The teenager also set a world record
Vaibhav Suryavanshi made history with the second-fastest century in Indian Premier League (IPL) history for the Rajasthan Royals.
The 14-year-old struck a blistering 101 off 38 balls against Gujarat Titans in Jaipur, reaching his hundred in just 35 deliveries.
Only West Indies legend Chris Gayle, who made a 100 in 30 balls, has ever scored a faster IPL century.
Suryavanshi’s effort also broke the record for the fastest IPL century by an Indian, surpassing Yusuf Pathan’s 37-ball ton from 2010.
The teenager also set a world record for being the youngest male cricketer to score a century in T20 cricket.
He broke the record previously held by former Maharashtra batter Vijay Hari Zol, who had become the youngest to score a T20 hundred in 2013 at the age of 18.
The teenager had already impressed fans with cameos in his first few matches after becoming the youngest player bought at an IPL auction in December.
Cricket has seen young prodigies before.
Shahid Afridi scored a 37-ball ODI century aged 16, while Amelia Kerr hit a double-hundred in ODIs at 17.
Hasan Raza remains the youngest Test debutant, playing for Pakistan at just 14 years and 227 days old against Zimbabwe in 1996.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who represents Bihar domestically, had previously cracked a 58-ball century in a four-day match against Australia Under-19s.
He also posted an unbeaten 332 in the Randhir Verma Tournament in Bihar, further underlining his extraordinary potential.
His stunning innings set up a comfortable Royals victory over Gujarat Titans.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed 11 sixes and seven boundaries in one of the most exhilarating batting performances in the IPL.
The left-handed batter made his intentions clear as early as the first over of the chase, hitting Mohammed Siraj for a six.
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Suryavanshi was swinging hard and showcased his fluent bat swing, hammering 11 balls out of the park. He did not concern himself with the reputation of the bowler as he set himself up to hit them big.
Clearing one leg out of the way, Suryavanshi swung them over the long-off, long-on, and mid-wicket stands.
Against Afghan bowler Karim Janat, the teenager hit three sixes and as many boundaries in a single over, collecting 30 runs from it.
He was eventually dismissed for 101 but received a standing ovation as he made his way off the field.
India Test opener Yashasvi Jaiswal supported the chase with a more measured 70 from 40 balls in a dominant performance.
Suryavanshi’s rise has captivated cricket watchers, with his fearless strokeplay and maturity at the crease drawing widespread admiration.
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