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.
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.
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.
