In a breathtaking exhibition of power-hitting, Rajasthan Royals’ opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi made his mark in IPL history by hitting the tournament’s fastest century. His record-breaking century illuminated the stadium and caught the eyes of fans worldwide—including an unexpected one from the motorsport universe.
Formula One race car driver Oscar Piastri took to Twitter to praise Suryavanshi, labelling the innings “pure adrenaline” and drawing a parallel between it and racing at 300 km/h. The Aussie race car driver’s accolades brought cricket and F1 fans on their respective forums into a whirlwind of enthusiasm, representing an unusual crossover of admiration between two high-octane sports.
Suryavanshi, who has been rising steadily through the ranks, described the moment as surreal. “Getting a nod from a Formula One driver? That’s wild,” he said post-match. “I’ve always loved speed—on the pitch and off it. Big thanks to Oscar!”
The shoutout is only another moment of brilliance in what’s emerging as a breakout year for the young batsman. With this effort, Suryavanshi not only contributed to his team’s crucial win but also solidified his image as one of IPL’s most exciting talents.
