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thebalanced.newsVaibhav Sooryavanshi Scores Third-Fastest IPL Century, Sets Multiple Records at 15
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has emerged as a standout performer in IPL 2026, smashing a 36-ball century—the third fastest in IPL history—against Sunrisers Hyderabad. This marks his second IPL hundred, following a 35-ball ton last season, and he has recorded three half-centuries off 15 balls or fewer this season. Sooryavanshi's aggressive innings included multiple sixes, notably four consecutive sixes off Praful Hinge, whom he had been dismissed by earlier. His performances have sparked calls for his inclusion in the Indian national team, with cricket legends offering both praise and advice. He also became the youngest player to reach 1,000 T20 runs, highlighting his rapid rise in professional cricket.
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Sentiment
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AI Analysis
Political bias across 25 sources
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The article group predominantly presents a sports-focused narrative without political framing. Coverage centers on Sooryavanshi's cricketing achievements, records, and expert opinions, reflecting a celebratory tone common in sports journalism. Perspectives include praise from cricket legends and calls for national team selection, with no evident political viewpoints or partisan framing.
Sentiment — Positive (81/100)
The overall sentiment across the articles is positive, emphasizing Sooryavanshi's exceptional talent, record-breaking performances, and promising future. While some pieces include constructive advice from former players, the tone remains encouraging and admiring. There is a consistent focus on his achievements and potential, with no negative or critical sentiment dominating the coverage.
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Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 25 Apr, 03:55 pm. Other outlets followed.
- 1indiatoday25 Apr, 03:55 pmAn angry 15-year-old: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi exacts revenge on SRH with 2nd IPL hundred
- 2hindustantimes25 Apr, 04:06 pmVaibhav Sooryavanshi knocks the daylights out of SRH with third-fastest IPL century of all time
- 3republicworld25 Apr, 04:06 pm100 In Just 36 Balls: 15-Year-Old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Smashes Third-Fastest Century In IPL History
- 4firstpost25 Apr, 04:06 pmVaibhav Sooryavanshi scripts history with stunning IPL hundred against Sunrisers Hyderabad
- 5oneindia25 Apr, 04:14 pmRR vs SRH IPL Match: Vaibhav Suryavanshi's 36-Ball Hundred Stuns IPL, 15-Year-Old Becomes Orange Cap Holder
- 6businessstandard25 Apr, 04:18 pmIPL 2026: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashes 3rd fastest hundred in IPL history
- 7news1825 Apr, 04:26 pmSooryavanshi''s century powers RR to 228 6 against SRH
- 8news1825 Apr, 04:26 pmVaibhav Sooryavanshi''s third-fastest IPL ton propels RR to 228 6 against SRH
- 9news1825 Apr, 04:26 pmIPL 2026: Sooryavanshi's explosive ton powers RR to 228 6 against SRH
- 10theprint25 Apr, 04:27 pmVaibhav Sooryavanshi''s third-fastest IPL ton propels RR to 228 6 against SRH
Lens Score breakdown
29/100
Public interest8/100
Coverage gap80%
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Story context
- Category
- Sports
- Location
- Jaipur, India
- Sources analysed
- 25
- Last analysed
- 25 Apr 2026
- Key entities
- SooryavanshiSunrisers HyderabadBoundary (cricket)InningsRajasthan RoyalsJaipurIndiaBatting (cricket)Sawai Mansingh StadiumPat CumminsBowling (cricket)Run rate
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