The Sawai Mansingh Stadium witnessed a celestial sporting event on Saturday night as Rajasthan Royals‘ teenage sensation, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, didn’t just play an innings—he rewrote the laws of modern batting. In a high-stakes IPL 2026 encounter against Sunrisers Hyderabad, the young southpaw turned the “Pink City” into a theatre of dreams, blasting a century that left even the most seasoned veterans in awe.
A masterclass century from Vaibhav Suryavanshi
From the moment he stepped onto the turf, Suryavanshi looked like a man on a mission. Facing an SRH bowling attack renowned for its pace and precision, the 15-year-old showed zero respect for reputations. He reached the triple-figure mark in a staggering 36 balls, marking it as the third-fastest century in IPL history. His knock was a flawless blend of traditional timing and raw, unconventional power, peppered with scoops over fine leg and towering sixes over long-on.
Breaking records and barriers
This isn’t just another hundred; it’s a statement of a new era. With this innings, Suryavanshi achieved several historic milestones:
- Youngest to 1,000 T20 runs: During this blitz, he became the youngest cricketer globally to cross the 1,000-run mark in professional T20 cricket.
- Consistent brilliance: This was his second IPL ton, following his record-breaking 35-ball century against Gujarat Titans last season.
- The Jaipur legacy: He now holds the record for the highest individual score by a teenager at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
The atmosphere in Jaipur was electric, with “Vaibhav! Vaibhav!” chants echoing long after he reached his milestone. Social media erupted instantly, with former greats calling him the “natural successor” to the legends of Indian cricket. His ability to manipulate the field and maintain a strike rate hovering above 250 throughout the innings has sparked debates on whether he is already the most dangerous T20 opener in the world.
Notably, riding on Suryavanshi’s century, Rajasthan finished their innings at 228/6 in 20 overs. Apart from Suryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel sizzled with the bat as well, scoring 51 off 35 balls.
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Here’s how fans reacted:
Vaibhav Suryavanshi karishma hai rab ka… 💯
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 25, 2026
He can climb up the leaderboard, he can hit the first ball for 6, he can hit all bowling types & now he can reverse sweep as well.
Vaibhav’s exceptional talent is on display, but don’t discount his game awareness.👌👌👌#RRVSRH pic.twitter.com/8hhJHgNR2S
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) April 25, 2026
VAIBHAV SOORYAVANSHI 103* (36)
15 years of age and 2 IPL hundreds under his belt…
Boss baby for real! 💗😭
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 25, 2026
Sooryavanshi WOW WOW WOW
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) April 25, 2026
15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi did it again 🥶😱
Another dazzling hundred for the young lad 🙌
Truly a legend in making 💪#RRvsSRH #VaibhavSuryavanshi #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/IslEtZbp9Y— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) April 25, 2026
Vaibhav Suryavanshi this season:
103 (37) Vs SRH.
78 (28) Vs RCB.
52 (17) Vs CSK.
46 (28) Vs KKR.
39 (14) Vs MI.– He’s humbled all top fanbases. 😅 pic.twitter.com/td7UkbJHa0
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 25, 2026
GOLDEN DUCK ON APRIL 13.
HUNDRED FROM 36 BALLS ON APRIL 25.
WHAT A COMEBACK BY VAIBHAV SURYAVANSHI 🥶🔥 pic.twitter.com/HHifhHMl8B
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 25, 2026
This kid is something else 🥵
2 IPL 100s at the age of 15 is no small feat
Vaibhav Suryavanshi 🫡 pic.twitter.com/qgu1cELkck— Out Of Context Cricket (@GemsOfCricket) April 25, 2026
Vaibhav Suryavanshi hit 4 consecutive sixes against Praful Hinge in the first over itself 😭💀
— TukTuk Academy (@TukTuk_Academy) April 25, 2026
Meanwhile Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has smashed four back to back sixes to Praful Hinge pic.twitter.com/tpyGeYcMNW
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) April 25, 2026
VAIBHAV SURYAVANSHI hundred in just 36 balls… HE IS HERE TO RULE #RRvSRH pic.twitter.com/2K3WeCfZHo
— Arun Lol (@dhaikilokatweet) April 25, 2026
15-YEAR-OLD DOMINATION — VAIBHAV SURYAVANSHI TAKING OVER IPL 🥶🔥
▫️ 52 (17) vs CSK
▫️ 31 (18) vs GT
▫️ 39 (14) vs MI
▫️ 78 (26) vs RCB
▫️ 46 (28) vs KKR
▫️ 103 (37) vs SRHAt just 15, he’s not just playing… he’s bossing the league. Unreal talent 💥👑
— Faruk🐦 (@uf2151593) April 25, 2026
– Hundred Vs GT.
– Hundred Vs SRH.
15-YEARS OLD VAIBHAV SURYAVANSHI HAS 2 HUNDREDS IN IPL. 🥶🔥pic.twitter.com/Fc2SJSNnvh
— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) April 25, 2026
Vaibhav Suryavanshi turned a full match into a highlight reel with a 36-ball century#RRvsSRH
— Biswatosh Sinha (@biswatosh) April 25, 2026
Vaibhav Suryavanshi is absolute legend
— sudhanshu (@whoshud) April 25, 2026
HUNDRED BY VAIBHAV SURYAVANSHI. 💯
– 36 ball hundred by Suryavanshi.
15 YEAR OLD RULING THE IPL. 🫡 pic.twitter.com/AhiQYuFSi0
— Ajeet Kumar (@ajeetkr03) April 25, 2026
Just Vaibhav Suryavanshi things pic.twitter.com/urhIBkD2hO
— Sarcasm (@sarcastic_us) April 25, 2026
Vaibhav Suryavanshi is SCARY good, Genius. Legendary stuff 🇮🇳
— Sushant Mehta (@SushantNMehta) April 25, 2026
If Vaibhav Suryavanshi enters the auction today, he would easily fetch more than Rs 28 crores.
He’s not just a player, he’s appointment viewing. A franchise face in the making.
A genuine match-winner who can flip games on his own.He can single-handedly finish the game, in just…
— Brutal Truth (@sarkarstix) April 25, 2026
