In an era obsessed with statistics, systems and experienced professionals, each so often reminds that sport still has room for fairy tales. April 28, the Indian cricket found his last chapter in the amazing story of Vibhava Suryavanki, a fourteen -year -old feeling that illuminated the IPL blistering century.
Teenager from Samastipur in Bihar broke 35 tables for Rajasthan Royals and left the cricket world in respect. VAIBHAV scored 101 in only 38 balls and hit 11 huge six – two of them over 90 meters – in their match IPL 2025 against Gujarat Titans in Jaipur. He sewed a record 166-run rack for the first goal with Yashsvi Jaiswal when Rajasthan chased 210 at only 15.5 overs.
It wasn’t just the numbers, but the swagger and the fearlessness that he had dealt with with seasoned pitchers who left fans and scientists without breath. His knocking not only penetrated five match losses for Rajasthan, but also announced the advent of generational talent.
VAIBHAV, who debuted at the age of 12 at the age of 12, has already made his mark in the domestic cricket and also broke a hundred into India against Australia in the youth test in Chennai. Rájasthan bought it for RS 1.1 crore. All those years of hitting 350-400 balls a day on nets in the patch paid off with a sweet reward on the big scene.
Vaibhav has already clarified his ambitions: he wants to play for India. And with a fixed support group that includes Rahula David, a young man has in him to get to the highest level.
Yet, Vibhav is not the first to shake the sports world before a mustache grows. History is upset with extremely teenagers who changed the game far before expected. Here are five other miracles who stunned the world before they reached 17:
Sachin Tendulkar (India) – Maiden Test Century at 17
When 17 -year -old Sachin Tendulkar came to Old Trafford in 1990, India stared at the defeat. However, shifts followed that rewrote the future of the Indian cricket. Tendulkar’s undefeated 119 against England – his first test century – came with maturity far away in his years. He depicted almost a non -grubby technique and unshakable temperament, burning for hours to help India ensure a draw.
At that time he was the third highest player who scored hundreds, and his performance turned him into a national obsession overnight. This knocking was more than just a statistical act – it meant the arrival of a cricket that would continue to score 100 international centuries and became a global icon.
Martina Hingis (Switzerland) – The youngest Grand Slam champion at the age of 16
In January 1997, the tennis world was turned upside down, which was barely old enough to drive. Martina Hingis, Switzerland, only 16 years and 3 months old, captured the Australian Open title without demolishing the set in the final and demolishing Mary Pierce. Its combination of tactical intelligence, perfect timing, and the court made it unstoppable.
In the same year, Hingis continued to win Wimbledon and in the 20th century he became the youngest single champion there. With Racket IQ far behind his age, Hingis has proven that Finess can beat brute power – and that a teenager could dominate female tennis in a way that little imagined.
Nadia Comaneci (Romania) – perfect 10 at 14
At the Olympic Games in Montreal in 1976, the Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci changed the language of perfection itself. For only 14 years, the uneven bars had so flawless that the judges gave her the perfect 10 – the first in the Olympic history. The default table that is unable to display such a score flashed “1.00”, so the viewers remained confused before the size of its performance was revealed.
Comaneci continued to earn seven perfect 10s and won three gold medals on the same games. Her performance not only promoted gymnastics to a global spectacle, but also redefined what the excellence might look like from a teenager. Even today, her name is synonymous with pardon under pressure.
Michael Phelps (USA) – World Record at 15
Most 15 -year -olds focus on school. Michael Phelps, in 2001, rewrote history. At the American National Championships, he broke the world record in 200 meters butterflies with a time of 1: 54.92 and became the youngest male swimmer to set a world record in an individual event.
It was the first sign of a historical career to come – the one that would eventually bring 23 Olympic gold. But that was the teenage power that turned the heads and set the tone. In a sport -defined millisecond Phelps, he took time to bend his will before he was old enough to vote.
Lionel Messi (Argentina) – Debut Seniors in 16
In November 2003, when Mop-Vlasy Lionel Messi took the field for FC Barcelona in a friendly PC Porto, little outside the club heard about it. But his dazzling dribbing and control was already legendary in La Masia, Bara’s Academy. At the age of 16, Messi only made his debut – demanded attention.
Less than a year later he made his debut and scored his first senior goal within 17 years. The silent teenager from Rosario, Argentina, has already transformed modern football with his vision, balance and left foot. What began as a portrait at the age of 16 became an introductory act of career worthy of goats.
Published:
Kingshuk Kusari
Published on:
April 30, 2025
