Top 5 Youngest Players to Score a Century in IPL ft. Vaibhav Suryavanshi

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a land of opportunities that consistently discovers and nurtures talent for the big stage. One of its latest prodigies is Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old teenager who scored the fastest century by an Indian in IPL history, becoming the youngest player to achieve this milestone. Before Suryavanshi, a few others held the record. Here is a list of the top five youngest players to score a century in the IPL:

1) Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals) - 14 y 32 d vs Gujarat Titans

 In the "Land of Dreams" in Jaipur, Vaibhav Suryavanshi made history against the Gujarat Titans with his remarkable century. His innings featured 93% boundaries, helping his team chase down a total of 210 runs in just 16 overs. Suryavanshi scored 101 runs off 38 balls, including 7 fours and 11 sixes, boasting an impressive strike rate of 265.68. His record-breaking performance not only established him as a key player but also propelled the Rajasthan Royals back into the playoff race.

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2) Manish Pandey (Royal Challengers Bangalore) - 19 years 235 days vs Kolkata Knight Riders 

Manish Pandey made headlines as the first uncapped Indian player to score a century in the IPL. This historic achievement occurred in South Africa, where Pandey played a match-winning knock at Centurion, scoring 114 runs off 73 balls with a strike rate of 156.16. His exceptional form was instrumental in leading RCB to the finals that season.

3) Rishabh Pant (Delhi Capitals) - 20 years 218 days vs Sunrisers Hyderabad 

Rishabh Pant announced his arrival on the big stage with a spectacular performance against the Sunrisers Hyderabad. His extraordinary innings of 128 not out off 63 balls was crucial in helping Delhi Capitals chase down a target of 188 runs. This innings, featuring 15 fours and 7 sixes at a strike rate of 203, was considered one of the best of the 2018 season.

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4) Devdutt Padikkal (Royal Challengers Bangalore) - 20 years 281 days vs Rajasthan Royals 

Once viewed primarily as a long-format batter, Devdutt Padikkal unleashed his potential with a standout performance against Rajasthan Royals. Chasing a target of 178 runs alongside Virat Kohli, he scored his maiden IPL century, making 101 runs off just 52 balls, with 11 fours and 6 sixes. Since then, he has played a vital role as one of RCB's top-order batters.

5. Yashasvi Jaiswal (Rajasthan Royals) - 21 years 123 days vs Mumbai Indians 

 Yashasvi Jaiswal's career trajectory in the IPL has seen significant growth, and his century marked a peak moment. Scoring 124 runs off 62 balls at Wankhede Stadium, his innings included 16 fours and 6 sixes, with a strike rate of 200. Unfortunately, despite his outstanding performance, the Mumbai Indians managed to chase down the target, although Jaiswal was awarded Player of the Match for his remarkable knock.