India A secured a thunderous 148-run victory over the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 opener, propelled by a record-breaking century from teenager Vaibhav Suryavanshi and a power-hitting clinic from captain Jitesh Sharma.
Opting to bat first at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha,India A lost an early wicket, but what followed was an absolute spectacle,The 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi unleashed a devastating assault, showing impeccable timing and power from the get-go.Blazing Century: Suryavanshi rocketed to a sensational 32-ball century, He ultimately smashed 144 runs off just 42 deliveries, an innings laced with 11 fours and a stunning 15 towering sixes. His strike rate of 342.86 demolished the UAE bowling plans.
He built a colossal 163-run partnership off only 57 balls with Naman Dhir (34 off 23), completely shifting the momentum. After Suryavanshi’s departure, skipper Jitesh Sharma took over the mantle of carnage, remained unbeaten, providing a ferocious finish
India A fell just three runs shy of the 300-run mark, posting a mammoth 297/4 in their 20 overs .
Chasing 298, the UAE needed an extraordinary batting display of their own, but the pressure of the giant scoreboard was evident from ball one. India A’s bowlers maintained discipline early on,Left-arm pacer Gurjapneet Singh struck twice inside the powerplay, breaking the UAE’s top-order backbone and reducing them to a recovery mission. His control and variation earned him standout figures of 3/18, making him the most impactful bowler on the night. Spinner Harsh Dubey also joined the action, taking two crucial wickets as the UAE tried desperately to rebuild.
The only significant resistance came from Sohaib Khan, who showed great composure and strokeplay to battle against the odds. Sohaib crafted a fighting half-century, scoring 63 off 41 featuring 3 fours and six maximum balls before his brave knock was ended.
UAE managed to bat out their 20 overs but could only muster 149/7. India A cruised to an emphatic 148-run victory, making a massive statement in the tournament
Inda- A vs UAE match summary
Toss : India won the toss and Opted to bat first
India-A innings: 297/4 in 20 overs
Top performer: Vaibhav Suryavanshi 144 runs off 42 balls, Aayan Khan 1/42 in 3 overs
UAE innings: 149/7 in 20 overs
Top performer: Sohaib Khan 63 off 41 deliveries , Gurjapaneet Singh 3/18 in 4 overs
Result: India A won by 148 runs
Player of the match: Vaibhav Suryavanshi 144 off 42 balls