Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the 14-year-old prodigy from Bihar, has taken the IPL 2025 season by storm, playing for Rajasthan Royals (RR). Here are the latest updates on his IPL journey:

 Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the 14-year-old prodigy from Bihar, has taken the IPL 2025 season by storm, playing for Rajasthan Royals (RR). Here are the latest updates on his IPL journey:

- **Historic Debut**: On April 19, 2025, Suryavanshi became the youngest-ever IPL debutant at 14 years and 23 days, playing against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). He smashed a six off his first ball and scored 34 runs off 20 balls (2 fours, 3 sixes), though RR fell short by 2 runs. His emotional reaction after being dismissed went viral.[](https://sports.ndtv.com/ipl-2025/vaibhav-suryavanshi-in-tears-despite-heroic-ipl-debut-at-14-for-rr-vs-lsg-watch-8206333)[](https://x.com/ChennaiIPL/status/1913626926717292647)

- **Record-Breaking Century**: On April 28, 2025, in his third IPL match against Gujarat Titans (GT), Suryavanshi scripted history by scoring a 35-ball century (101 off 38 balls, including 11 sixes), the second-fastest in IPL history (behind Chris Gayle’s 30-ball ton) and the fastest by an Indian. At 14 years and 32 days, he became the youngest player to score a T20 century, breaking Vijay Zol’s record. His knock, with a 17-ball fifty (fastest in IPL 2025), powered RR to chase 210 in 15.5 overs, ending a five-match losing streak. He was named Player of the Match.[](https://sports.ndtv.com/ipl-2025/rajasthan-royals-vs-gujarat-titans-live-score-rr-vs-gt-live-updates-ipl-2025-shubman-gill-vaibhav-suryavanshi-yashasvi-jaiswal-8277475)[](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vaibhav_Suryavanshi)[](https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/ipl-2025-rr-vs-gt-vaibhav-suryavanshi-35-ball-century-world-record-2716544-2025-04-28)

- **Key Records Set**:

  - Youngest IPL debutant (14 years, 23 days).

  - Youngest to score an IPL fifty and century.

  - Fastest IPL century by an Indian (35 balls).

  - Most sixes by an Indian in an IPL innings (11, tied with Murali Vijay).

  - Youngest to score a T20 century globally.[](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vaibhav_Suryavanshi)[](https://www.mykhel.com/cricket/vaibhav-suryavanshi-ipl-2025-stats-runs-highest-score-strike-rate-sixes-updated-after-gt-match-358297.html)

- **Background and Auction**: Born on March 27, 2011, in Tajpur, Bihar, Suryavanshi debuted in first-class cricket for Bihar at 12 years and 284 days in January 2024. RR signed him for ₹1.1 crore ($130,000) in the IPL 2025 auction, making him the youngest player ever picked. His trials with RR in Nagpur, where he hit three sixes in an over, sealed the deal.[](https://www.rajasthanroyals.com/rr-players/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-ipl-profile-114349)[](https://apnews.com/article/ipl-auction-suryavanshi-youngster-6e4f0f8e63825d6b85cb458ce3f3a1a6)

- **Performance Context**: In the GT match, Suryavanshi’s 101, alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal’s unbeaten 70 off 40 balls, led RR to a historic 210 chase, keeping their playoff hopes alive with 3 wins in 10 matches. He took on top bowlers like Mohammed Siraj, Ishant Sharma, and Rashid Khan, earning praise from cricket legends like Yuvraj Singh and Yusuf Pathan.[](https://sports.ndtv.com/ipl-2025/rajasthan-royals-vs-gujarat-titans-live-score-rr-vs-gt-live-updates-ipl-2025-shubman-gill-vaibhav-suryavanshi-yashasvi-jaiswal-8277475)[](https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/ipl-2025-vaibhav-suryavanshi-youngest-ceentury-14-year-old-reaction-yuvraj-singh-rr-vs-gt-2716564-2025-04-28)

- **Notable Mentions**: Despite his heroics, former India batter Virender Sehwag cautioned Suryavanshi against complacency, urging him to emulate Virat Kohli’s longevity in the IPL. There have also been unverified doubts about his official birth date, but his performances have overshadowed such speculation.[](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vaibhav_Suryavanshi)[](https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/if-he-is-happy-thinking-he-is-a-crorepati-then-we-wont-vaibhav-suryavanshi-put-on-notice-word-of-caution-issued-101745575440408.html)

- **Sentiment on X**: Posts on X reflect awe at his feats, with users like @mufaddal_vohra and @SkyCricket hailing his first-ball six on debut and his century, calling him a “star in the making.”[](https://x.com/ChennaiIPL/status/1913626926717292647)

Suryavanshi’s fearless batting and record-breaking feats have made him a sensation, with RR banking on his talent for the future. For the latest IPL 2025 updates, check official sources like iplt20.com or follow live coverage on sports.ndtv.com.[](https://www.iplt20.com/video/62002/sensational-vaibhav-suryavanshi-smashes-fastest-fifty-of-ipl-2025-season)[](https://sports.ndtv.com/ipl-2025/rajasthan-royals-vs-gujarat-titans-live-score-rr-vs-gt-live-updates-ipl-2025-shubman-gill-vaibhav-suryavanshi-yashasvi-jaiswal-8277475)