Key Points

Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag was left speechless after 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed the fastest IPL century by an Indian. The teenage sensation's 38-ball 101 powered RR to chase down GT's 210 in just 15.5 overs. Parag drew parallels with RCB's miraculous playoff qualification last season while discussing RR's campaign. Despite Gill and Buttler's fifties, GT suffered a heavy defeat as Suryavanshi and Jaiswal's explosive partnership stole the show.

Key Points: RR Skipper Riyan Parag Hails 14-Year-Old Suryavanshi's IPL Record Ton

  • 14-year-old Suryavanshi becomes IPL's youngest centurion
  • RR chases 210 in 15.5 overs with Suryavanshi-Jaiswal 166-run stand
  • Parag draws inspiration from RCB's playoff turnaround
  • GT's Gill-Buttler fifties go in vain
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Words can't express...: RR skipper on 14-year-old Suryavanshi's match-winning ton against GT

Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag praises teen prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi after his record-breaking century against Gujarat Titans in IPL.

"It was incredible... to see him do this against world-class GT bowlers cannot be expressed in words. - Riyan Parag"

Jaipur, April 29

Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper Riyan Parag hailed 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi for his record-breaking ton in the Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Gujarat Titans. Following the win, Parag said that the way Suryavanshi took down world-class GT bowlers cannot be expressed in words.

IPL gave the cricketing world its latest sensation as a 14-year-old Suryavanshi stomped past several big names to emerge as T20's youngest centurion ever and the fastest ever Indian to score a century in the IPL.

Following the match, Parag praised Suryavanshi's effort, "It was incredible, we have spent two months with him, we have seen what he can do. but to see him do this against the world-class bowlers GT has, cannot express in words."

Parag said that even though the team chased down the 210 run total in 15.5 overs, they were trying to finish it much earlier.

Regarding his team's qualification chances, who are sitting at eighth with three wins in 10 matches, the skipper said that, "You can learn every day watching the IPL. Learn how RCB do things (how RCB made it to the playoffs last year after winning just one match in the first eight games and then winning six in a row). A big one, we were searching for this win. It came one-sided, which makes me happy. See what wicket we get next game and then decide."

Coming to the match, GT was put to bat first by RR and half-centuries from skipper Shubman Gill (84 in 50 balls, with five fours and four sixes) and Jos Buttler (50* in 26 balls, with three fours and four sixes) were the top knocks as GT reached 209/4 in 20 overs, with Maheesh Theekshana (2/35) being the top bowler for RR.

In the run-chase, Jaiswal (70* in 40 balls, with nine fours and two sixes) and Vaibhav Suryanvanshi (101 in 38 balls, with seven fours and 11 sixes) blew the opposition, posting a quickfire 166-run stand in just 71 balls. Later, Riyan Parag (32* in 15 balls, with two fours and two sixes) played a quick cameo, guiding his team to a win in 15.5 overs.

RR is in eighth spot, with three wins and seven losses, earning them six points. GT is in third place, with six wins and three losses, giving them 12 points.

- ANI

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Anjali P.
What an incredible talent! 14 years old and smashing records like this 🚀 The future of Indian cricket looks so bright with players like Suryavanshi coming through. Can't wait to see more of him!
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Rahul K.
While the kid's performance was phenomenal, I do wonder about the pressure we're putting on such young players. Hope RR manages his career carefully and doesn't burn him out too soon.
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Sanjay M.
That 101 off 38 balls is insane! 11 sixes at 14 years old? GT's bowlers must be having nightmares. This is the kind of fearless cricket we need more of in IPL.
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Priya N.
Riyan's comments show great leadership - recognizing young talent while keeping the team focused on playoffs. Tough road ahead for RR but this win could be the turning point!
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Vikram S.
The match was entertaining but GT's bowling was disappointing. How do you let a 14-year-old dominate you like that? Need to rethink their strategies against young aggressive batters.
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Meera T.
That 166-run partnership was pure fire! 🔥 Jaiswal's experience combined with Suryavanshi's fearless approach made for perfect T20 cricket. More please!

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