14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi wreaked havoc by scoring the joint second-fastest T20 century by an Indian batter. Suryavanshi scored 144 runs from just 42 balls. At one point, it seemed that he will go on to break the record for highest individual T20 score and become first to score a double ton. But, he was caught near the fence in the 13th over. In a video released by the BCCI on social media, Suryavanshi revealed that his father is never satisfied with his performances, keeping him humble whereas his mother is happy irrespective of what happens in the match.
“My father is never satisfied with my performance, even if I score 200 runs; he would still say I could have made ten more. But my mother is always happy after seeing me bat whether I score a hundred or even a duck, she just says, ‘Keep doing well’,” said the young opener.
Suryavanshi’s conversation with his father after the match –
Suryavanshi – “Were you watching the match?”
Father – “Yes, right from the start. Had you played that shot a big higher over the covers it could have been a sixer.”
Suryavanshi – “Couldn’t connect properly. The ball was slower.”
Father – “It’s okay. You played well.”
🚨 42 balls 144 for 14 years old Vaibhav Suryavanshi 🚨
– Vaibhav already have a 100 for Rajasthan Royals, for India A, for India U19 and now in Asia Cup 👏🏻
– A generational talent, destroying opponents with destructive skills 🔥
– What’s your take 🤔 pic.twitter.com/jqBQnJJlna
— Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07) November 14, 2025
Suryavanshi hit 15 sixes and 11 fours in his knock against United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 clash. While he keeps on doing something extraordinary on the field, he admits that it is the other way around.
“I don’t try to do anything extraordinary. I just focus on what I have practised since childhood, the hard work I’ve put in, and I try to bring that into my game on the field. If I try to do something different that isn’t part of my game, it won’t benefit the team, and personally, it won’t help me either. If I had stayed a little longer, maybe my score could have gone to 20 or 30 more runs, and I might have set a personal record,” he added.
Suryavanshi to face Pakistan bowlers
On the back of his performances for the Under-19 side, he got a chance to play India A. He will pace a stiffer against Pakistan A that boasts of a better bowling attack than UAE.
Both India A and Pakistan A started their campaign with a win. Pakistan A beat Oman by 40 runs whereas India A registering a thumping 148-run win at Doha’s West End Park.