Key Points
- 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed a record-breaking 17-ball half-century for Rajasthan Royals against Gujarat Titans, becoming the youngest player ever to score an IPL fifty.
- Suryavanshi’s explosive knock included 6 sixes and 3 fours, propelling RR to their highest-ever Powerplay score (87/0) in IPL history.
- The teenager broke records previously held by his own captain Riyan Parag and Sanju Samson, both of whom also achieved their feats with Rajasthan Royals.
- His 17-ball fifty is the fastest of IPL 2025 and joint-fifth fastest in IPL history.
- Suryavanshi’s debut season has seen him set multiple age-related records, drawing comparisons to some of the game’s most fearless hitters.
New Delhi: A new star was born in Jaipur on Monday as 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi delivered a jaw-dropping performance for Rajasthan Royals, smashing a blistering 51 off just 17 balls against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025. The left-handed opener’s fearless strokeplay not only powered RR to their highest-ever Powerplay score but also shattered multiple records, making him the youngest player ever to score a half-century in IPL history.
Record-Breaking Innings
Chasing a daunting 210-run target set by Gujarat Titans, Suryavanshi came out all guns blazing at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. He brought up his maiden IPL fifty off just 17 deliveries-the fastest of the 2025 season and joint-fifth fastest in IPL history. His knock featured 6 towering sixes and 3 boundaries, with the highlight being a 28-run over off Ishant Sharma, where he dispatched three sixes and two fours.
Suryavanshi’s onslaught didn’t spare any bowler; he also took 18 runs off Washington Sundar’s over and hammered Mohammed Siraj for a six off just his third ball faced. His partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal yielded 87 runs in the first six overs, setting a new Powerplay record for Rajasthan Royals.
Youngest IPL Fifty: Smashing Age Barriers
At just 14 years and 32 days old, Suryavanshi broke the previous youngest fifty record held by his own captain, Riyan Parag (17 years, 175 days), and surpassed the marks set by Sanju Samson and Prithvi Shaw (both at 18 years, 169 days). He also became the youngest player in T20 history to hit a half-century, eclipsing global records.
Rising Star: From Auction to Global Spotlight
Picked by Rajasthan Royals for ₹1.1 crore in the IPL 2025 Mega Auction, the Bihar-born prodigy has made an instant impact in his debut season. Suryavanshi had already impressed with a quickfire 34 on debut and a 16-run cameo in his second match. His fearless approach and clean hitting have drawn comparisons to some of the IPL’s most explosive batters.
Fastest Fifties in IPL 2025 (So Far)
| Player | Balls to Fifty | Opponent | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | 17 | Gujarat Titans | Jaipur | 2025 |
| Nicholas Pooran | 18 | Royal Challengers | Bengaluru | 2023 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal (All-time fastest) | 13 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Kolkata | 2023 |
What’s Next for Suryavanshi and Rajasthan Royals?
With this performance, Suryavanshi has not only kept Rajasthan Royals’ playoff hopes alive but also announced himself as one of the most exciting young talents in world cricket. As RR continue their must-win streak, all eyes will be on the teenage sensation to see how far his fairytale debut season can go.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s fearless 17-ball fifty has rewritten the IPL record books and set a new benchmark for prodigious talent, proving that age is no barrier to greatness on the biggest stage in T20 cricket.
