Oscar Piastri, a devoted follower of the Australian Cricket Team, has a deep passion for the sport. Cricket holds a significant place in Australian culture, with many individuals enjoying the game in their own backyards. The country’s fans are highly enthusiastic about cricket and are fortunate to have state-of-the-art stadiums in several major cities.
Hailing from Australia himself, Oscar Piastri shares a strong affinity for the Australian Cricket Team. He frequently expresses his support for the team and engages in friendly banter with Indian journalist Karun Chandok. In a display of his dedication, Piastri attended the Abu Dhabi GP wearing a vintage Australian jersey from 2003, which was gifted to him by Brett Lee following Australia’s triumph in the 2023 ODI World Cup.
Amidst the ongoing 2024 IPL, Piastri has decided to involve himself in the tournament. He reached out to his fans on X, seeking their input on which team he should support. Taking into account the opinions of Chandok and Jehan Daruvala, World Cup-winning captain Pat Cummins recommended the Sunrisers Hyderabad as Piastri’s team of choice.
On the 27th of March, the Sunrisers Hyderabad achieved the highest total score in the history of the Indian Premier League. They dominated the Mumbai Indians, scoring an impressive 277 runs and surpassing the previous record of 263 held by the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Speaking at the post-match press conference, SRH Captain Pat Cummins expressed disbelief at the extraordinary nature of the game, labeling it as “remarkable.”
Despite their remarkable score of 278, the Sunrisers Hyderabad came close to losing the match, as the Mumbai Indians also put up a strong fight with 246 runs. The Mumbai Indians’ batsmen launched an aggressive attack from the very first ball but faltered towards the end of their innings due to exceptional bowling by the pacers.