Was Vaibhav Suryavanshi's explosive century just a one-off miracle? That's the burning question after his sudden disappearance with the bat in the two matches that followed. The 14-year-old prodigy who smashed records with a 35-ball century hasn't looked the same since—and what’s raising eyebrows is the eerie similarity in his dismissals.

The Record-Breaking Knock That Shook IPL

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the teenage sensation, made his IPL debut on April 19. But it was his jaw-dropping innings on April 28 against Gujarat Titans that stunned the cricketing world. He blasted 101 runs off just 38 balls, hammering 11 sixes and 7 fours—making him the fastest Indian to score a century in IPL history and the youngest ever in T20 cricket.

Then Came the Collapse…

After that historic innings, the next two matches told a completely different story. On May 1 against Mumbai Indians, Vaibhav was dismissed for a duck after just two deliveries. If that was considered a blip, his next outing on May 4 against Kolkata Knight Riders only fueled the doubts—he was gone again after just two balls.

A Pattern in Dismissal Sparks Concern

Both dismissals came from almost identical deliveries—outswingers bowled on the fourth stump line. Against Mumbai, Deepak Chahar got him. Against KKR, it was Vaibhav Arora. In both cases, the young batter chased wide deliveries and fell prey to poor shot selection. Analysts and fans are beginning to wonder if bowlers have already found a glaring weakness in his technique.

Century a Fluke? The Next Matches Will Decide

Was that breathtaking century just beginner's luck? Or was it a glimpse of a genuine talent still finding his feet in top-level cricket? Rajasthan Royals will face CSK and Punjab Kings next, and all eyes will be on Vaibhav. These two games could shape the narrative around his early career—was the Gujarat innings lightning in a bottle, or just the beginning of something special?

One thing is clear: talent isn't in question. But in cricket, consistency is what separates legends from flashes in the pan.