Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025: Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s 144 off 42 Balls Demolishes UAE as India A Win by 148 Runs
West End Park, Doha – 14 November 2025Fourteen-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi announced himself to the world with a jaw-dropping 144 off 42 balls – the fastest T20 century by an Indian – as India A obliterated UAE by 148 runs in the second Group B clash of the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025. Blasting 15 sixes and 11 fours, the teenage prodigy powered India to 297/4 – the highest T20 total by an ‘A’ team – before a disciplined bowling attack skittled UAE for 149/7.Player of the Match: Vaibhav Suryavanshi (IND-A) – 144 (42), 11×4, 15×6, SR 342.85
India Batting Highlights
India A 297/4 (20 ov) – Teenage TornadoSent in to bat, India lost Priyansh Arya (10) to a run-out in the 2nd over, but what followed was carnage.
- 16/1 (1.4 ov) → 179/2 (11.1 ov): Vaibhav & Naman Dhir added 163 in 57 balls.
- Suryavanshi reached 50 in 18 balls, 100 in 32, 144 in 42 – 15 sixes, including five in one over off Harshit Kaushik.
- 195/3 (12.3 ov): Suryavanshi finally holed out.
- Jitesh Sharma (c/wk) took over: 83 off 32* (8×4, 6×6), 102-run unbroken stand with Ramandeep Singh (6*).
Key Stand: 163 runs in 57 balls – Suryavanshi & Dhir (2nd wicket)
UAE Bowling highlights :
- Mohammed Faraazuddin: 1/64 (4)
- Muhammad Arfan: 1/57 (4)
- Aayan Afzal Khan: 1/42 (3)
UAE Batting highlights
UAE 149/7 (20 ov, T:298) – Early Collapse, Lone FightChasing 298 (14.90 rpo), UAE crumbled early:
- 20/1 (3.1 ov): Alishan Sharafu (c) (3) caught at mid-off.
- 21/2 (3.3 ov): Ahmed Tariq lbw first ball.
- 48/4 (7.4 ov): Gurjapneet Singh (3/18) and Harsh Dubey (2/12) triggered a double-wicket maiden.
Sohaib Khan fought with 63 off 41 (6 sixes), adding 61 with Muhammad Arfan (26), but Yash Thakur (1/22) and Ramandeep Singh (1/32) closed out professionally.
Fall of wickets: 20/1, 21/2, 48/3, 48/4, 83/5, 144/6, 146/7
India A Bowling:
- Gurjapneet Singh: 3/18 (4) – new-ball destroyer
- Harsh Dubey: 2/12 (2)
- Yash Thakur: 1/22 (4)
- Ramandeep Singh: 1/32 (4)
Key Moments
| Over | Event |
|---|---|
| 1.4 | Arya run out – IND 16/1 |
| 11.1 | Dhir caught – IND 179/2 |
| 12.3 | Suryavanshi 144, caught – IND 195/3 |
| 3.1-3.3 | Gurjapneet double strike – UAE 21/2 |
| 7.4 | Dubey bowls Kaushik – UAE 48/4 |
| 18.2 | Sohaib Khan caught – UAE 144/6 |
Standout Performers
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi (IND-A): 144 (42) – 15 sixes, fastest T20 ton by Indian (32 balls).
- Jitesh Sharma (IND-A): 83 (32)* – Captain’s blitz.
- Sohaib Khan (UAE): 63 (41) – lone warrior.
What It Means
- India A: 2 points, +7.40 NRR – Group B leaders.
- UAE: 0-1 – face Oman next.
- Next: India A vs Pakistan A – Nov 16, 12:00 PM IST (blockbuster).
Final Scorecard Summary
India A 297/4 (20)
Vaibhav Suryavanshi 144 (42), Jitesh Sharma 83* (32), Naman Dhir 34 (23)
Mohammed Faraazuddin 1/64, Muhammad Arfan 1/57
UAE 149/7 (20)
Sohaib Khan 63 (41), Muhammad Arfan 26 (26), Syed Haider 20 (16)
Gurjapneet Singh 3/18, Harsh Dubey 2/12
Result: India A won by 148 runs
A teenage tornado tore through Doha. Vaibhav Suryavanshi is no longer a prodigy – he’s a phenomenon.
