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Vaibhav Suryavanshi etched his name into the cricketing history books by becoming the youngest centurion in T20 cricket. The 14-year-old sensation stunned the world with a breathtaking 100 off just 35 balls during Rajasthan Royals‘ clash against the Gujarat Titans in Jaipur. Making his debut hundred in the IPL, Suryavanshi showcased composure and flair far beyond his years, sending ripples across the cricketing and global sporting community. The knock didn’t just impress the cricketing fraternity, it electrified the wider sporting world.
Global icon Oscar Piastri lauds Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s record-breaking ton in IPL 2025
Adding a cross-sport flavor to the praise, Formula One star Oscar Piastri, currently leading the F1 Drivers’ Championship 2025, joined the wave of applause. The McLaren driver took to Instagram, posting an IPL reel to his story with the caption ‘14′ accompanied by a clapping emoji, acknowledging both the player’s age and historic feat.
Piastri, who is currently leading the 2025 Formula One Drivers’ Championship with 99 points, 10 ahead of his McLaren teammate Lando Norris, has also been scripting a remarkable story in motorsport. The 24-year-old from Melbourne, Australia, won the 2019 Formula Renault Eurocup before making history with consecutive FIA Formula 3 (2020) and Formula 2 (2021) titles with Prema Racing. Since joining McLaren in 2023, he has grown in stature, claiming his maiden Grand Prix victory in Hungary in 2024.
Mumbai Indians challenge looms for Suryavanshi
Gujarat have already been bore the full brunt of a Suryavanshi whirlwind at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, as the 14-year-old prodigy’s historic ton powered Rajasthan to a much-needed win. It was a night that brought joy to Jaipur and ignited hopes in the Royals’ camp but not without lingering questions. Despite that morale-boosting victory, concerns continue to hover over RR’s playoff trajectory. The triumph has kept the Royals mathematically alive in the IPL 2025 playoff race, but their path remains narrow and steep.
The Royals now prepare for a much sterner examination of their playoff mettle. Their next fixture, scheduled for Thursday, sees them clash with a resurgent Mumbai Indians outfit that has found ominous form in recent games For Suryavanshi, the game will serve as his acid test. His fairytale ton against Gujarat was dazzling, but now he must navigate the fire of world-class bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult. Both bowlers thrive in pressure scenarios and are known for dismantling even the most seasoned top orders.
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