In a landmark IPL 2025 match, 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi of Rajasthan Royals delivered a sensational performance, scoring a 35-ball century—the second-fastest in IPL history. His explosive innings of 101 runs off 38 balls led RR to a commanding victory over Gujarat Titans, chasing down a target of 210 with more than four overs to spare. However, post-match remarks by GT captain Shubman Gill, attributing Suryavanshi’s success to mere luck, sparked widespread criticism from fans and cricketing legends alike.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s extraordinary ton redefines IPL records
Suryavanshi’s extraordinary innings not only made him the youngest centurion in IPL history but also showcased his exceptional talent and composure. His 35-ball hundred, featuring 11 sixes and 7 fours, was instrumental in RR’s successful chase against GT. Suryavanshi’s fearless approach and powerful stroke play left seasoned bowlers like Rashid Khan and Karim Janat struggling, with one over yielding 30 runs. His partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal, contributing to a 166-run opening stand, set the foundation for RR’s emphatic win. This performance not only captivated fans but also drew praise from cricketing greats, including Sachin Tendulkar, highlighting the arrival of a new star in the cricketing firmament.
In the aftermath of the match, Gill’s comment attributing Suryavanshi’s performance to a “lucky day” was met with widespread disapproval.
“It was his (lucky) day. His hitting was just tremendous, and he made full use of his day,” Gill said during post-match presentation.
Former India cricketer Ajay Jadeja criticized Gill’s remarks, emphasizing the significance of Suryavanshi’s achievement and the dedication required to perform at such a level at a young age. Jadeja highlighted the importance of acknowledging talent and hard work, rather than dismissing it as mere luck. Fans echoed this sentiment on social media, accusing Gill of undermining the teenager’s accomplishment. The incident underscores the need for sportsmanship and recognition of emerging talent in the competitive world of cricket.
Here’s how fans reacted:
I get your team lost a match but why is shubman gill mincing his words in praise to vaibhav man. Sore loser
— Tabrez (@tabrezdont) April 28, 2025
Shubman Gill was really off in yesterday’s post match interview and seemed very jealous of Vaibhav Suryavanshi, held himself back while praising despite both Ravi Shastri and Darren Ganga asking him separately about him.
Fearing the competition Mr Gill?#IPL2025 #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/rCFWC57myM
— Vibhor (@Vibhor4CSK) April 29, 2025
welcome to today’s episode where we drag bat sticker maker, coach, captain, pitch curator, chairman, commentator shubman gill for not praising vaibhav sooryavanshi for his performance by mentioning his past struggles and his past records
— sam (@gillrrkive) April 28, 2025
Your Shubman Gill wasn’t even 1%of Vaibhav Suryavanshi when he was 14. https://t.co/93xqc6kYwI pic.twitter.com/KORyTWjPHi
— Cricket & south indian movie lover 45187 (@I45187) April 28, 2025
Vaibhav Suryavanshi is better than Statpadder Shubman Gill you can’t change my mind. pic.twitter.com/v0jvcsfcls
— Ankur (@KohliCheeku18) April 28, 2025
Vaibhav suryavanshi >>>>>>shubman Gill
Today Gill tuk tuk inning in flat pitch cost this match
pic.twitter.com/BPI0VtIOgx
— yoyo (@chuprja) April 28, 2025
Shubman Gill was trying to fool everyone by scoring 35 ball 50 on this highway that he can play T20, 14 years old Vaibhav Suryavanshi exposed him in just next hour
— ISHU (@IshRo45) April 28, 2025
One inning & Vaibhav Suryavanshi surpassed flat track bully Shubman Gill.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi >>> Shubman Gill pic.twitter.com/vOlNs336HY
— abhay singh (@abhaysingh_13) April 28, 2025
Vaibhav Suryvanshi overshadows Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal with 35-ball ton
In a match set up by the classical knocks of Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan, 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi showed what modern day T20 is all about with a century that came of 35 deliveries
— Nanda Kumar (@NandaKu53991398) April 29, 2025
Shubman Gill said – “The way Vaibhav Suryavanshi played was tremendous. It was his day and he played incredibly well”. pic.twitter.com/23G7Mws72o
— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) April 28, 2025
