Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old prodigy from Bihar, etched his name in IPL history, smashing a record-breaking century for Rajasthan Royals. He became the youngest player to achieve this feat, scoring 101 off 38 balls against Gujarat Titans. Suryavanshi's explosive innings, featuring 11 sixes, led his team to a comfortable victory.
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