In a breathtaking display of power and precision, 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi has rewritten the history books of the Indian Premier League (IPL). On April 28, 2025, during a high-octane match between Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans, Suryavanshi scored a record-breaking 101 runs off just 38 balls, setting a new benchmark for young cricketers in the IPL.
Fastest 100 in IPL
| Player (Team) | Balls Taken | Opponent | IPL Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gayle (Royal Challengers Bangalore) | 30 | Pune Warriors | 2013 |
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals) | 35 | Gujarat Titans | 2025 |
| Yusuf Pathan (Rajasthan Royals) | 37 | Mumbai Indians | 2010 |
| David Miller (Kings XI Punjab) | 38 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 2013 |
| Travis Head (Sunrisers Hyderabad) | 39 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 2024 |
| Priyansh Arya (Punjab Kings) | 39 | Chennai Super Kings | 2025 |
| Abhishek Sharma (SRH) | 40 | Punjab Kings | 2025 |
| Will Jacks (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) | 41 | Gujarat Titans | 2024 |
| Adam Gilchrist (Deccan Chargers) | 42 | Mumbai Indians | 2008 |
| AB de Villiers (Royal Challengers Bangalore) | 43 | Gujarat Lions | 2016 |
| David Warner (Sunrisers Hyderabad) | 43 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 2017 |
| Sanath Jayasuriya (Mumbai Indians) | 45 | Chennai Super Kings | 2008 |
| Mayank Agarwal (Kings XI Punjab) | 45 | Rajasthan Royals | 2020 |
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