14-Year-Old Vaibhav Suryavanshi Smashes 144 as India A Crush UAE
<p>The Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 began with a spectacular show in Doha as <strong>14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi</strong> delivered one of the greatest T20 innings ever played by an Indian youngster. India A outclassed the UAE by a massive <strong>148 runs</strong>, thanks to an explosive batting display led by the teenage prodigy.</p><p>India A, batting first, posted an unbelievable total of <strong>297 for 4 in 20 overs</strong>, one of their highest scores in men’s T20 cricket. The hero of the innings was undoubtedly Suryavanshi, whose fearless hitting and unbelievable timing stunned both fans and opponents. His knock set the tone for India A’s campaign and marked a new chapter in the rise of young Indian cricketing talent.</p><h3><strong>A Historic Knock from a Young Star</strong></h3><p>Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s innings was nothing short of sensational. The left-hander hammered <strong>144 runs from just 42 balls</strong>, punishing every bowler who dared to challenge him. His innings included <strong>11 boundaries and an incredible 15 sixes</strong>, sending the ball soaring into the Doha night repeatedly. With a strike rate of 342, he produced one of the most destructive innings ever seen at this level.</p><p>The young sensation brought up his hundred in just <strong>32 balls</strong>, making it the <strong>joint-second fastest century by an Indian in men’s T20 cricket</strong>. He now shares this record with Rishabh Pant, while only Urvil Patel and Abhishek Sharma have reached the milestone quicker at the senior level.</p><p>His achievement did not stop there. At just <strong>14 years and 232 days old</strong>, Suryavanshi is now the <strong>youngest male player to score a T20 century for a national side</strong>. The previous record was held by Bangladesh’s Mushfiqur Rahim, who achieved it at 16. The magnitude of Suryavanshi’s accomplishment becomes even more impressive when considering the pressure, the stage, and the quality of the opposition.</p><p>This was also his <strong>second T20 century</strong>, after his 35-ball hundred in IPL 2025 for the Rajasthan Royals, where he became the youngest player to score a century in IPL history.</p><h3><strong>A Lucky Escape That Changed Everything</strong></h3><p>Interestingly, Suryavanshi was dropped off the very first ball he faced. That missed chance turned out to be disastrous for UAE, as the teenager took full advantage of the early lifeline. He began with controlled aggression before switching to pure power hitting. He reached 50 in just <strong>17 balls</strong>, and once he settled, the boundaries came thick and fast.</p><p>His partnership with <strong>Naman Dhir</strong>, worth <strong>163 runs in only 57 balls</strong>, completely shifted the momentum in India A’s favour. Dhir played a supporting role with 34 runs, while Suryavanshi tore apart the UAE bowling attack almost single-handedly.</p><h3><strong>Captain Jitesh Sharma Adds More Fireworks</strong></h3><p>After Suryavanshi was dismissed in the 13th over, captain <strong>Jitesh Sharma</strong> kept the scoring rate sky-high with a blistering <strong>83 not out off only 32 balls</strong>. At one stage, India A looked like they might cross the historic 300-run mark—an achievement only four men’s international teams have managed. Although they finished at <strong>297</strong>, the total was still enormous and virtually unbeatable.</p><h3><strong>UAE Struggle Under Pressure</strong></h3><p>UAE’s chase never gained momentum, as the Indian bowlers struck at regular intervals. The only standout for UAE was <strong>Shoaib Khan</strong>, who played a fine knock of <strong>63 off 41 balls</strong>, but it was far from enough with the required run rate climbing every over.</p><p>For India A, <strong>Gurjapneet Singh</strong> delivered a brilliant spell, picking up <strong>3 wickets for just 18 runs</strong>, ensuring that UAE never found a way back into the match. The home side eventually finished at <strong>149 for 7</strong>, giving India A a dominant <strong>148-run victory</strong>.</p><h3><strong>A Powerful Start to the Tournament</strong></h3><p>This massive win not only boosts India A’s confidence but also sends a clear message to the rest of the teams in the competition. With young talents like Vaibhav Suryavanshi performing at such an exceptional level, India A looks like a strong contender for the Rising Stars title.</p>