Ind A vs UAE: Suryavanshi 144 Seals Victory

It Was Raining Sixes in Doha: Suryavanshi’s 42-Ball Tornado Flattens UAE in Asia Cup Opener

The ACC Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 kicked off with an absolute explosion today, and the spark was all Vaibhav Suryavanshi. The India A opener put on a show for the ages, smashing a jaw-dropping 144 runs off just 42 deliveries to set up a massive 148-run demolition of the UAE.

It wasn’t just batting; it was a brutal, electrifying assault. Suryavanshi, who was rightfully named Player of the Match, seemed to be playing a video game. He cleared the ropes an incredible 15 times and found the boundary 11 more, bringing up his century in an astonishing 32 balls.

By the time he was done, the UAE bowlers looked completely stunned. After winning the toss and opting to bat, India A looked determined to make a statement. Even after Suryavanshi’s whirlwind innings ended, captain Jitesh Sharma kept the foot on the gas, adding a rapid, unbeaten 83* to push India A to a skyscraper-like total of 297/4 in their 20 overs. Faced with a mountain of a target, the UAE’s chase was over before it really began.

To their credit, Sohaib Khan played a lone, brave hand, scoring a respectable 63 off 41 balls. But the pressure from the scoreboard was just too much. India A’s bowlers, led by left-arm pacer Gurjapneet Singh (who finished with excellent figures of 3/18), never let the opposition breathe.

The UAE innings eventually trickled to a close at 149/7. It was a dominant, powerful performance from India A, who have thrown down the gauntlet to the rest of the competition.