In a rare cross-sport gesture, Formula 1 star
Oscar Piastri
gave a special shout-out to young cricket sensation
Vaibhav Suryavanshi
on Instagram. Piastri’s subtle recognition spoke volumes — a nod to Vaibhav’s age and his explosive arrival on the IPL stage.
Oscar Piastri applauds 14-year-old cricket sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Just 14 years and 32 days old, Vaibhav stunned the cricket world with an unforgettable innings for the Rajasthan Royals against the
Gujarat Titans
. Opening the batting, he smashed a jaw-dropping 101 off just 38 balls, becoming the youngest player in IPL and
T20 history
to score a century. His knock, laced with 11 sixes and 7 fours, came at a strike rate close to 265, rewriting record books and leaving fans, experts, and opposition players speechless.
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Vaibhav didn’t just survive — he dominated a world-class bowling lineup featuring Rashid Khan, Umesh Yadav, and Mohammed Siraj. With a calm head and fearless approach, he displayed maturity far beyond his years. His 50 came off just 18 balls, and he reached the milestone century in only 35 deliveries, setting a new benchmark for the
fastest IPL century
by an Indian.
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The story of a 14-year-old schooling international stars on the biggest T20 stage is inspiring enough. But when someone like Oscar Piastri, a young star in his own right, takes notice — it elevates the moment to something even more special.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi isn’t just a prodigy. He’s a phenomenon in the making — and the world is already watching.