Teenage Prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi Blasts His Way Into Record Books
In a display of raw, explosive power-hitting that left spectators and opponents in awe, 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi announced his arrival on the international stage with a spectacular 32-ball century for India A against the UAE. The carnage unfolded at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha during a Rising Stars Asia Cup encounter, where the young batsman single-handedly dismantled the bowling attack.
A Record-Breaking Innings of Pure Carnage
Choosing to bat first, India A suffered an early setback with the dismissal of Priyansh Arya for just 10 runs. However, this only set the stage for Suryavanshi's historic assault. Once he found his rhythm, the UAE bowlers had absolutely no answers. The teenage sensation raced to a half-century in a mere 17 balls, showcasing a combination of clean striking and fearless intent.
The onslaught peaked in a single over bowled by Harshit Kaushik, which Suryavanshi plundered for 30 runs, launching four massive sixes and a boundary. He needed only another 15 deliveries to convert his fifty into a magnificent hundred, reaching the milestone in just 32 balls. His incredible knock finally ended in the 13th over, but not before he had amassed a staggering 144 runs from 42 balls, an innings decorated with 15 sixes and 11 fours.
Joining the Elite Club of India's Fastest Scorers
This whirlwind century has firmly etched Vaibhav Suryavanshi's name among the fastest century-makers in Indian T20 cricket history. His 32-ball ton makes him the joint-second fastest Indian to achieve the feat, a record he now shares with wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant, who scored a 32-ball hundred for Delhi in 2018.
In the process, the young prodigy also surpassed Indian captain Rohit Sharma's iconic 35-ball T20I century scored against Sri Lanka back in 2017. The only Indians ahead of him on the list are Urvil Patel and Abhishek Sharma, both of whom scored centuries in 28 balls during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (2024-25 season).
Supported by a blistering 83 off 32 balls from captain Jitesh Sharma, Suryavanshi's assault propelled India A to a colossal total of 297 for 4 in their 20 overs, putting the game far beyond the reach of the UAE team.
The Making of a Young Superstar
This is not the first time Vaibhav Suryavanshi has demonstrated his extraordinary power-hitting abilities. He already holds the record for the second-fastest century in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL), a 35-ball ton he scored for the Rajasthan Royals against the Gujarat Titans.
With this latest 32-ball masterpiece in a high-pressure international youth tournament, Suryavanshi is rapidly building a reputation as one of the most exciting young talents in the global T20 circuit, signaling a very bright future for Indian cricket.
