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Suryavanshi, 14, makes history with stunning IPL century

Suryavanshi, 14, makes history with stunning IPL century

Summary

Fourteen-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi achieved the record of being the youngest cricket player to score a century in men's Twenty20 matches. While playing for Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL), he helped his team to win over Gujarat Titans.

Key Facts

  • Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 14, scored 101 runs from 38 balls.
  • He became the youngest player to score a century in men's T20 cricket.
  • His century was the second fastest in IPL history and the quickest by an Indian player.
  • The match was between Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans, with Rajasthan Royals winning.
  • Suryavanshi has made 151 runs from three IPL matches this season.
  • He became the youngest player to play in the IPL earlier in April.
  • Rajasthan Royals purchased Suryavanshi in last year's auction for 1.1 crore rupees (approximately £103,789).
  • Suryavanshi and his teammate Yashasvi Jaiswal put together 166 runs, with Jaiswal making 70 runs from 40 balls.
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