Jaipur – Teen cricket sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi has taken the cricketing world by storm after smashing a blistering 35-ball century in the Indian Premier League (IPL), becoming the youngest player to hit a T20 hundred and earning instant comparisons with legends.

Playing in only his third IPL match, the 14-year-old left-handed opener delivered a jaw-dropping performance in Rajasthan Royals’ eight-wicket thrashing of Gujarat Titans on Monday. Nicknamed “Boss Baby,” Suryavanshi’s 101-run blitz featured 11 sixes and seven fours, with 94 runs coming in boundaries.

“It feels like a dream,” said the Bihar-born prodigy, who has drawn parallels to West Indies icon Chris Gayle, famously known as the “Universe Boss.” Suryavanshi’s 35-ball ton is the second-fastest in IPL history, behind Gayle’s 30-ball century in 2013.

The innings earned praise from cricketing legends around the globe. “Vaibhav’s fearless approach, bat speed, early length reading, and power transfer were behind a fabulous innings,” wrote Sachin Tendulkar on social media. “Well played!”

The youngster’s carnage included 28 runs in a single over off veteran Ishant Sharma and a ruthless welcome to Afghanistan’s Karim Janat, smashing 30 runs in the pacer’s debut over. The century came with a towering six off Rashid Khan — prompting even injured Rajasthan head coach Rahul Dravid to rise from his wheelchair in celebration.

India’s T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav called the innings “absolutely insane,” while 1983 World Cup-winner Kris Srikkanth praised the teen’s “composure, class, and courage beyond his years.”

Bought by Rajasthan Royals for $130,500 at age 13 following a fierce auction battle, Suryavanshi made headlines earlier this month by hitting a six off his very first IPL delivery, bowled by Shardul Thakur. He followed it with a confident 34 off 20 balls in his debut.

Before his IPL breakout, Suryavanshi had already etched his name in domestic cricket history. He debuted in the Ranji Trophy at age 12 and went on to smash a 58-ball century in a youth Test against Australia — the second-fastest in the format’s history, just behind England’s Moeen Ali.

From humble beginnings in India’s poorest state, the teenager has emerged as the country’s brightest cricket prospect. “Indian cricket’s next superstar is here,” declared Srikkanth — and judging by the global reaction, few would disagree.