Indian cricket has found a new teenage sensation. Only 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi has delivered a breathtaking century in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2025, becoming the youngest player in tournament history to score a hundred and the only teenager in the world with three T20 centuries before turning 18.
Playing for Bihar at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata, Vaibhav smashed 108 off 61 balls*, striking 7 fours and 7 sixes. His innings lifted Bihar to 176/3 in 20 overs against Maharashtra. This knock has officially placed him among the most exciting talents in Indian cricket.
World Record: First Teenager With Three T20 Centuries
With this century, Vaibhav Suryavanshi now holds a unique world record:
Most T20 Centuries Before Age 18
| Player | T20 Hundreds | Innings |
|---|---|---|
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | 3* | 17 |
| Gustavo McKeon | 2 | 11 |
| Ayush Mhatre | 2 | 10 |
Vaibhav’s three T20 centuries include:
- 101 vs GT (IPL 2025), Jaipur
- 144 vs UAE (Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025), Doha
- 108 vs Maharashtra (SMAT 2025), Kolkata*
He also becomes the youngest-ever centurion in SMAT history.
Youngest Centurions in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
Vaibhav broke a long-standing national record:
Youngest Players to Score a SMAT Century
| Player | Team | Runs | Balls | Age | Opponent | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | Bihar | 108* | 61 | 14y 250d | Maharashtra | Kolkata | 2025 |
| Vijay Zol | Maharashtra | 109 | 63 | 18y 118d | Mumbai | Ahmedabad | 2013 |
| Ayush Mhatre | Mumbai | 110* | 53 | 18y 135d | Vidarbha | Lucknow | 2025 |
| Ayush Mhatre | Mumbai | 104* | 59 | 18y 137d | Andhra | Lucknow | 2025 |
| Sheikh Rasheed | Andhra | 100* | 54 | 19y 25d | Arunachal | Ranchi | 2013 |
Vaibhav reached his century with a boundary on the first ball of the final over. Before this match, he had scores of 14, 13 and 5, but in a pressure situation, the young prodigy batted with maturity far beyond his age.
He stitched two crucial partnerships:
- 70 runs for the 3rd wicket with Akash Raj
- Unbeaten 75 runs with Ayush Loharuka
His strike-rate stayed above 177, showcasing clean hitting and smart shot selection.
2025 Top Indian T20 Century-Makers
Vaibhav now matches Abhishek Sharma for the most T20 hundreds by an Indian in 2025.
Most T20 Centuries by Indians in 2025
| Player | Centuries | Innings |
|---|---|---|
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | 3* | 15 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 3 | 34 |
| Ayush Mhatre | 2 | 10 |
| Ishan Kishan | 2 | 16 |
Vaibhav Suryavanshi rise has been unbelievable. At just 14, he has already hit an IPL century, an international-level hundred in the Asia Cup Rising Stars, and now a record-breaking SMAT century. At an age when most kids are just starting academy cricket, Vaibhav is rewriting T20 history.
