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IPL 2025: Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Thunderous Century Powers Rajasthan Royals to Sensational Victory Over Gujarat Titans
14-Year-Old Prodigy Makes History With Fastest IPL Century by an Indian; Royals Crush Titans by 8 Wickets in Jaipur
In a landmark moment for Indian Premier League history, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a mere 14 years old, announced his arrival on the biggest T20 stage with a breathtaking 38-ball 101. His innings – the fastest ever by an Indian in the IPL and second-fastest overall – powered the Rajasthan Royals (RR) to a record-shattering chase of 209 runs against Gujarat Titans (GT) at the iconic Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
With his match-winning knock, Suryavanshi not only etched his name into the IPL record books but also revived the Royals’ playoff hopes with an emphatic eight-wicket win, achieved with more than four overs remaining.
Gujarat Titans Post a Massive 209 on the Back of Gill and Buttler’s Fireworks
PowerPlay: Steady Start for GT With Gill-Sudharsan Show
Opting to bat first, Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan gave Gujarat a solid start in the PowerPlay, putting up 53/0 in six overs. Sudharsan, despite an early life due to Shimron Hetmyer’s drop, found his rhythm quickly. Meanwhile, Gill punished erratic bowling from Yudhvir Singh Charak and Jofra Archer, peppering the leg-side with boundaries and playing an authoritative straight drive that brought the Jaipur crowd to life.
This solid platform allowed the Titans to accelerate in the crucial middle overs.
Middle Overs: Gill Leads the Charge as Buttler Joins the Party
Gujarat’s dominance continued as Gill brought up his half-century off just 29 balls. Sudharsan, looking fluent, was dismissed for 43, but that only brought more firepower in the form of Jos Buttler. Though slow to start, Buttler switched gears with a 24-run onslaught against Wanindu Hasaranga, hitting sixes and fours at will. The 96-run phase in the middle overs proved vital in pushing GT’s total well beyond 200.
The Royals’ spinners tried to apply brakes, with Theekshana bowling a crucial over to dismiss Sudharsan and momentarily slow the scoring.
Death Overs: Buttler, Tewatia Boost GT Past 200
GT’s finishing kick came in the final five overs as they added 60 runs, with Buttler smashing his way to a 50* and Rahul Tewatia chipping in with a few late blows. Washington Sundar and Buttler combined to take 19 runs off Archer’s final over, helping the visitors reach a daunting 209/4 – the highest total at this venue since 2024.
Rajasthan Royals Launch a Ferocious Chase Led by Suryavanshi’s Genius
PowerPlay: Suryavanshi’s Explosive Start Blows Titans Away
Rajasthan Royals’ reply was swift and merciless. Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal launched an all-out assault, smashing 87 runs in the PowerPlay without losing a wicket. Suryavanshi set the tone with a towering six down the ground and a staggering 28-run over off Ishant Sharma, while Jaiswal pummeled Siraj for three consecutive boundaries.
The intent was crystal clear — Royals weren’t just chasing; they were obliterating the target.
Middle Overs: Historic Moment as Suryavanshi Scores Fastest Century by an Indian
With the scoring rate well above 12, Royals maintained their tempo through the middle overs. Suryavanshi continued to dismantle the Titans’ attack, taking Karim Janat apart for 30 runs in one over and bringing up his century with a gigantic six off Rashid Khan. His 35-ball century made him:
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The youngest player to score an IPL century
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The fastest Indian to do so in IPL history
Meanwhile, Jaiswal also reached his half-century and played a valuable supporting role, adding 166 runs for the opening partnership – one of the highest in IPL chases. Suryavanshi was eventually dismissed by Prasidh Krishna, but the damage was well and truly done.
Death Overs: Calm Finish from Jaiswal and Parag
With only 11 runs required from the final five overs, there was no twist in the tale. Riyan Parag and Jaiswal comfortably finished the chase, with Parag sweeping Sundar for six and Jaiswal finding the fence to take RR home with 25 balls to spare.
Match Scorecard Summary
Gujarat Titans – 209/4 in 20 overs
Top Scorers: Shubman Gill 77 (48), Jos Buttler 50* (28)
Top Bowlers (RR): Theekshana 2/35, Sandeep Sharma 1/33
Rajasthan Royals – 212/2 in 15.5 overs
Top Scorers: Vaibhav Suryavanshi 101 (38), Yashasvi Jaiswal 70* (42)
Top Bowlers (GT): Rashid Khan 1/24, Prasidh Krishna 1/47
Result: Rajasthan Royals won by 8 wickets
What This Win Means for Rajasthan Royals
This dominating win lifted RR back into playoff contention, bolstered by superior net run rate and growing confidence. With Mumbai Indians coming to Jaipur on May 1, Royals will aim to ride the momentum. Gujarat Titans, meanwhile, must regroup ahead of their next match against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Ahmedabad.
Key Takeaways from the Match
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s innings will be remembered for generations — pure power, fearlessness, and maturity far beyond his years.
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RR’s aggressive PowerPlay approach is redefining modern T20 chases.
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Gujarat Titans’ bowling unit looked toothless under pressure, especially without early breakthroughs.
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