From Sachin Tendulkar to Rohit Sharma, cricketers come to Vaibhav Suryavanshi's heroic deeds in RR vs GT Clash | Mint

Other big names like Krishnamachari Srikkanth, Yuvraj Singh and Yusuf Pathan also cheered for the youngster. Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Suryavanshi looks at the ball after playing a shot during the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur (AFP) the Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Gujarat Titans (GT) – Indian Premier League (IPL) (April 28) gave fans an evening to remember everything thanks to 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Vaibhav, who opened on their home field for RR, Sawai Mansingh Stadium, hit 101 0ff 38 balls while chasing 210 runs. His brilliant performance helped his team win the game. It also attracted the attention of some of the biggest names in cricket such as Sachin Tendulkar and Rohit Sharma, while praising Vaibhav for his record beat. Cricketers transferred praise to Vaibhav Suryavanshi after the match, and several cricketers took to social media to praise him. Sachin Tendulkar tweeted: “Vaibhav’s fearless approach, bat speed, the length of the length and energy transferred behind the ball was the recipe behind a fantastic turn.” Rohit Sharma added an Instagram story to appreciate Vaibhav other big names such as Harbhajan Singh, Krishnamachari Srikanth, Yuvraj Singh and Yusuf Pathan, also cheered for the youngster. RR vs GT Clash comes first after the bat, Gujarat Titans Batters looked unstoppable they registered 209/4. Shubman Gill (84 out of 50 balls) and Jos Buttler (50 out of 26 balls) helped their team achieve a decent score. It seemed like the game was on their side. However, in a do-of-the-match, RR OPENERS YASHASVI JAISWAL (70 out of 40 balls) and Vaibhav Suryavanshi (101 out of 38 balls) took the lead and he was absolutely deadly with the bat. Riyan Parag (32 out of 15 balls) completed the match in style in just 15.5 overs. Vaibhav, who became the youngest player to achieve a century in IPL history, received a standing ovation from all players, including the GT players. Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s IPL Journey Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s journey is just as exciting as his performance in the recent game. The Bihar cricketer made history in 2024 when he debuted in the Ranji Trophy at just 12 years and became the second youngest player to do it for Bihar. He made his debut at the age of 14 for Rajasthan Royals in the 18th issue of the league. The franchise signed him at the Mega auction for £ 1.1, which made him the youngest player to earn an IPL contract. With experienced cricketers supporting him and fans who already love him, the future of Vaibhav looks very bright. First published: 29 Apr 2025, 07:25 AM IST