Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Makes History with a Quick Century
In a big moment for cricket, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has set a new record. He hit a century (100 runs) in just 36 balls. This amazing performance happened in the Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT).
What makes his achievement even more special is that he is now the youngest player ever to score a century so quickly. His fast scoring has caught the attention of cricket fans everywhere.
Other Fast Centuries in Cricket History
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi joins a special group of players who have scored very fast hundreds. Here are some of the quickest centuries ever recorded:
| Rank | Player | Balls for 100 | Score | Teams | Location | Season/Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jake Fraser-McGurk | 29 | 125 | South Australia vs Tasmania | Adelaide | 2023โ24 |
| 2 | AB de Villiers | 31 | 149 | South Africa vs West Indies | Johannesburg | 2014โ15 |
| 3 | Anmolpreet Singh | 35 | 115* | Punjab vs Arunachal Pradesh | Ahmedabad | 2024โ25 |
| 4 | Corey Anderson | 36 | 131* | New Zealand vs West Indies | Queenstown | 2014 |
| 4 | Graham Rose | 36 | 110 | Somerset vs Devon | Torquay | 1990 |
This list shows how rare and impressive Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 36-ball century is, especially as the youngest to reach this milestone.
