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Vaibhav Suryavanshi Blasts 15 Sixes in 32-Ball Century, Enters Record Books Again and Receives Standing Ovation: In a breathtaking display of power-hitting, 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi announced his arrival on the international stage by smashing a T20 century off just 32 balls in his debut for India A. Playing against the UAE in the Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025 at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha, the young sensation hammered 144 runs, including a staggering 15 sixes, earning a standing ovation from the crowd.
Earlier in the day, fans crowded around the prodigy seeking autographs and selfies. However, Vaibhav, focused and composed, politely declined, explaining that he wanted to concentrate fully on his debut match. His discipline soon paid off in spectacular fashion.
Matches the Second-Fastest T20 Hundred by an Indian
Moreover, Vaibhav’s blistering century equalled the joint second-fastest T20 hundred by an Indian, tying with Rishabh Pant, who had struck a 32-ball century in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in 2018. The record for the fastest T20 century by an Indian remains jointly held by Urvil Patel and Abhishek Sharma, both of whom smashed centuries off 28 balls.
On the global stage, the all-time fastest T20 century still belongs to Estonia’s Sahil Chauhan, who achieved his milestone in just 27 balls against Cyprus in 2024.
Youngest to Score a Hundred for a Men’s National Representative Side
At 14 years and 232 days, Vaibhav also became the youngest cricketer ever to score a hundred for a men’s national representative side. His achievement not only stands out due to his age but also his consistency. Impressively, he is now the only cricketer in the world to have recorded two T20 centuries in 35 balls or fewer, solidifying his position as one of the brightest young talents in world cricket.
A Star Is Born
Consequently, Vaibhav’s remarkable innings has generated excitement across the cricketing world, with experts praising his exceptional timing, fearless approach, and maturity beyond his years. His performance in Doha signals the arrival of a new batting prodigy destined to shape the future of Indian cricket.
As India A progresses further in the Rising Stars Asia Cup, all eyes will now be on the young powerhouse from Bihar, who has already rewritten the record books—and seems ready for many more.
