Former England captain Jos Buttler could not hold back his admiration for Rajasthan Royals’ young star Vaibhav Suryavanshi who, at just 14, delivered performances that left the cricket world stunned. While speaking during a podcast, Jos Buttler recalled a moment during the IPL 2025 when he genuinely felt that the teenage talent might be the best player he had ever seen.
Jos Buttler had been keeping an eye on Vaibhav Suryavanshi ever since he made headlines as the youngest player to enter the IPL auction, just 13 at the time. What truly cemented the teenager’s reputation was his blistering 35-ball century, the second fastest in the IPL history, scored against a top-tier bowling lineup. Jos Buttler, who was on the receiving end of that innings, said watching it unfold was both inspiring and disheartening, especially as a veteran player. He highlighted the quality of bowlers Suryavanshi faced, including Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna and Rashid Khan, and how the youngster cleared the boundaries with ease and power. He described the performance as outrageous and said it sent shockwaves through the cricketing world.
Yet, it wasn’t just the explosive century that impressed Buttler the most. He was particularly struck by Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s composed and intelligent knock of 57 off 33 balls against Chennai Super Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. While watching match on TV, Jos Buttler was amazed by the way the young batter handled experienced bowlers like Ravi Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja with confidence and calm. He admired the way Vaibhav Suryavanshi picked his moments, attacking when needed and rotating strike with assurance, describing it as the work of a seasoned professional.
Jos Buttler went even further in his praise, comparing the elegance of Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s bat swing to legends like Yuvraj Singh and Brian Lara. He noted that while the century showed fearlessness, it was the maturity and control during the CSK innings that truly convinced him of the boy’s exceptional talent.
