Can Suryavanshi’s Century Propel Rajasthan to Victory over Gujarat?

Jaipur, April 28 (NationPress) Vaibhav Suryavanshi made history with his remarkable century, while Yashasvi Jaiswal's unbeaten 70 helped the Rajasthan Royals clinch a decisive eight-wicket win against the Gujarat Titans in match 47 of the Indian Premier League 2025 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Monday.

The home team achieved a score of 212/2 in just 15.5 overs, significantly enhancing their net run rate, as they triumphed with 25 balls remaining.

Suryavanshi's innings of 101 runs featured an astonishing 11 sixes and seven boundaries, allowing him to surpass Manish Pandey (19y 253d), Rishabh Pant (20y 218d), and Devdutt Padikkal (20y 289d) to become the youngest centurion in IPL history at the age of 14 years 32 days. This innings is also the second fastest century in the tournament's history, only behind Chris Gayle's record of 30 deliveries, and it is the fastest century by an Indian, breaking Yusuf Pathan's record of 37 deliveries.

Initially, it seemed like Gujarat had the upper hand, thanks to Shubman Gill's stellar 84 runs and Jos Buttler's half-century, which complemented the quick start provided by Sai Sudharsan's 39 runs, leading them to a total of 209/4.

As they chased the target of 210, Suryavanshi opened his account with a six off Mohammed Siraj in the first over. The game could have taken a different turn when Jaiswal attempted to play a short ball that seemed destined for point. Jos Buttler, struggling with his wicket-keeping, called for the catch but failed to hold onto it, allowing Jaiswal to retaliate with a six off the last ball of the over.

Suryavanshi was aggressive from the start, targeting veteran Ishant Sharma and scoring 28 runs in one over, including three sixes and two fours along with some extras. He continued to dominate, hitting Washington Sundar for two sixes before reaching the 50-run mark with a boundary.

Continuing his onslaught, Suryavanshi launched a barrage against GT debutant Karim Janat, hammering him for three fours and three sixes in a 30-run over.

While Suryavanshi's dazzling innings stole the spotlight, Jaiswal quietly accumulated a half-century off just 31 balls. Together, they formed a partnership of 166 runs, the highest ever for any wicket in Rajasthan Royals' history.

Suryavanshi's innings concluded when Prasidh Krishna bowled a yorker that sent the bails flying. Although he achieved a century, Suryavanshi exited the field in tears, displaying his youthful passion and desire to secure victory for his team.

Nitish Rana's dismissal for a mere 4 runs, LBW by Rashid Khan, raised some concern among RR fans as he fell on just his second delivery. Rashid Khan was captaining the side in place of Gill, who did not field in the second innings.

Gujarat's formidable top order, comprising Shubman Gill (84), Sai Sudharsan (39), and Jos Buttler (50*), maintained their form, scoring 209/4 in their 20 overs.

Maheesh Theekshana was the standout bowler for the Rajasthan Royals, claiming two crucial wickets.

Despite a strong start from Gill and Sudharsan, RR had a chance for an early breakthrough when Sudharsan was dropped off Theekshana in the second over. The opening pair raced to 53/0 by the end of the powerplay, exchanging boundaries. Gill eventually secured his fourth half-century of the season in just 29 balls.

Sudharsan was closing in on his sixth fifty of the season when Theekshana finally dismissed him in the 11th over with a fuller delivery, which he failed to elevate, resulting in a catch to Parag.

With Buttler at the crease, Gill accelerated the innings, punishing Sandeep Sharma with a six and following it up with two more sixes off Yudhvir, both over deep square leg.

Gill's pursuit of a fifth IPL century was halted by Theekshana, who dismissed him in a similar fashion to Sudharsan, as he also found Parag while trying to hit a low full toss for six.

Buttler and Washington Sundar (13) each hit a six off Jofra Archer in the 18th over before Sundar's dismissal by Sandeep Sharma in the penultimate over. Archer secured his only wicket of the night, getting Rahul Tewatia LBW. Buttler raised his fourth half-century of the tournament in 26 balls, contributing to Gujarat's final score of 209/4 in 20 overs.

Brief Score: Gujarat Titans 209/4 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 84, Jos Buttler 50 not out; Maheesh Theekshana 2-35, Sandeep Sharma 1-33) lost to Rajasthan Royals 212/2 in 15.5 overs (Vaibhav Suryavanshi 101, Yashasvi Jaiswal 70 not out; Rashid Khan 1-24, Prasidh Krishna 1-47) by eight wickets.