• Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed a tremendous century in RR vs SRH IPL 2026 match.

  • Riding on Suryavanshi's sizzling ton, Rajasthan Royals finished their innings at 220/5.

Fans go crazy as Vaibhav Suryavanshi lights up Jaipur with sizzling century in RR vs SRH IPL 2026 match
Vaibhav Suryavanshi hits a brilliant hundred in IPL 2026 (Image Source: X)

The Sawai Mansingh Stadium witnessed a celestial sporting event on Saturday night as Rajasthan Royals‘ teenage sensation, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, didn’t just play an innings—he rewrote the laws of modern batting. In a high-stakes IPL 2026 encounter against Sunrisers Hyderabad, the young southpaw turned the “Pink City” into a theatre of dreams, blasting a century that left even the most seasoned veterans in awe.

A masterclass century from Vaibhav Suryavanshi

From the moment he stepped onto the turf, Suryavanshi looked like a man on a mission. Facing an SRH bowling attack renowned for its pace and precision, the 15-year-old showed zero respect for reputations. He reached the triple-figure mark in a staggering 36 balls, marking it as the third-fastest century in IPL history. His knock was a flawless blend of traditional timing and raw, unconventional power, peppered with scoops over fine leg and towering sixes over long-on.

Breaking records and barriers

This isn’t just another hundred; it’s a statement of a new era. With this innings, Suryavanshi achieved several historic milestones:

  • Youngest to 1,000 T20 runs: During this blitz, he became the youngest cricketer globally to cross the 1,000-run mark in professional T20 cricket.
  • Consistent brilliance: This was his second IPL ton, following his record-breaking 35-ball century against Gujarat Titans last season.
  • The Jaipur legacy: He now holds the record for the highest individual score by a teenager at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.

The atmosphere in Jaipur was electric, with “Vaibhav! Vaibhav!” chants echoing long after he reached his milestone. Social media erupted instantly, with former greats calling him the “natural successor” to the legends of Indian cricket. His ability to manipulate the field and maintain a strike rate hovering above 250 throughout the innings has sparked debates on whether he is already the most dangerous T20 opener in the world.

Notably, riding on Suryavanshi’s century, Rajasthan finished their innings at 228/6 in 20 overs. Apart from Suryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel sizzled with the bat as well,  scoring 51 off 35 balls.

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