15-year-old Suryavanshi stuns with 144 off 42 in Rising Stars Asia Cup
India’s latest teen cricket sensation, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, has captured headlines after blasting a blistering 144 off just 42 balls in the ACC Men’s Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025. The record-smashing knock — featuring 15 sixes and 11 fours — came against UAE and marked the joint second-fastest T20 hundred by an Indian, equaling Rishabh Pant’s 2018 milestone.
The 14-year-old’s innings had fans and pundits alike speculating whether he could become the first-ever double centurion in T20s, before he was dismissed in the 13th over while attempting yet another boundary. India A went on to post a towering 297 in their 20 overs and seal a thumping 148-run win.
Despite the jaw-dropping performance, Suryavanshi’s self-assessment was far from satisfied — much like his father’s reaction, which quickly went viral.
A father’s critique, a mother’s unconditional support
In a behind-the-scenes moment shared by the BCCI, the young opener is seen on a post-match call with his father, Sanjiv Suryavanshi, whose response captured the imagination of fans for its blend of encouragement and ruthless honesty.
Suryavanshi: “Were you watching the match?”
Father: “Yes, right from the start. Had you played that shot a bit 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.”
The exchange encapsulated the grounded environment the young star is growing up in — something Suryavanshi credits for keeping him humble.
“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.
A focus on process over hype
With accolades pouring in after his record knock, Suryavanshi has remained impressively level-headed, focusing instead on what he knows best — sticking to his game and trusting his preparation.
“I don’t try to do anything extraordinary. I just focus on what I have practiced 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.
It’s this mindset that’s setting Suryavanshi apart — not just his power-hitting but also his maturity at such a young age.
