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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Sooryavanshi out for 97 off 29 balls, three runs short of breaking Gayle's fastest IPL century record

Rajasthan Royals' 15-year-old opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was dismissed for a blistering 97 off 29 balls in the IPL 2026 Eliminator against Sunrisers Hyderabad in New Chandigarh on Wednesday, falling three runs short of what would have been the fastest century in IPL history.

Chris Gayle holds the record for the fastest IPL century, reaching the milestone in 30 balls for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Pune Warriors India in 2013.

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