Fourteen-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi lit up the Sawai Mansingh Stadium with a whirlwind century, becoming the youngest-ever player to score an IPL century at just 14 years and 32 days.
Now nicknamed IPL’s 'Boss Baby', the Rajasthan Royals' young batter left fans in awe with his fearless strokeplay, helping his team cruise to a memorable win against Gujarat Titans. Yashasvi Jaiswal supported him at the other end with an unbeaten 70 off 40 balls.
Facing a target of 210, Rajasthan Royals chased it down with ease, reaching 212 for two in 15.5 overs. Vaibhav smashed his century off just 35 balls, hitting 11 sixes and seven fours before getting out for a stunning 101 off 38 balls. His innings became the second-fastest century in IPL history, behind only Chris Gayle’s 30-ball ton in 2013.
Vaibhav's sacrifices and journey to the top
Beyond the records, Vaibhav’s journey to this point reflects deep discipline and sacrifices at a very young age. He was bought for Rs 1.1 crore by Rajasthan Royals at the IPL 2025 mega auction.
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In an interview with Times of India, his coach Manish Ojha said, "Mutton nahi khana hai usko, instructions hain. Pizza hata diya hai uske diet chart mein se. He is just fond of chicken and mutton. He is a kid, so he used to love pizza a lot. But he doesn't eat it anymore. When we used to give him mutton, no matter how much we gave, he would finish all of it. That’s why he looks a bit chubby."
Ojha also added, "He will go a long way. We’ve seen the way he started the innings, and I can promise you — he will score big in the coming matches."
Describing Vaibhav’s batting style, Ojha said, "He’s a fearless batter. He has said time and again that he admires Brian Lara. But he’s a mix of Yuvraj Singh and Brian Lara. His aggression is just like Yuvraj’s."
Born on March 27, 2011, the same year India lifted the World Cup under MS Dhoni’s leadership, Vaibhav’s cricket journey began early. His father, Sanjeev Suryavanshi, a farmer in Samastipur, Bihar, first noticed his son's cricketing skills when he was just four years old. After returning from long hours in the fields, Sanjeev would bowl underarm deliveries to his son in their backyard.
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Recognising his son’s potential, Sanjeev enrolled Vaibhav under coach Brajesh Jha at a local academy in Samastipur. Later, they moved training to Patna under Manish Ojha, travelling 90 km every alternate day. Sanjeev even bought a car to ensure regular practice sessions for his son.
By the time he was 14, Vaibhav had already left his mark in major tournaments like the Heman Trophy, Vinoo Mankad Trophy, Challengers Trophy (U-19), and the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup. Last year, he represented India U-19 and smashed a 58-ball century against Australia.
"He has been a dominant batter whenever he’s come to the crease. He was patient for his turn. He played in Rajasthan Royals' eighth game. Of course, no one wants to sit in the dugout and watch others play. He was also itching to get out in the middle, but I told him to be patient, keep learning, and wait for his chance. Now the chance came — and he has delivered," Ojha told Times of India.
Nicknamed the 'Boss Baby' for his young age and mature batting, Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s rise marks a special chapter in IPL’s history.
(With inputs from TOI)
Now nicknamed IPL’s 'Boss Baby', the Rajasthan Royals' young batter left fans in awe with his fearless strokeplay, helping his team cruise to a memorable win against Gujarat Titans. Yashasvi Jaiswal supported him at the other end with an unbeaten 70 off 40 balls.
Facing a target of 210, Rajasthan Royals chased it down with ease, reaching 212 for two in 15.5 overs. Vaibhav smashed his century off just 35 balls, hitting 11 sixes and seven fours before getting out for a stunning 101 off 38 balls. His innings became the second-fastest century in IPL history, behind only Chris Gayle’s 30-ball ton in 2013.
Vaibhav's sacrifices and journey to the top
Beyond the records, Vaibhav’s journey to this point reflects deep discipline and sacrifices at a very young age. He was bought for Rs 1.1 crore by Rajasthan Royals at the IPL 2025 mega auction.
Also Read: Vaibhav Suryavanshi becomes youngest to score an IPL ton. Check full list of records the 14-year-old cricketer broke
In an interview with Times of India, his coach Manish Ojha said, "Mutton nahi khana hai usko, instructions hain. Pizza hata diya hai uske diet chart mein se. He is just fond of chicken and mutton. He is a kid, so he used to love pizza a lot. But he doesn't eat it anymore. When we used to give him mutton, no matter how much we gave, he would finish all of it. That’s why he looks a bit chubby."
Ojha also added, "He will go a long way. We’ve seen the way he started the innings, and I can promise you — he will score big in the coming matches."
10 minutes. That’s all it took him to go from 50 to 100. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/0H0j7j7bmB
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 28, 2025
Describing Vaibhav’s batting style, Ojha said, "He’s a fearless batter. He has said time and again that he admires Brian Lara. But he’s a mix of Yuvraj Singh and Brian Lara. His aggression is just like Yuvraj’s."
Born on March 27, 2011, the same year India lifted the World Cup under MS Dhoni’s leadership, Vaibhav’s cricket journey began early. His father, Sanjeev Suryavanshi, a farmer in Samastipur, Bihar, first noticed his son's cricketing skills when he was just four years old. After returning from long hours in the fields, Sanjeev would bowl underarm deliveries to his son in their backyard.
Also Read: Fastest 100s in IPL: Chris Gayle leads quickest IPL centuries list; Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Abhishek Sharma join elite club
Recognising his son’s potential, Sanjeev enrolled Vaibhav under coach Brajesh Jha at a local academy in Samastipur. Later, they moved training to Patna under Manish Ojha, travelling 90 km every alternate day. Sanjeev even bought a car to ensure regular practice sessions for his son.
By the time he was 14, Vaibhav had already left his mark in major tournaments like the Heman Trophy, Vinoo Mankad Trophy, Challengers Trophy (U-19), and the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup. Last year, he represented India U-19 and smashed a 58-ball century against Australia.
"He has been a dominant batter whenever he’s come to the crease. He was patient for his turn. He played in Rajasthan Royals' eighth game. Of course, no one wants to sit in the dugout and watch others play. He was also itching to get out in the middle, but I told him to be patient, keep learning, and wait for his chance. Now the chance came — and he has delivered," Ojha told Times of India.
Nicknamed the 'Boss Baby' for his young age and mature batting, Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s rise marks a special chapter in IPL’s history.
(With inputs from TOI)
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