Vaibhav Suryavanshi has cemented his place in cricket history with a sensational, world-record-setting knock during India-A’s clash against UAE at the Rising Stars Asia Cup in Doha. On debut, the 14-year-old prodigy scored a breathtaking 144 off just 42 balls, blasting 11 boundaries and an astonishing 15 sixes—achievements that place him among the sport’s elite and highlight the arrival of a generational talent.
Fastest T20 Centuries: Elite Company
Suryavanshi’s 32-ball hundred is now the joint-second fastest T20 century by an Indian, a mark shared with Rishabh Pant. Only Urvil Patel and Abhishek Sharma (28 balls) have reached the milestone quicker for India, making Vaibhav’s feat even more remarkable. Globally, it ranks among the top six fastest T20 centuries ever recorded.
Fastest T20 Tons by Indians (Balls Taken)
| Player | Balls Taken | Match | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urvil Patel | 28 | Gujarat vs Tripura | 2024 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 28 | Punjab vs Meghalaya | 2024 |
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | 32 | India-A vs UAE | 2025 |
| Rishabh Pant | 32 | Delhi vs Himachal Pradesh | 2018 |
More Than a One-Off: Historic Consistency
This was not Vaibhav’s first foray into the history books. Earlier this year in IPL 2025, he scored a 35-ball ton for the Rajasthan Royals, making him the first-ever player in T20 cricket to notch two centuries in 35 balls or less. Before him, no other player in the world had managed this double feat under the 40-ball mark, further highlighting his extraordinary consistency at an incredibly young age.
Youngest Record-Breaker: Redefining Age Barriers
At just 14 years and 232 days, Vaibhav Suryavanshi is now the youngest player to score two T20 hundreds—a record that surpasses the likes of France’s Gustav McKeon (previous record holder for youngest with two T20 tons) and even Unmukt Chand among Indian players. His 144-run blitz is also the highest by an Indian in T20s for a player his age, and the fourth-highest individual T20 score by any Indian cricketer.
Boundary Blitz and Strike Rate Milestone
Suryavanshi’s tally of 134 runs in boundaries (11 fours, 15 sixes) is the joint-fourth most for a single T20 innings by any Indian, only behind superstars like Chris Gayle and Hazratullah Zazai. His strike rate of 342.85 is the fourth-highest in a 100+ T20 knock, underlining a fearlessness and aggression rare at any level.
Humility and Focus Beyond Records
Reflecting on his success, Vaibhav credited his father’s strict discipline for instilling the focus and dedication needed to block out external pressure. “When I am out on the field, the crowd doesn’t distract me—I only concentrate on playing the ball,” he shared after the record-breaking knock.
Conclusion
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s rapid-fire centuries and youngest-ever milestones are reshaping how fans and experts view emerging talent in T20 cricket. With a natural game built for modern formats and a calm head on his young shoulders, this 14-year-old is a name set to dominate cricket headlines for years to come.
