Chris Gayle’s 175* off 66 balls for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Pune Warriors on April 23, 2013, is the highest individual score in IPL and T20 history. His explosive innings included a record 17 sixes and 13 fours, setting the record for the fastest T20 century (off 30 balls).
This record is now captured by the eyes of a young cricketer
VAIBHAV SOORYAVANSHI
Speaking at the BCCI Naman Awards in New Delhi, Sooryavanshi made it clear which record he would most like to achieve. Asked to choose between hitting six sixes in an over, scoring the fastest IPL century, or surpassing Gayle’s famous 175, the youngster didn’t hesitate. “To break the 175-run record,” he said.
BIOGRAPHY OF SOORYAVANSHI
Vaibhav Suryavanshi (born March 27, 2011) is an Indian prodigy cricketer from Tajpur, Bihar, who made history as the youngest player to debut in the IPL (14 years old in 2025) and a standout U-19 player.
Born on March 27, 2011, in Tajpur, Samastipur district, Bihar
His father, Sanjiv Suryavanshi, is an aspiring cricketer who focused heavily on his son’s career, ensuring he had the training required.
Made his India U-19 debut against Australia, smashing a 58-ball century in September 2024, the fastest for an Indian U-19 player.
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