Former India head coach Ravi Shastri said that Matthew Hayden was astonished by 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s explosive batting during IPL 2025. Shastri revealed that Hayden questioned the youngster’s age after watching him effortlessly smash pacers Mohammad Siraj and Ishant Sharma for sixes.
Rajasthan Royals (RR) signed him for ₹1.1 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction when he was just 13. A year later, the left-handed batter repaid the trust by smashing a century against the Gujarat Titans (GT). At 14, he became the youngest player ever to achieve the milestone in Indian Premier League history.
On April 28 in Jaipur, Vaibhav Suryavanshi delivered one of the most explosive knocks in IPL history, smashing a 35-ball century at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. The 14-year-old prodigy showed no fear against bowlers like Mohammed Siraj, Ishant Sharma, Prasidh Krishna, and Rashid Khan.
Vaibhav blasted 101 runs with seven boundaries and eleven sixes, helping Rajasthan Royals chase down a 210-run target in just 16 overs. He went on to win the Super Striker of the Season award after scoring 252 runs in seven innings at a staggering strike rate of 206.55.
The Bihar-born batter carried his red-hot form into youth internationals, smashing 143 off 78 deliveries in a U19 ODI against England in Worcester. He finished as the leading run-scorer of the series with 355 runs at an impressive average of 71.
Matthew Hayden Said, 'He Can't Be 14' - Ravi Shastri
Speaking on the Willow Talk show on the LiSTNR Sport podcast, Ravi Shastri recalled that Matthew Hayden refused to believe Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s age. Shastri, who was commentating during the Jaipur match, said that the 14-year-old amazed everyone by reaching his century within ten overs.
“I was amazed; I was on air in that game in Jaipur. I went on air in the 4th over and I did two stints in a row because we were one commentator short by that time. By the 9th, 10th over, he had gotten to his 100 and he had smacked it," Shastri said.
“He (Vaibhav) was hitting Mohammed Siraj, Ishant Sharma, 10 rows back over extra cover and midwicket. Haydos (Matthew Hayden) was there and he said, ‘Oh, he can’t be 14’ and I said, ‘Come on, calm down,’ he added.
Now For Him Is the Toughest Period - Ravi Shastri on Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Ravi Shastri stated that Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s talent is undeniable, but the youngster could face a critical phase in his development. Shastri warned that early success can be overwhelming and stressed the importance of guidance to help him navigate pressure and setbacks.
"That now for him is the toughest period. Because he's made such an impression and such a young age, much like Sachin. Now, in the next 2-3 years, he needs someone to guide him because you can go off the rails very quickly."
"It can go into your head; expectations are high, you may not be able to handle it. This is where someone has to go and tell him, 'You are bound to fail at some stage'. This game is a leveller."
"So don't be upset. It's a part and parcel of life, but you stick to what you're doing, and once you start embracing failure, take it in your stride, that is when you'll do well. But this is an important period for him," added the former India coach.
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