IPL 2025 Match 47 RR vs GT: Key Takeaways
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s blazing century leads Rajasthan Royals to chase 210 in just 15.5 overs, setting a new IPL record for the fastest successful 200+ run chase.
- As the youngest player to reach a century, the 14-year-old prodigy became the second-fastest player in IPL history.
- Rajasthan Royals’ eight-wicket win ends their five-match losing streak and boosts their standings in IPL 2025.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal’s steady 70* and Riyan Parag’s quick-fire 32 complemented Vaibhav’s heroics.
- The victory marked the highest run chase against Gujarat Titans, previously held by KKR in 2023.
Match Summary: A Star Is Born at Sawai Mansingh Stadium
In front of the captivating lights of Sawai Mansingh Stadium, a cricket player at the age of fourteen created history. The Rajasthan Royals defeated the Gujarat Titans handily thanks to an incredible performance by Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the IPL’s newest and youngest sensation. Rajasthan accomplished the fastest 200+ chase in IPL history in just 15.5 overs, chasing a formidable 210 runs.
The Royals not only ended their five-match losing streak, but they also reignited hope for a late-season surge in IPL 2025.
Titans Set a Towering Total
Opting to bat first, Gujarat Titans seemed to have made all the right moves early in the evening. Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan gave their side a steady start, crafting a 93-run opening stand. Sudharsan played a measured knock before being dismissed for 39 by Maheesh Theekshana, who turned out to be Rajasthan’s best bowler on the night.
After being dropped once on 33, Gill seized the opportunity and quickly reached a smooth 84 off just 43 balls before being bowled out by another Theekshana beauty. A few quick wickets — including Washington Sundar (13) and Rahul Tewatia (9) — slowed the momentum, but Gujarat still ended at an imposing 209/4 in 20 overs.
Suryavanshi’s Innings: A Century to Remember
Then came the chase, and with it, a performance that will be talked about for years to come.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, making only his second IPL appearance, turned the match on its head with a blitzkrieg of an innings. Showing maturity beyond his age, the youngster dismantled an experienced GT bowling lineup. He hammered 28 runs off an Ishant Sharma over and followed it up with another 21-run assault against Washington Sundar.
With a flurry of boundaries and sixes raining across the stadium, Vaibhav brought up his maiden IPL half-century in just 17 balls, the fastest fifty of the season so far. Vaibhav was given the opportunity to take center stage as Yashasvi Jaiswal kept the scoreboard rolling. By the end of the powerplay, Rajasthan stood at a towering 87/0, their highest ever.
Record-Breaking Century: Fast, Fearless, and Fiery
What followed was nothing short of a spectacle.
In the 10th over, facing Karim Janat on his IPL debut, Vaibhav smashed three sixes and three fours to push himself into the record books. Just one over later, he launched another monstrous six to bring up his century in just 35 balls — the second-fastest in IPL history, only behind Chris Gayle’s 30-ball century.
He became the youngest-ever centurion in IPL history, and the crowd at Jaipur, along with both teams’ dugouts, erupted in applause.
Jaiswal and Parag Seal the Historic Victory
Although Vaibhav’s magical knock ended at 101 — thanks to a pin-point yorker from Prasidh Krishna — the damage was already beyond repair for the Titans.
Yashasvi Jaiswal remained solid at the other end, reaching his fifty in 31 balls and guiding the chase with calm assurance. His knock of 70 off 40 balls* took him past the 2000-run milestone in the IPL.
Brief cameos from Nitish Rana (4) and Riyan Parag (32* off 15) ensured the Royals coasted to victory with 25 balls to spare — a statement-making finish.
The Numbers That Made History
- Fastest 200+ chase in IPL history (15.5 overs)
- Youngest IPL centurion – Vaibhav Suryavanshi (14 years)
- Second-fastest IPL century – 35 balls
- Royals’ highest powerplay score – 87/0
- Highest run-chase vs Gujarat Titans, surpassing KKR’s 205 in 2023
Points Table Impact
With six points from ten games (three wins, seven defeats), the Rajasthan Royals moved up to eighth place in the IPL 2025 rankings with their thrilling victory. Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans maintained their top-half position, holding third place with 12 points from nine matches.
A New Chapter for Rajasthan Royals
Vaibhav Suryavanshi‘s innings was more than a statistical marvel—it was a cultural moment. A symbol of India’s ever-growing cricketing talent pool, his fearless hitting and mature shot selection hinted at a prodigious future.
As Rajasthan Royals look to keep their playoff hopes alive, they may have just found their new poster boy.
Conclusion
In a sport known for unpredictability, Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s explosive century has rewritten the narrative of what’s possible in the IPL. With records tumbling and jaws dropping, the Rajasthan Royals’ breathtaking win over the Gujarat Titans will be remembered as a turning point in the 2025 season—and perhaps, the dawn of a new era in Indian cricket.
