New Delhi: In a thrilling encounter at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur Rajasthan Royals (RR) stunned Gujarat Titans (GT) with a scintillating chase winning by 8 wickets with just 4 balls remaining. The match saw Rajasthan Royals’ prodigious talent 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi create history with an explosive batting display as he led the chase with a blistering 100 making him the youngest and fastest Indian to score a century in IPL history. Gujarat Titans’ Challenging Total: Batting first Gujarat Titans posted a formidable total of 209/4 in their allotted 20 overs thanks to crucial knocks from their top order. Sai Sudharsan (39) and Shubman Gill (8) laid the foundation with a steady start before Jos Buttler’s late assault ensured GT’s total crossed 200. Buttler remained unbeaten on 50 from 26 balls while Washington Sundar (13) and Rahul Tewatia (9) added brief contributions. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals Gujarat Titans found vital partnerships to push their total. M Theekshana was the standout bowler for Rajasthan Royals picking up two crucial wickets including that of the dangerous Sudharsan and Shubman Gill. Sandeep Sharma also kept the pressure on dismissing Washington Sundar. Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Explosive Start Rajasthan Royals chase was anchored by the young dynamic Vaibhav Suryavanshi who made a sensational debut performance in the IPL. From the very beginning Suryavanshi took charge of the chase lighting up the stadium with his aggressive stroke play. The 14-year-old smashed the fastest fifty of IPL 2025 reaching his half-century off just 17 balls. His fearless approach made it clear that the young sensation was ready to take on the big stage. Suryavanshi’s record-breaking knock was a combination of powerful hitting and smart cricketing shots. His explosive 100 came off just 43 balls the second-fastest century in IPL history. He became the youngest-ever player to score a century in the IPL and his knock was laced with six sixes and 12 fours. His batting was the talk of the town with Rajasthan Royals chasing down the steep target with ease. Partnerships That Drove the Chase Suryavanshi was well-supported by opener Yashasvi Jaiswal who contributed a solid 70* from 40 balls. The duo took Rajasthan Royals to a commanding position with their partnership continuing to pile on the runs. By the 10-over mark RR had already raced to 144/0 with both openers batting freely and without any pressure. Suryavanshi’s remarkable journey continued as he reached the century mark with a six off Rashid Khan. The entire stadium including cricketing legends like Rahul Dravid were on their feet to applaud the incredible knock. Riyan Parag’s Calm Finish Though Suryavanshi was dismissed for 100 off 43 balls his knock had put RR in the driver’s seat. Riyan Parag (32*) and Jaiswal (70*) continued the momentum and saw RR comfortably home reaching 212/2 in just 15.5 overs. The match was finished in style with a flurry of boundaries and sixes as RR won with ease by 8 wickets. Gujarat Titans Struggles in the Field Despite a strong start and solid individual performances Gujarat Titans’ bowlers struggled to contain the rampant Rajasthan Royals batters. Rashid Khan one of their star performers was the only bowler to make a breakthrough but his efforts were not enough to stop the onslaught. Mohammed Siraj Ishant Sharma and the others were hammered by Suryavanshi and Jaiswal with the former taking special advantage of anything loose on offer. A Historic Win for Rajasthan Royals Rajasthan Royals win not only highlighted the emergence of a future star in Vaibhav Suryavanshi but also demonstrated the team’s power-hitting potential. Suryavanshis historic century will undoubtedly be remembered for years to come marking the day when the youngest-ever IPL centurion announced himself on the grand stage. His performance led RR to an emphatic victory pushing them further up the IPL 2025 standings. Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s record-breaking knock was the talk of the cricketing world and will be remembered as one of the most remarkable debut performances in IPL history. Rajasthan Royals are undoubtedly lucky to have such a promising young talent in their ranks and Suryavanshi’s performance will give them a huge boost as the tournament progresses. The future of Indian cricket looks bright with such prodigious talent rising through the ranks.