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Vaibhav Suryavanshi has delivered one of the most extraordinary breakout seasons in cricket history, stamping his mark across formats and record books at just 14 years old. The 2025 season saw him set and shatter multiple records in youth internationals, India's domestic circuit, and the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Key Records & Achievements
1. Fastest T20 Hundreds by an Indian
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Suryavanshi smashed a 32-ball century for India A against UAE in the Rising Stars Asia Cup (Nov 2025) in Doha. This knock of 144 off just 42 deliveries included 11 fours and 15 sixes, giving him the joint second-fastest T20 hundred in Indian cricket history (tied with Rishabh Pant, behind only Urvil Patel and Abhishek Sharma’s 28-ball efforts).?
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He also became the first batter ever to score two T20 centuries in 35 deliveries or less, including his 35-ball IPL ton for Rajasthan Royals against Gujarat Titans earlier in the year.??
2. IPL Sensation
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At age 14 years and 32 days, Suryavanshi became the youngest centurion in IPL history, scoring 101 from 38 balls for Rajasthan Royals in 2025. He reached his hundred in 35 balls—the second-fastest century ever in IPL (only behind Chris Gayle's 30-ball century), and the fastest by any Indian.??
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He played 7 matches, scored 252 runs at an astonishing strike rate of 206.56, and compiled 1 century and 1 half-century.?
3. Youth ODI and U-19 Feats
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In an ODI against England U-19 in July 2025, Vaibhav Suryavanshi hit the fastest youth ODI century ever—reaching the milestone in just 52 balls (the previous best was 53 balls). He scored 143 from 78 balls with 13 fours and 10 sixes, propelling India to a series win in England.?
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In U-19 cricket, he also notched a sensational 58-ball century against Australia U-19—the fastest youth Test hundred by an Indian.?
4. Domestic and Age-Group Landmarks
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Youngest debutant for Bihar in Ranji Trophy and youngest Indian to debut in IPL and List A cricket, making headlines even before his 14th birthday.?
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His record-breaking knock for Bihar in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy made him the youngest to debut in the tournament at just 13.?
Statistical Snapshot of His 2025 Record Season
| Format | Highlight | Details | Unique Records |
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| T20 (Emerging Asia) | Century vs UAE | 144 (42b), 11x4, 15x6, 32-ball 100 | Youngest with 2 T20 100s under 35 balls |
| IPL | Century vs Gujarat Titans (IPL) | 101 (38b), 100 in 35 balls | Youngest IPL centurion; fastest IPL 100 by an Indian |
| Youth ODIs | Century vs England U-19 | 143 (78b), fastest youth ODI 100 (52 balls) | Broke Kamran Ghulam’s record |
| U-19 Test | Century vs Australia U-19 | 104 (58b) on debut | Fastest youth Test 100 by Indian |
| Domestic Debuts | Ranji, Syed Mushtaq Ali, Vijay Hazare | Broke age-group debutant records | Second-youngest Ranji, youngest T20/List-A debutant |
Style & Batting Impact
Vaibhav Suryavanshi is a left-handed opener renowned for aggressive strokeplay, quick acceleration, and fearless boundary-hitting. His 2025 record innings showcased:
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Explosive power: Most of his runs came in boundaries, with a world-class strike rate above 300 in T20s.
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Consistency: Performed in domestic, IPL, and international youth matches, scoring heavily in all formats.
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Temperament: Played mature innings despite being years younger than his peers, anchoring and accelerating as needed.
Summary
2025 was a historic year for Vaibhav Suryavanshi—establishing himself as one of the most promising prodigies in world cricket. Already flirting with senior records and setting new milestones for youngest and fastest hundreds, his season will be remembered for its precocity, entertainment, and prolificacy.
