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India Today
28-04-2025
- Sport
- India Today
IPL 2025: Vaibhav Suryavanshi's record-breaking 35-ball 101 in stats
Vaibhav Suyavanshi scored a spectacular century as the Rajasthan Royals (RR) beat the Gujarat Titans (GT) by eight wickets in the IPL 2025 match on Monday, April 28 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. The southpaw scored 101 off 38 balls with seven fours and 11 sixes as the Royals chased down a massive target of 210 with 25 balls to hit a 17-ball fifty, after which he reached his century off 35 balls. The teenager put up a massive partnership of 166 runs for the opening wicket with Yashasvi Jaiswal, laying the platform for the Royals in their run-chase. Jaiswal let Suryavanshi support with a 70-run knock off 40 vs GT, IPL 2025 Updates With the win, the Royals kept alive their hopes of qualifying for the playoffs. They are placed eighth in the table with six points and a net run rate of -0.349 thanks to wins in three out of 10 are some records that Vaibhav Suryavanshi and RR setYoungest to score a T20 100 Fastest TATA IPL hundred by an Indian Second-fastest hundred in TATA IPL Vaibhav Suryavanshi, TAKE. A. BOW Updates | #RRvGT | @rajasthanroyals IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 28, 2025advertisement35 - Vaibhav Suryavanshi hit the fastest hundred by an Indian in the IPL. He went past Yusuf Pathan's 37-ball century for the Royals against Mumbai Indians (MI) in 2009.2 - Vaibhav Suryavanshi also hit the second-fastest IPL hundred. Chris Gayle holds the record after his 30-ball hundred for RCB against Pune Warriors in 2013 in Bengaluru.4 - Vaibhav Suryavanshi became only the fourth RR batter to score a hundred in a successful run-chase. The others are Ben Stokes (1), Jos Buttler (3) and Yashavsi Jaiswal (1).14 years, 32 days - Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest to hit a T20 fifty. He broke the record of Hassan Eisakhil, who held the previous record at 15 years and 360 days for Boost Defenders against Kabul Eagles in the Shpageeza League 2022.14 years, 32 days - Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest to hit a T20 hundred. He broke the record of Vijay Zol, who held the earlier record at 18 years and 118 days for Maharashtra against Mumbai in the Syed Mushtaq Ali 2013.2 - Vaibhav Suryavanshi became only the second teenager to hit a hundred in IPL history. Manish Pandey is the other batter after his hundred for RCB at 19 years and 253 Read: Watch: Rahul Dravid gets off wheelchair to celebrate Vaibhav Suryavanshi's 10111 - Vaibhav Suryavanshi set the record for the highest number of sixes by an RR batter in an IPL innings. He broke Sanju Samson's record of 10 against RCB back in April 2018 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.166 - Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal set the record for the highest partnership for RR in the IPL. They went past Jos Buttler and Devdutt Padikkal's 155 against Delhi Capitals in 2022 at the Wankhede Stadium.2 - The Royals notched the second-highest successful run-chase at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Sunrisers Hyderabad hold the record after they tracked down 215 against the Royals back in updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment!Tune InMust Watch
Associated Press
21-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Nisar Wahdat: From Conflict-Ridden Afghanistan to Cricketing Success
Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard Nisar Wahdat's path from Afghanistan to the U.S. cricket scene is a testament to perseverance and transformation. Growing up in Kabul, he overcame poverty, extreme conditions, and even terrorist attacks to earn a spot on Afghanistan's U-19 national team. In 2024, he took on a new challenge by moving to the United States, where he continues to compete in major cricket tournaments while helping grow the sport as a volunteer coach. Cricket is a symbol of resilience, hope, and national pride in Afghanistan, where aspiring athletes have to overcome extraordinary challenges to pursue their dreams. But if they become successful, they indeed get a chance to shine. One inspiration for many young players is Nisar Wahdat, a former Afghanistan national U-19 cricketer who defied the odds and is now making his mark in the U.S. cricket scene. Born and raised in Kabul, Wahdat fell in love with cricket at an early age, despite growing up in poverty and playing under extreme conditions. With limited facilities, scarce resources, and the constant threat of violence, his journey to professional cricket was anything but conventional. Nisar's dreams proved stronger than these challenging conditions. He dedicated himself to the sport, training whenever and wherever he could. 'I played cricket in extreme weather with minimal equipment and, at times, our matches were disrupted by terrorist attacks,' Wahdat recalls. 'I even witnessed a suicide bombing during the Shpageeza League, where two of our team owners lost their lives.' Despite this traumatic experience, Nisar emerged even stronger, more determined than ever. When life kept saying no, the now 25-year-old athlete forced his way through until it became a yes. Representing Afghanistan Under-19 on the international stage, Wahdat quickly gained recognition not just for his leadership and tactical play but also for his ability to perform under pressure. He participated in major domestic and international tournaments, earning multiple 'Man of the Match' awards. However, seeking new opportunities and stability, he moved to the United States in May 2024, where he has since competed in the U.S. Open Cricket and various domestic leagues while also volunteering as a part-time coach. For Wahdat, success has always been about discipline and perseverance: 'Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard,' is his motto. Today, Nisar is focused on establishing himself in American professional cricket while helping grow the sport in his new home country. 'Cricket has given me everything, and now I want to give back. My goal is to inspire the next generation and prove that, no matter where you come from, hard work can take you anywhere.' His journey stands as a testament to resilience, proving that with determination any obstacle can be overcome. Nisar has been recognized by the Afghanistan Cricket Board for contributions to youth cricket development and as an ambassador for Afghan cricket on the global stage. With his eyes set on playing at the highest professional level in the U.S., Wahdat is determined to have a positive impact on the world of sports through his growing influence on the global cricketing stage. Media Contact
