Oscar Piastri Hails 14-Year-Old IPL Phenom Vaibhav Suryavanshi for Record-Breaking Century
In a unique moment of cross-sport admiration, Formula 1 leader Oscar Piastri has praised 14-year-old cricket sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi for his record-breaking century in the 2025 IPL. Vaibhav’s extraordinary knock of 101 runs off 38 balls made him the youngest centurion in IPL histor
<p class="" data-start="197" data-end="213"><em data-start="197" data-end="213">April 30, 2025</em></p><p class="" data-start="215" data-end="591">Formula 1 championship leader <strong data-start="245" data-end="262">Oscar Piastri</strong> has extended heartfelt praise to <strong data-start="296" data-end="319">Vaibhav Suryavanshi</strong>, the 14-year-old cricket sensation who stunned the sporting world with a blistering century in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL). The young cricketer&rsquo;s remarkable performance caught the attention of athletes and fans globally &mdash; and Piastri was quick to acknowledge it.</p><p class="" data-start="593" data-end="904">Vaibhav, playing for <strong data-start="614" data-end="634">Rajasthan Royals</strong>, smashed an astonishing <strong data-start="659" data-end="689">101 runs off just 38 balls</strong> against Gujarat Titans. His innings, filled with powerful strokes and fearless confidence, featured <strong data-start="790" data-end="814">11 sixes and 7 fours</strong>, and set a new record for the <strong data-start="845" data-end="867">youngest centurion</strong> in both IPL and T20 cricket history.</p><p class="" data-start="906" data-end="1282">The performance sent ripples across the cricketing community, but it also impressed figures outside the sport. Oscar Piastri, currently at the top of the Formula 1 Drivers&rsquo; Championship standings, shared his admiration through a public statement, describing Vaibhav&rsquo;s innings as &ldquo;unreal&rdquo; and &ldquo;the kind of passion and composure you rarely see &mdash; even in seasoned professionals.&rdquo;</p><p class="" data-start="1284" data-end="1630">This gesture of admiration highlights a unique moment of cross-sport respect &mdash; two young athletes, both rewriting history in their fields, recognizing each other&rsquo;s brilliance. Piastri, known for his calm mindset and technical precision on the racetrack, seemed genuinely inspired by Vaibhav&rsquo;s fearlessness and natural talent on the cricket pitch.</p><p class="" data-start="1632" data-end="1891">Meanwhile, Vaibhav has become a household name overnight. His century &mdash; achieved in just <strong data-start="1721" data-end="1733">35 balls</strong> &mdash; not only led Rajasthan Royals to a commanding victory but also earned him accolades from cricketing greats, teammates, and sports icons across disciplines.</p><p class="" data-start="1893" data-end="2121">As the 2025 IPL season and Formula 1 calendar continue to unfold, this unexpected but heartwarming connection between cricket and motorsport stands as a powerful reminder of how talent, grit, and dedication transcend boundaries.</p><hr class="" data-start="2123" data-end="2126"><p class="" data-start="2128" data-end="2242"><em data-start="2128" data-end="2242">Written by &ndash; <a class="" href="https://www.hexadecimalsoftware.com" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="2142" data-end="2201">HEXADECIMAL SOFTWARE</a> AND <a class="" href="https://www.hexahome.in" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="2206" data-end="2241">HEXAHOME</a></em></p>

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