In the Qualifier 2 match between SRH and RR, Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored 97 runs off just 29 balls.
In the IPL, Chris Gayle holds the record for the fastest century off 30 balls, and Vaibhav Suryavanshi missed out on breaking this record.
The match was played in New Chandigarh, where Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored the most runs for RR, smashing 97 runs off just 29 balls. RR posted a total of 243 runs for 8 wickets in 20 overs.
SRH failed to chase the target and were bowled out for 196 runs in 19.2 overs.
SRH lost the match by 74 runs. With this victory, Rajasthan Royals have qualified for Qualifier 2.
RR’s next match will be against GT for a place in the final. The match between both teams will be played on Friday in New Chandigarh.
In this match, Suryavanshi came very close to creating history.
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After the match, Suryavanshi said, “I realized only after getting out that I had missed the record for the fastest century. My focus was on hitting sixes. I can score a century later as well, but my effort is always to contribute as much as possible for the team.”
Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored 97 runs off just 29 balls in this innings, including 5 fours and 12 sixes. The most special thing about this knock was that only 5 runs came through running between the wickets. With this performance, Suryavanshi also became the player with the most sixes in IPL 2026.
After this innings, Gayle praised the performance and said, “Unlucky! You will eventually get there.” He also added, “Vaibhav is an incredible player. Brilliant. A new six-hitting machine.”
With this innings, reactions are pouring in from all over the world, and Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s performance has gone viral across the internet.
After this innings, Yuvraj Singh wrote, “Boss baby breaks world boss’s record! Unbelievable, this kid is great to watch.”
Sachin Tendulkar also praised Suryavanshi for this innings and wrote on the X platform appreciating his outstanding performance.
“Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s bat swing has been outstanding. What’s even more remarkable is how beautifully he clears his front foot to create room for balls aimed at his legs. This freedom allows him to play the way he does.
That innings was nothing short of spectacular!
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Regarding this innings, former England captain Kevin Pietersen wrote on X praising the performance.
“Vaibhav told me he wants to score 200 in a T20.
I believe him!
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Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif wrote on the X platform appreciating the performance.
“We are seeing a miracle, we are seeing a future star, we are seeing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the wonder boy. Jaw dropping sixes, breaks universal boss Chris Gayle's record of most sixes in his first full IPL season. And he's just 15. The opposition players, owners and the entire cricket world applauds. Cricket has so much to look forward to.”
After this innings, former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan also praised him and wrote on X appreciating his outstanding performance.
“Becoming the highest six-hitter in an IPL season at just 15 years old is unreal. Something we’ve never seen before.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi is pure magic
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