Vaibhav Suryavanshi once again grabbed the spotlight in IPL 2026 after creating a sensational world record. Rajasthan RoyalsAgainst Gujarat Titans in Jaipur on Saturday. The 15-year-old prodigy became the youngest cricketer in history to hit 100 T20 sixes before turning 20. He also broke the record for the fastest player to reach the milestone in terms of balls faced, needing just 514 balls to get there. Kieron PollardLong mark of 843 balls.
Fittingly, the landmark arrived undaunted. to face Muhammad SirajSuryavanshi opened the first ball he faced by hitting a huge six over long-on, completely unconcerned about reputation or pressure as RR chased a mammoth target of 230 runs. The teenage sensation continued to attack the Gujarat Titans bowlers and scored 36 off just 16 balls, hitting three fours and three sixes during another impressive cameo at the top of the order. However, Siraj eventually had the final say in a dramatic battle. The GT pacer produced a fast short ball at 146.6 kmph that mistimed Suryavanshi for a shot, Arshad Khan completed the catch. Siraj celebrated aggressively after the wicket, roaring with delight after dismissing the dangerous youngster.The milestone also took on added significance given the competition. It was against the Gujarat Titans last season that Suryavanshi announced himself to the cricketing world with a sensational 35-ball century. A year later, he again produced a headline-grabbing moment against the same side. The record came amid a tough evening for Rajasthan Royals overall as the Gujarat Titans piled up for 229/4, with some impressive runs. Shabman Gul and Sai Sudharsan. But despite GT’s dominance, Suryavanshi still managed to create history with one swing of the bat.
