Overview
- At 14, Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest IPL centurion with a 35-ball hundred for Rajasthan Royals against Gujarat Titans.
- He concluded IPL 2025 with 252 runs in seven matches, posting a phenomenal strike rate of 206.56.
- Former Australia captain Steve Waugh lauded Suryavanshi’s skill, mental toughness and relaxed power-hitting.
- Waugh warned that maintaining his freedom and consistency under hefty expectations and a million-plus rupee contract will be his toughest challenge.
- Suryavanshi is set to join India’s Under-19 team for a five-match one-day and two multi-day series in England starting June 27.