"No Fear"- Vaibhav Suryavanshi's official declaration after first IPL 100
Published - 29 Apr 2025, 12:04 PM | Updated - 29 Apr 2025, 02:52 PM
Rajasthan Royals (RR) opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi opened up about his record-breaking century during the IPL 2025 clash against Gujarat Titans (GT). The 14-year-old batter stated that he felt no pressure and just focused on the ball during his innings at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Thursday, April 28.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi won the "Player of the Match" award following only his third outing in the Indian Premier League. The left-handed batter scored 101 runs from just 38 balls. He helped the team chase down a massive 210-run target in just 15.5 overs. Rajasthan Royals ended their five-match losing streak.
I Am Just Focusing on Playing - Vaibhav Suryavanshi
When asked whether he felt any pressure playing on such a big stage, the 14-year-old said there was no fear. Vaibhav revealed that the hard work he had put in over the past three to four months was paying off.
"No, no fear. What I've been practising for the last three to four months, the result is showing. I don't see the ground so much, just focus on the ball. I'm not thinking about all that, I am just focusing on playing," Vaibhav said.
Vaibhav hit Rashid Khan for a six over deep mid-wicket to reach his century. Rahul Dravid, who was in a wheelchair, stood up to applaud the achievement. The crowd at Sawai Mansingh Stadium gave the young batter a standing ovation. He raised his bat in appreciation of the overwhelming support.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi thanks Yashasvi Jaiswal
Vaibhav was delighted after scoring his maiden IPL century in just his third match. He also thanked Yashasvi Jaiswal after his historical knock and revealed how Jaiswal keeps guiding him throughout.
"Batting with Jaiswal is good, he tells me what to do, and he infuses positive things. It has been a dream to get a 100 in the IPL, and today it materialised. There is no fear. I don't think much, I just focus on playing," Suryavanshi stated.
Rajasthan Royals signed Vaibhav for Rs 1.1 crore during the IPL 2025 mega auction. The team did not succumb to the temptation to fast-track him into the team. Vaibhav spent time training with the squad before being allowed to play.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi Helps Rajasthan Royals End Five-Match Losing Streak
Vaibhav Suryavanshi added a 166-run partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal for the opening wicket. Suryavanshi reached his century in just 35 balls – the second-fastest player to do so in IPL history, behind Chris Gayle’s 30-ball century.
However, his knock came to an end in the 12th over, when Prasidh Krishna dismissed him with a yorker. By that point, the Rajasthan Royals only needed 44 runs from 49 balls. RR chased down the target of 210 in just 15.5 overs.
Yashasvi Jaiswal scored an unbeaten 70 off 40 balls, including nine boundaries and two sixes. Stand-in captain Riyan Parag chipped in with an unbeaten 32 runs off 15 balls, including two boundaries and many sixes. Rajasthan Royals are currently placed eighth in the points table with a net run rate of -0.349.
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