Fri Nov 14 12:30:00 UTC 2025: News Article:
Vaibhav Suryavanshi Smashes Record-Breaking Century as India-A Dominates UAE in Rising Stars Asia Cup Opener
Doha, Qatar – In a stunning display of power-hitting, Vaibhav Suryavanshi blasted a 32-ball century, leading India-A to a commanding victory over the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in their opening match of the ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025. The Group B encounter, held at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium on Friday, saw India-A elect to bat first after winning the toss, a decision that was immediately justified by Suryavanshi’s explosive innings.
The 14-year-old opener tore into the UAE bowling attack from the outset, reaching his century with a flurry of boundaries and towering sixes. Suryavanshi eventually fell for a blistering 144 off just 42 balls, an innings studded with 11 fours and 15 sixes. His knock propelled India-A to a formidable total of 297/4 in their 20 overs.
Suryavanshi’s innings is now the joint-third fastest T20 century by an Indian batsman. He shares the third position with Rishabh Pant.
Naman Dhir provided valuable support with a quickfire 34 off 22 balls, contributing to a 163-run partnership for the second wicket.
India-A are placed in Group B alongside UAE, Oman, and Pakistan-A. The tournament features a total of eight teams, with Group A comprising Bangladesh-A, Hong Kong, Afghanistan-A, and Sri Lanka-A. The highly anticipated match between India-A and Pakistan-A is scheduled for Sunday, November 16th.
India-A Playing XI: Priansh Arya, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Nehal Wadhera, Naman Dhir, Jitesh Sharma (C/WK), Ramandeep Singh, Ashutosh Sharma, Harsh Dubey, Yash Thakur, Gurjapneet Singh, Suyash Sharma.
UAE Playing XI: Alishan Sharafu (C), Syed Haider (WK), Sohaib Khan, Mayank Rajesh Kumar, Harshit Kaushik, Aayan Afzal Khan, Ahmed Tariq, Muhammad Arfan, Muhammad Farazuddin, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Muhammad Jawadullah.
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