Top 5 youngest players to hit a century in the IPL ft. Vaibhav Suryavanshi

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Here are the 5 youngest players to hit a century in the IPL

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has long been a launching pad for young talents to showcase their skills. Over the years, numerous youngsters have demonstrated remarkable grit and passion with both bat and ball. In all this, scoring a century in a fast-paced, high pressure, T20 environment is always special, when you are facing top-class bowlers of the world. Yesterday, the Sawai Mansingh Stadium witnessed an innings that will be remembered for decades. Now let’s explore the 5 such innings in the IPL that defied the age numbers.

Here are the 5 youngest players to hit a century in the IPL:

1.Vaibhav Suryavanshi (14y 32d)

A 14-year-old boy from Bihar, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, stunned the Gujarat Titans (GT) powerful bowling lineup, becoming the youngest player in IPL history to hit a century. Cricketing arenas around the globe stood up and applauded this masterful innings, acknowledging the young cricketer’s incredible achievement. The Rajasthan Royals (RR) youngster scored breathtaking century in just 35 balls, which includes 7 fours and 11 massive sixes. Also Vaibhav became the second fastest batter to hit a century in the IPL behind Chris Gayle. His fearless approach and natural flair signal the arrival of a generational talent.

2. Manish Pandey (19y 253d)

Manish Pandey holds the distinction of being the first Indian to score an IPL century, achieving this milestone at 19 years and 253 days in 2009. Playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) against Deccan Chargers (DC) in Centurion, South Africa, Pandey’s unbeaten 114 off 73 balls was a masterclass in composure. His innings included 10 fours and 4 sixes, guided RCB to a 12-run victory. At a time when the IPL was still finding its feet Manish etched his name in history. However, the-right-hander couldn’t continued his remarkable arrival in the IPL. So far Manish has scored 3869 runs in 160 innings with a mere strike rate of 121.

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3. Rishabh Pant (20y 218d)

The most expensive player and the skipper of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2025 might not having a good season with the bat but left-hander stunned the crowd with a scintillating knock seven years back. Pant, known for his audacious strokeplay, became the second-youngest IPL centurion at 20 years and 218 days in 2018. Representing Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Pant unleashed an unbeaten 128 off 63 balls, featuring 15 fours and seven sixes. His explosive innings lifted Delhi to 187/5, though the team fell short as Hyderabad chased the total, led by Shikhar Dhawan’s 92 not out. Pant’s ability to dominate a formidable bowling attack, including Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Rashid Khan, showcased his potential as a game-changer.

4. Devdutt Padikkal (20y 289d)

Fourth on the list is Devdutt Padikkal, the reliable number 3 of the RCB this season left a mark with the same franchise years back. Playing for the same against RR at Wankhede Stadium, Padikkal’s unbeaten 101 off 52 balls was a blend of elegance and aggression. His knock, which included 11 fours and six sixes, powered RCB to a 10-wicket victory, chasing 178 in just 16.3 overs alongside Virat Kohli. Padikkal’s century capped a breakout season, establishing him as a rising star in Indian cricket. His ability to anchor and accelerate underlined his versatility, making him a key asset for Bengaluru.

5. Yashasvi Jaiswal (21y 123d)

India’s promising young talent Yashasvi Jaiswal rounds the list. Playing for RR against Mumbai Indians (MI) at Wankhede Stadium, Jaiswal’s 124 off 62 balls was a scintillating display of power and precision. His innings, studded with 16 fours and 8 sixes, propelled RR to 212/7, though Mumbai chased it down. Jaiswal’s century, his first of two in the IPL, highlighted his meteoric rise from Mumbai’s maidans to international stardom. His elegant strokeplay and hunger for big scores continue to make him a cornerstone of RR’s batting lineup. So far Jaiswal scored over 2000 runs in the IPL with an outstanding strike rate of 152.

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