In the high-octane world of T20 Cricket, one name is echoing louder than any other: Vaibhav Suryavanshi. The 14-year-old prodigy has just surpassed all competition to become the DP World 2025 Rising Stars Asia Cup's top run-scorer, cementing his status as India's next big sensation.
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The ongoing Semi-Final clash between India A and Bangladesh A witnessed yet another explosive start. Chasing a formidable target, India A raced to the 50-run mark in record time. The blitz from Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Priyansh Arya was the fastest team 50 of the tournament, a record largely fueled by Suryavanshi’s fearless willow.
Although he departed for a rapid-fire 38 off just 15 balls, his job of setting the tempo was done. Suryavanshi’s dominance is best understood by looking at the tournament's batting charts. He isn't just scoring runs at a solid pace; he is demoralising bowlers.
Top 5 Run-Scorers (2025 Rising Stars Asia Cup):
1. Vaibhav Suryavanshi (India A)- 239 runs
2. Maaz Sadaqat (Pakistan A)- 212
3. Habibur Rahman Sohan (Bangladesh A)- 202
4. Jitesh Sharma (India A)- 118
5. Naman Dhir (India A)- 106
What sets the Bihar-born teenager apart from this elite list is his aggression. Suryavanshi is the only batter in the top 5 boasting a strike rate of over 200. His strike-rate in this tournament is a whopping 243.87. While others accumulate, he annihilates.
Earlier in the tournament, he announced his arrival on the global stage with a jaw-dropping 144 runs off just 42 balls against the UAE. That knock, studded with towering sixes, showcased his ability to find boundaries at will. It’s becoming a habit for him to provide India A with a "flying start" almost every time he walks out to bat, taking the pressure off the middle order instantly.
At just 14, Vaibhav Suryavanshi is playing with the maturity of a veteran and the fearlessness of youth. If this tournament is a glimpse of the future, Indian cricket is in safe, and incredibly fast, hands.
