Vaibhav Suryavanshi Smashes 15 Sixes as India A Posts Record 297/4 in T20 Clash — A Star Is Born | Doha | November 11, 2025
Vaibhav Suryavanshi hits a stunning six to bring up his 100, the second-fastest ton in IPL history.
In one of the most explosive T20 batting performances in recent memory, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 22-year-old rising star from Maharashtra, lit up the Doha sky with an astonishing display of power-hitting, smashing 15 sixes and propelling India A to a record-breaking total of 297/4 against the United Arab Emirates A in the Rising Stars Asia Cup on Sunday evening.
The right-handed top-order batter, relatively new to the national setup, played an innings that left spectators, commentators, and teammates awestruck — a knock that many are already calling a “statement innings” for Indian cricket’s next generation.
💥 A Night of Pure Carnage – Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Walking in at No. 3 after a brisk start by the openers, Vaibhav Suryavanshi wasted no time announcing his intent. He began with a flurry of drives and flicks before switching gears to full destruction mode. His final score — 147 off just 52 balls — included 15 towering sixes and 8 boundaries, with a strike rate of 282.6.
The young batter’s onslaught was so commanding that even the UAE bowlers resorted to defensive lines, but Suryavanshi’s quick hands and impeccable timing punished every error. He targeted both sides of the wicket — launching clean hits over long-on, deep midwicket, and extra cover — with most of his sixes clearing 90 meters.
By the time he was dismissed in the 18th over, the scoreboard had already crossed 270, leaving the opposition stunned and the audience in Doha on its feet. India A eventually posted 297/4, one of the highest totals ever recorded by an Indian team in T20 cricket across levels.
🏏 Support Cast: Controlled Chaos – Vaibhav Suryavanshi
While Suryavanshi’s heroics took center stage, the performance was well supported by contributions from Riyan Parag (42 off 26) and Tilak Varma (37 off 21). Their partnership ensured India A maintained momentum throughout the innings.
Captain Abhishek Sharma, who opened the innings, provided a brisk start with 29 off 18, setting up the stage for the fireworks that followed.
The UAE bowlers — led by Aayan Khan and Zahoor Ahmed — struggled to contain the carnage, conceding over 200 runs in boundaries and sixes alone.
🏹 Records Shattered
Vaibhav Suryavanshi knock etched multiple records into the books:
- Most sixes (15) in a single T20 innings by an India A player.
- Third-highest individual score by an Indian in T20 cricket, behind Rohit Sharma’s 264 and Shubman Gill’s 150+ exploits in domestic T20s.
- India A’s highest-ever team total in a T20 game.
- Fastest century by an Indian A player — in just 32 balls.
These records, achieved with composure and clean technique, mark Suryavanshi as a future prospect for India’s senior T20 squad.
🌍 Indian Cricket’s Next Big Thing?
Selectors and analysts have long been watching Suryavanshi’s rise in the domestic circuit. Known for his aggressive stroke play and calm temperament, he first gained attention during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024, where he finished among the top run-getters for Maharashtra.
His ability to handle spin and pace equally well, coupled with a natural six-hitting flair, makes him a perfect fit for modern T20 cricket — where adaptability and intent often define success.
Experts now believe he could soon break into the Indian Premier League (IPL) and perhaps even the national T20 squad, especially as India looks to groom young talent ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup.
⚡ India A Dominates
Defending the mammoth total of 297, India A’s bowlers completed the job clinically, bowling out UAE A for 156 in 18 overs to seal a 141-run victory. Leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi starred with figures of 3/24, while left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh took 2/18 with the new ball.
The win consolidates India A’s position at the top of the Rising Stars Asia Cup table and reinforces the depth of talent waiting in the wings.
🏁 A Star Is Born
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s innings wasn’t just a personal milestone — it was a glimpse into India’s cricketing future. At a time when the nation is searching for aggressive finishers and fearless young talents, his innings stands as a bold declaration: the next generation is ready.
As fans took to social media dubbing him “Baby AB” and “The Power of Pune,” one thing became clear — Indian cricket has unearthed another gem whose bat speaks louder than any introduction.
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