In an unforgettable match, 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi stole the spotlight with an explosive 38-ball 101, overshadowing the stellar batting displays of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill. His remarkable century guided Rajasthan Royals to a dominant victory over Gujarat Titans, chasing down a daunting target of 210 runs with 25 balls to spare and 8 wickets in hand.
The night was a showcase of India’s burgeoning batting talent. While Gill and B Sai Sudharsan displayed textbook elegance with their solid strokes, it was Suryavanshi who took T20 batting to a new level. His century, coming off just 35 deliveries, was a testament to the modern-day power-hitting that is redefining the game.
Alongside him was Yashasvi Jaiswal, who remained unbeaten on 70, playing a steady hand as the two young talents chased down the target effortlessly. Suryavanshi’s innings was a breathtaking display of power and muscle, with 11 sixes, many of them hitting the roof, and some incredibly clean strikes.
Rahul Dravid, a veteran player and coach, watched in awe as Suryavanshi dispatched the likes of Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj, and Washington Sundar for boundaries. His natural flair for hitting sixes saw him repeatedly punish bad deliveries, leaving Gujarat’s bowlers scrambling. His favorite shot, a pull off Rashid Khan, brought him to his century in style.
This match also witnessed the emergence of Suryavanshi as the youngest player to score a T20 century, the fastest TATA IPL century by an Indian, and the second-fastest century in IPL history. Despite being just 14 years old, he was unfazed by the big occasion and batted with maturity beyond his years.
In contrast, Gujarat Titans, led by Shubman Gill and B Sai Sudharsan, posted a competitive 209/4, thanks to a solid 93-run partnership between the two. However, their total was not enough to challenge the explosive onslaught that followed from Suryavanshi and Jaiswal. Despite a decent start, Gujarat could not accelerate in the way Rajasthan did, ultimately leaving them to rue missed opportunities.
