Explore how Suryavanshi’s incredible 35-ball century secured a spectacular win for the Rajasthan Royals over the Gujarat Titans. Catch all the match details here!
Introduction:
The 47th match of IPL 2025 at Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium delivered a spectacle for the ages as Rajasthan Royals (RR) chased down a daunting 210 against Gujarat Titans (GT) with eight wickets and 25 balls to spare.
The night belonged to 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, whose 35-ball century shattered records and breathed new life into RR’s playoff hopes. In a contest featuring explosive batting, milestones, and a glimpse at the IPL’s future, Suryavanshi’s historic knock overshadowed a strong GT performance and left the cricketing world in awe.
Gujarat Titans Set a Mammoth Target
Put in to bat by stand-in RR skipper Riyan Parag, Gujarat Titans’ top order justified their Orange Cap credentials. Shubman Gill led from the front with a masterful 84 off 50 balls, mixing elegant boundaries with calculated aggression. Gill and B Sai Sudharsan (39 off 30) stitched together a 93-run opening stand, their fifth 50+ partnership in just nine innings this season. See also: Krunal Pandya’s Unbeaten 73 Sinks DC
Sai Sudharsan’s departure to Maheesh Theekshana triggered a brief slowdown, but Gill pressed on, reaching his half-century in just 29 balls. Jos Buttler, facing his former franchise, started slowly but exploded in the death overs, finishing unbeaten on 50 from just 26 balls. Buttler’s late assault, combined with Rahul Tewatia’s cameo and Shahrukh Khan’s boundary blitz, propelled GT to a formidable 209/4 in 20 overs.
RR’s bowlers, particularly Wanindu Hasaranga and Sandeep Sharma, struggled to contain the flow of runs, with Hasaranga conceding 39 in his four overs and Jofra Archer going for 19 in the 18th. Theekshana was the pick, claiming two wickets and applying pressure in the middle overs. See also: Sunil Narine’s All-Round Show Propels KKR by 14 Runs
Suryavanshi’s Record-Breaking Chase
Facing a mountain of 210, RR’s openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi came out blazing. Jaiswal, dropped early, raced to a 31-ball fifty, but it was Suryavanshi who stole the show. The teenager brought up his half-century in just 17 balls fastest in IPL history- and then accelerated to a 35-ball century, the second-fastest ever in the league after Chris Gayle’s iconic 30-ball ton.
Suryavanshi’s innings was a breathtaking display of fearless hitting and innovation. He plundered 7 boundaries and 11 sixes, including 28 runs off an Ishant Sharma over and 30 runs off Karim Janat’s first IPL over. By the time he was dismissed for 101 off 38 balls (strike rate 265.78), he had single-handedly reduced the chase to a formality, with RR 166/1 in just 12 overs.
Jaiswal (70* off 39) and Riyan Parag (32* off 12) calmly finished the chase, with Parag sealing the win in the 16th over. RR’s final score: 212/2 in 15.5 overs chase that will be remembered for its audacity and the emergence of a new IPL prodigy.
Records Tumble in Jaipur
Youngest IPL Centurion and Half-Centurion: At 14 years and 32 days, Suryavanshi became both the youngest player to score a half-century and a century in IPL history, surpassing records held by Riyan Parag and Sanju Samson.
Fastest IPL Fifty (2025): Suryavanshi’s 17-ball fifty is the quickest this season and the fastest ever in the league.
Second-Fastest IPL Century: His 35-ball hundred is second only to Chris Gayle’s 30-ball effort in 2013.
Most Runs in a Debut IPL Season (Teenager): Suryavanshi’s tally continues to grow, underlining his prodigious talent.
Gujarat Titans: Strong Batting, Bowling Under Pressure
GT’s top order did everything right, with Gill, Sudharsan, and Buttler all among the league’s top run-getters. However, their bowling attack, led by Rashid Khan and Mohammed Siraj, had no answers to Suryavanshi’s onslaught. Even experienced campaigners like Ishant Sharma and Janat were dispatched to all parts of the ground.
The defeat raises questions about GT’s ability to defend big totals, especially if their top three fail to fire. Their middle order remains untested, and the bowling unit’s lack of penetration in high-pressure situations could be a concern heading into the playoffs.
Rajasthan Royals: Playoff Hopes Rekindled
For RR, this win is a lifeline in a season where they have struggled for consistency. The batting, long criticized for lacking firepower, found its x-factor in Suryavanshi. Jaiswal’s return to form and Parag’s finishing touch add depth as the Royals look to mount a late playoff charge.
While the bowling still needs tightening, the emergence of a generational talent has galvanized the squad and fanbase alike.
Conclusion: A Night for the History Books
The Jaipur crowd witnessed one of the most electrifying chases in IPL history, headlined by a 14-year-old sensation whose name will echo for years to come. Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s record-breaking knock not only kept Rajasthan Royals alive in IPL 2025 but also signaled the arrival of a new star. For the Gujarat Titans, the loss is a reminder that even the best-laid plans can be undone by youthful brilliance and fearless cricket.