Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Explosive Century Made Rahul Dravid Emotional

Summary: The 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s thrilling century against GT was a moment of pride and admiration for coach Rahul Dravid.

The moment that touched every cricket fan's heart: a 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed a sensational century for the Rajasthan Royals against the Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025. His outstanding innings of 101 off just 38 deliveries radically altered the course of the match and put his team back on track for victory.

The innings was full of fireworks, with Suryavanshi hitting 11 massive sixes and 7 boundaries. His century, reached in just 35 balls, is now the fastest by an Indian in IPL history, only behind Chris Gayle’s iconic 30-ball hundred.

The most touching moment came when Rajasthan Royals' team manager Romi Bhinder shared that Rahul Dravid, who has been using a wheelchair recently due to health reasons, stood up to applaud Suryavanshi’s brilliance. Bhinder said, Dravid hugged the young cricketer warmly and blessed him, saying, "We need many more like him."

People are already comparing him with some of the greatest names in cricket due to his brave demeanour and composed grandeur under duress. According to experts, the teenager's future is quite bright, and this innings is just the beginning.

His knock not only helped Rajasthan Royals snap their five-match losing streak but also gave cricket fans a new hero to cheer for.