Post by : Maya Rahman

The Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 opens on November 14 in Doha, with India A set to face off against the United Arab Emirates in their inaugural match. Captained by Jitesh Sharma, the team boasts a lineup of dynamic young players who have shone in domestic cricket and the IPL. Having clinched the first Emerging Stars Asia Cup back in 2013, India is eager to reclaim the title in this revamped T20 format.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi – Dynamic Young Batter

At just 14 years old, Vaibhav Suryavanshi earned his spot in India A following an impressive IPL 2025 season with the Rajasthan Royals, where he recorded the fastest century by an Indian in a mere 35 balls. His remarkable performance included a 58-ball century for Bihar in the Ranji Trophy, showcasing his fearless batting style that fans can expect to see in the tournament.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi Stats

• IPL 2025: 7 matches, 252 runs, highest 101, average 36, strike rate 206.55

• T20s: 8 matches, 265 runs, highest 101, average 33.12, strike rate 207.03

Priyansh Arya – Aggressive Left-Handed Hitter

Priyansh Arya made waves in IPL 2025 while playing for the Punjab Kings, becoming the fastest uncapped player to score a century in just 39 balls. He also excelled in the Delhi Premier League 2024 with an impressive 576 runs across 8 innings, noted for his explosive batting that featured six sixes in a single over. Arya’s presence strengthens the India A batting lineup significantly.

Priyansh Arya Stats

• IPL 2025: 17 matches, 27.94 average, strike rate 179.24, highest 103

• T20s: 35 matches, 30.82 average, strike rate 172.08, highest 103

Suyash Sharma – Talented Spinner

Suyash Sharma, a 22-year-old mystery spinner, left his mark in IPL after taking three crucial wickets against Royal Challengers Bangalore with only 30 runs conceded. Although he had no prior first-class experience before his IPL debut, Sharma's capabilities with the ball make him a player to watch in the Rising Stars tournament.

Suyash Sharma Stats

• IPL: 27 matches, 18 wickets, average 45.22, economy 8.75, strike rate 31

• T20s: 41 matches, 41 wickets, average 28.29, economy 7.85, strike rate 21.6

Other promising players in the India A squad include Harsh Dubey and Abhishek Porel. Dubey secured a record by claiming 69 wickets for Vidarbha during the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy season, while Porel, a 23-year-old wicketkeeper-batter, has shown considerable batting prowess in the IPL and could step up should captain Jitesh Sharma need support.

India A's roster for the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 blends youthful talent with aggressive T20 skills. With standout players like Suryavanshi, Arya, and Sharma, the team is poised to take on the competition and chase India’s first trophy in the format in 12 years. Fans can anticipate spectacular cricket in Doha as these emerging athletes make their mark on the international arena.

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