Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old cricket prodigy, made headlines with a stunning performance in the Rising Stars Asia Cup, scoring a remarkable 144 runs off just 42 balls against the UAE. His innings included 15 sixes and 11 fours, leading India A to a commanding 148-run victory. Suryavanshi's century came in just 32 balls, making him the joint-second fastest Indian to achieve this milestone in T20 cricket, matching Rishabh Pant's record from 2018.

India A opted to bat first and set a formidable target of 297 runs. Suryavanshi's explosive batting began with a rapid fifty in just 17 balls, and he continued to dominate the UAE bowlers, particularly targeting Harshit Kaushik, from whom he scored 30 runs in a single over. His partnership with Naman Dhir, who contributed 34 runs, was crucial as they added 168 runs for the second wicket in just over 10 overs.

Captain Jitesh Sharma also played a significant role, scoring 83 runs off 32 balls, helping to propel the team's total. In response, the UAE struggled to keep up, finishing their innings at 149 for 7. Shoaib Khan was the standout performer for the UAE, scoring 63 runs off 41 balls. However, India A's bowlers, led by Gurjapneet Singh, who took 3 wickets for 18 runs, ensured a comfortable win.

This victory marks a strong start for India A in the tournament, with their next match against Pakistan Shaheens scheduled for Sunday.