The 14-year-old prodigy, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, delivered an innings of pure, unadulterated carnage in Doha. Playing for India A in the Rising Stars Asia Cup, the young batter unleashed absolute mayhem against the UAE, rewriting the history books with a performance that defied his age.
It wasn't just batting; it was an explosion of talent. Vaibhav Suryavanshi hammered a breathtaking 144 runs, needing only 42 deliveries to reach the total. The centrepiece of this onslaught was his century, which came in a hardly believable 32 balls. He didn't just find the gaps; he dismantled the opposing bowling attack, making the international-level match look like a backyard game.
This incredible performance has etched his name in the record books multiple times. The knock made Vaibhav Suryavanshi the first cricketer ever to score a century for India A in a T20 match. It was also the joint-third fastest T20 hundred ever scored by an Indian batter, placing him in elite company alongside Rishabh Pant.
Astonishingly, this isn't his first time rewriting the record books with such speed. He is now the only batter in T20 history to have two hundreds scored in 35 or fewer balls. His previous feat came earlier in the year during the 2025 IPL, where he announced himself by smashing a 35-ball century for the Rajasthan Royals against the Gujarat Titans.
Today's performance was a statement innings, an announcement from a young man who is clearly destined for the biggest stages. Vaibhav Suryavanshi played with the power and poise of a seasoned legend, and all signs indicate that the young superstar will be a blessing for Indian cricket for many years to come.
