Massive waves are being created for Vaibhav Suryavanshi after hitting the first ever record hundred for Rajasthan Royals in this IPL season 2025. Being just 14 years of age, he became not only the youngest player to hit a century in the IPL but also the youngest to ever do so in T20s! This young man was in form ever since he came into the auction last year, gaining media attention for having made it as the youngest player to get an IPL contract.
The entry of this player into the league was unforgettable. He got his opportunity when RR captain Sanju Samson was ruled out through injury. He literally kicked his entrance in by smashing a six from his first ball itself against a known international bowler-Shardul Thakur! It had just started. Later, he would go had out really heavy and storm everyone into craziness by forcing a 35-ball hundred against GT, which remains the fastest century by an Indian in the IPL!
He started getting traction, and cricketing icon Sourav Ganguly went all the way to Eden Gardens to meet Vaibhav while KKR was battling with Rajasthan Royals. The meeting gave way to a bit of a pep talk. According to an India Today report, Ganguly told Vaibhav to continue playing fearlessly not changing his natural style. The report quotes Ganguly, “…I’ve watched you play. Just keep playing your fearless cricket. No need to change what you’re doing.”
Having such words from a person such as Ganguly must carry a lot of weight! Vaibhav is on an incredible journey, and to see where he heads in the coming seasons will be very exciting. That boy can do the unthinkable for cricket with natural ability and fearlessness, and fans cannot wait to see what he is going to do next. That presents the huge advantage that exists for a talent this young: the future is bright for this star on the rise.
