Vaibhav Suryavanshi rewarded with ₹10 lakh by Bihar CM after record-breaking IPL ton

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced a cash reward of ₹10 lakh for Rajasthan Royals (RR) opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi following his stunning century in an IPL 2025 match. The Chief Minister took to social media to extend his congratulations and wish Suryavanshi success in his cricketing journey.

Vaibhav stole the show with his explosive century for the Rajasthan Royals in their IPL 2025 match against the Gujarat Titans. He became the youngest and second-fastest centurion in IPL history. The southpaw helped the team end their five-match losing streak at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Monday.

Bihar CM Announces ₹10 Lakh for Vaibhav Suryavanshi After IPL 2025 Century

Nitish Kumar took to social media to congratulate Vaibhav for his record-breaking. Kumar recalled meeting Vaibhav and his father in 2024 at his residence in Patna. The Chief Minister revealed he also spoke to him over the phone and announced a ₹10 lakh cash reward from the state government.

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"Congratulations and best wishes to Mr. Vaibhav Suryavanshi of Bihar, who became the youngest player (14 years) to score a century in the history of the IPL. He has become a new hope for Indian cricket through his hard work and talent. Everyone is proud of him. I met Mr. Vaibhav Suryavanshi and his father in 2024 at 1 Anne Marg, where I wished him a bright future," the Bihar CM wrote.

"After his brilliant performance in the IPL, I also congratulated him over the phone. Mr. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a young cricketer from Bihar, will also be awarded an honourarium of Rs 10 lakh by the state government. I hope Vaibhav sets new records for the Indian team in the future and brings glory to the country," he added.

आई॰पी॰एल॰ के इतिहास में सबसे कम उम्र (14 साल) में शतक लगाने वाले खिलाड़ी बने बिहार के श्री वैभव सूर्यवंशी को बधाई एवं शुभकामनाएं। वे अपनी मेहनत और प्रतिभा के बलबूते भारतीय क्रिकेट की एक नई उम्मीद बन गए हैं। सभी को उन पर गर्व है। श्री वैभव सूर्यवंशी एवं उनके पिता जी से वर्ष 2024… pic.twitter.com/n3UmiqwTBX

— Nitish Kumar (@NitishKumar) April 29, 2025

Vaibhav Suryavanshi Instrumental in Rajasthan Royals' Emphatic Victory

Gujarat Titans posted a formidable 209/4 after being asked to bat. Skipper Shubman Gill anchored the innings with 84 off 50 balls. Jos Buttler scored an unbeaten 50 runs from 26 deliveries.

In response, Rajasthan Royals openers Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal provided a flying start by adding 87 runs in the powerplay. The young left-hander blasted his maiden IPL hundred off just 35 balls. He smashed the fastest century by an Indian, breaking Yusuf Pathan's 15-year-old record.

Vaibhav ended with 101 off 38, striking 11 sixes and seven fours. He added a 166-run partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored an unbeaten 70 off 40. RR secured an eight-wicket win in only 15.5 overs in the must-win match.

RR Must Win All Their Upcoming Matches to Keep Their Hopes Alive

Rajasthan Royals picked up their third victory of the IPL 2025 season. With just four league games remaining, the team can reach a maximum of 14 points. RR must win all their upcoming matches to keep their hopes alive. However, it may not be enough to finish in the top 4 in the points table.

Their net run rate, which improved from -0.625 to -0.349 after the emphatic win over the Gujarat Titans, will also play a crucial role. To climb up the table and stay in contention, the team must secure dominant victories to continue boosting their NRR.

Rajasthan’s remaining matches are against four formidable opponents: Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings, and Punjab Kings. They will next take on the Mumbai Indians at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Thursday, May 1.

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