Dravid Stands Up from Wheelchair to Celebrate Suryavanshi's Century in IPL 2025, Video Spreads Rapidly - Watch It Here
Fifteen-Year-Old Phenom Vaibhav Suryavanshi Scorches IPL Record Books
In a jaw-dropping display at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, Rajasthan Royals' young prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi obliterated IPL record books with an astonishing century against Gujarat Titans, all at the tender age of fifteen. As spectators held their breath, Head Coach Rahul Dravid - despite battling an injury - rose from his crutches to offer a rare, heartfelt standing ovation to his young protege. The heartwarming moment, captured on video, is stealing the limelight on social media.
The Youngest Centurion in Men's T20 History
Suryavanshi, hailing from Bihar, became the youngest centurion in men's T20 cricket with his electrifying 101 runs off 38 balls. His incredible knock echoed a level of maturity and power rarely observed in a player this young. Highlights of his blitz included 11 towering sixes and 7 well-timed boundaries, making him the youngest batter to score a century, not just in the IPL, but across all men's T20 leagues.
In a nerve-wracking chase of 210, Rajasthan Royals needed an explosive start, and Suryavanshi delivered a dramatic onslaught. The teen sensation reached his century in a mere 35 balls, now holding the title for the fastest century by an Indian in IPL history, second only to Chris Gayle's 30-ball mayhem in 2013. His fearless hitting left the Gujarat Titans' bowling line-up reeling, particularly targeting Afghanistan's Karim Janat for a game-changing 30-run over.
Rahul Dravid's Emotional Applause: A Moment to Remember
The sight of Rahul Dravid displaying raw emotion is a rarity. Known as "The Wall" for his stoic nature, Dravid's decision to rise from his crutches-injured earlier this year-to applaud Suryavanshi's century underlined the gravity of the moment. The standing ovation symbolized more than mere admiration; it represented a passing-of-the-torch moment - one great recognizing the emergence of another. Social media platforms have been set alight by this heartfelt gesture and Suryavanshi's breathtaking batting performance, making the video one of the most-watched highlights of IPL 2025 so far.
Key Partnerships and Game-Changing Moments
While Suryavanshi's dominating innings stole the headlines, his 166-run opening partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal established the perfect launchpad for Rajasthan Royals. Jaiswal remained unbeaten on 70, playing the supporting role to perfection, while stand-in skipper Riyan Parag closed things out with a rapid 32 off just 15 balls, including the winning six.
Chasing a challenging 209-4, Gujarat Titans - with captain Shubman Gill's elegant 84 and Jos Buttler's unbeaten 50 - set a strong foundation. However, Rajasthan Royals retaliated with an emphatic response, successfully pursuing the target in 15.5 overs, claiming victory with 25 balls and eight wickets to spare. Despite Gujarat's strong position in the IPL 2025 points table, the Royals' triumphant win instilled new hope in their long-struggling campaign.
Footnotes:
1 - Suryavanshi scripted history on Sunday2 - Bihar youngster makes it big in IPL 2025 auction3 - Rajasthan Royals' Suryavanshi becomes youngest to score T20 century4 - Suryavanshis 101 helps Rajasthan Royals beat Gujarat Titans5 - Rajasthan Royals register impressive win against Gujarat Titans
Suryavanshi, at just fifteen years old, shattered the record books by becoming the youngest centurion in men's T20 cricket, with his 101 runs off 38 balls during the Rajasthan Royals' game against Gujarat Titans. Rahul Dravid, the Royals' head coach, rose from his crutches to offer a rare standing ovation to his young protege, a moment that has since gone viral on social media. In addition to Suryavanshi's spectacular performance, key partnerships with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag, as well as game-changing moments, helped secure the Royals' victory and instill new hope in their long-struggling IPL campaign.
