India A Clinches Decisive Victory Over UAE Fueled by Suryavanshi’s Blazing Century
India A secured a commanding 148-run win against the UAE in the Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025, propelled by a stunning century from Vaibhav Suryavanshi. The right-handed batter’s explosive performance set the stage for a dominant display,showcasing India’s emerging talent on the international stage.
This victory underscores India A’s strong start in the Rising Stars Asia Cup, a tournament designed to nurture the next generation of cricketers. The comprehensive win not only boosts India’s position in the competition but also provides valuable experience for players vying for selection in the senior national team.The tournament serves as a crucial platform for identifying and developing talent ahead of major international events, including the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, were cricket is set to make its return.
Suryavanshi’s innings of 144 runs arrived at a blistering pace,establishing itself as the joint-fifth fastest century in men’s T20 cricket.While Urvil Patel and Abhishek sharma share the Indian record for the quickest T20 century at 28 balls, and Rishabh Pant previously achieved a 32-ball ton in 2018, Suryavanshi’s contribution was pivotal in building a formidable total.
The Indian innings continued its aggressive momentum with captain Jitesh Sharma contributing an unbeaten 83 off just 32 deliveries, punctuated by eight fours and six sixes. This late-order hitting propelled India A to a total of 297/4 – the joint fifth-highest team total recorded in men’s T20 cricket. UAE’s bowlers struggled to contain the onslaught, with Mohammed Faraazuddin, Aayan Afzal Khan, and muhammad Arfan each claiming a single wicket while conceding 64, 42, and 57 runs respectively.
In response, the UAE batting lineup faltered against India A’s disciplined bowling attack. Harsh Dubey and Gurjapneet Singh quickly reduced the UAE to 48/4 within the first eight overs. Despite a resilient 63 off 41 balls from Sohaib Khan, the UAE could only manage 149/7 in their 20 overs. Gurjapneet Singh was the pick of the Indian bowlers, claiming 3/18.
Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025 – Brief Scores: India A 297/4 (Vaibhav Suryavanshi 144, Jitesh Sharma 83 not out; Aayan Afzal Khan 1/42) defeated UAE 149/7 (Sohaib Khan 63; Gurjapneet Singh 3/18) by 148 runs.
