Vaibhav Sooryavanshi becomes fastest to 1,000 T20 runs with 36-ball IPL century

10 articles · Updated · Reuters · Apr 25

The 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals batter hit 12 sixes and five boundaries to reach 103 off 37 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Jaipur.
Sooryavanshi broke Mitchell Owen's record by reaching 1,000 T20 runs in just 473 balls and posted his second IPL century, the third fastest in league history.
Despite his efforts, Hyderabad chased down Rajasthan's 228-6 with nine balls to spare. Both teams now have 10 points, trailing Punjab Kings, who lead the table with 13 points.

He now holds multiple IPL and T20 records. Which one will prove the most difficult for the next generation to break?

How will Sooryavanshi's unprecedented success at 15 reshape future player valuations and contracts in the Indian Premier League?

Is a record-breaking century in a losing cause a sign of a fatal flaw in Rajasthan Royals' team strategy?

His team lost despite his heroics. Is individual brilliance no longer enough to guarantee victory in modern T20 cricket?

After conquering the IPL at 15, is an Indian national team debut now just a formality for late 2026?

Is the IPL pushing its 15-year-old 'Fearless Prodigy' too hard, risking burnout before his international career even begins?