IPL Records: Meet the Top 4 Youngest Players to Smash a Fifty in IPL History!

The Indian Premier League (IPL) isn’t just about seasoned professionals—it’s where young talent explodes onto the global stage. Over the years, the tournament has witnessed countless young Indian batsmen making history with remarkable performances.

In a tournament designed for pressure, passion, and pride, these young stars didn’t just participate—they etched their names in IPL folklore. Here’s a look at the youngest players ever to score more than 50 runs in an IPL match.

1️⃣ Vaibhav Suryavanshi – 14 Years and 32 Days

Imagine making history at just 14 years old!
In IPL 2025, Vaibhav Suryavanshi announced his arrival with a record-breaking innings against Gujarat Titans. In just his third match, the teenage sensation smashed 11 sixes and 7 fours, thrilling the crowd with fearless strokeplay.

🚨 14 YEAR OLD WITH AN IPL TON. 📷

Vaibhav Suryavanshi brought up a 35 ball hundred with a six. 📷 🤯pic.twitter.com/Gw6zkrqoxF

— khel insight (@Khel_insight) April 28, 2025

Vaibhav reached his first half-century at an astonishing 14 years and 32 days, and went on to complete a magnificent 35-ball century!
This stunning performance not only made him the youngest player to score fifty-plus runs in IPL history but also established him as a future superstar in Indian cricket.

2️⃣ Riyan Parag – 17 Years and 175 Days

Riyan Parag was a name that caught everyone’s attention during the IPL 2019 season.
At just 17 years and 175 days, Riyan scored a crucial fifty for Rajasthan Royals against a fiery Delhi Capitals bowling attack.

It was a gritty knock under pressure: with his team struggling at seven wickets down, Riyan held his nerve, grinding out a 50 off 49 deliveries, laced with four fours and two sixes.
Though Rajasthan Royals fell short, Parag’s knock was hailed for its maturity far beyond his years—a glimpse of the calm, composed cricketer he was destined to become.

3️⃣ Sanju Samson – 18 Years and 169 Days

A teenager with ice in his veins, Sanju Samson‘s heroics came in IPL 2013 when he was just 18 years and 169 days old.
Chasing a challenging target of 172 runs against Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sanju crafted a dazzling innings of 63 runs off 41 balls for Rajasthan Royals.

He combined classical cricketing shots with calculated aggression, earning the Player of the Match award for his match-winning effort.
Samson’s innings remains one of the most memorable teenage performances in IPL history, a prelude to the stylish batsman he is today.

4️⃣ Prithvi Shaw – 18 Years and 169 Days

Prithvi Shaw, known for his aggressive batting style, lived up to expectations in IPL 2018.
In just his second match for Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals), Shaw opened the innings against Kolkata Knight Riders and played a magnificent knock of 62 runs off 44 balls.

He peppered the field with seven fours and two sixes, helping Delhi post a mammoth 219-run total.
Shaw’s fearless batting, coupled with his ability to find gaps with precision, made him one of the youngest players to score a fifty in IPL history and a name to watch out for in Indian cricket.