In a high-scoring thriller at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, hosts Rajasthan Royals (RR) kept their playoff hopes alive by defeating Gujarat Titans (GT) by eight wickets in the 47th match of the season. After winning the toss, RR skipper Riyan Parag elected to bowl first on a good batting surface.
Gujarat Titans, powered by skipper Shubman Gill’s magnificent 84 off 50 balls and Jos Buttler’s explosive unbeaten 50 off just 26 deliveries, posted a daunting total of 209/4 in their 20 overs. Sai Sudharsan chipped in with a steady 39. Maheesh Theekshana was the standout bowler for RR, claiming two key wickets, including those of Gill and Sudharsan.
In response, Rajasthan Royals unleashed a batting storm. The 14-year-old sensation, , etched his name in the record books by smashing a breathtaking century off just 35 balls, becoming the youngest-ever player to score a T20 and IPL century at just 14 years and 32 days old. His dazzling knock of 101 runs included 13 fours and 7 sixes, showcasing fearless strokeplay against a helpless Gujarat bowling attack.
Suryavanshi’s onslaught was well supported by Yashasvi Jaiswal, who remained unbeaten with a classy 70* off 40 deliveries. After losing Suryavanshi and Nitish Rana (4 off 2) in quick succession, skipper Riyan Parag ensured there were no hiccups, guiding RR home with a blistering unbeaten 32*. Rajasthan chased down the target in just 15.5 overs, finishing at 212/2, and significantly boosted their Net Run Rate.
IPL 2025: RR vs GT, Match 47, Full highlights, top moments
Here are the milestones achieved during RR vs GT, Match 47 of IPL 2025:
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi: Became the youngest batter to score a century in IPL – 14 years 32 days
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Suryavanshi: Became the youngest batter to score a century in T20 – 14 years 32 days
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Vaibhav: Became the youngest batter to score a fifty in IPL – 14 years 32 days
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi: Became the fastest Indian to score an IPL century – 35 balls
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Yashasvi Jaiswal: Completed 2000 runs in IPL
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Jaiswal: Reached 500 IPL runs at Jaipur
