India A Gears Up with Young Talent for Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025

The Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 kicks off on November 14 in Doha, with India A set to face the United Arab Emirates in their opening match. Under the leadership of captain Jitesh Sharma, this squad boasts several young athletes who have shined in domestic cricket and the IPL. Having previously clinched the inaugural Emerging Stars Asia Cup in 2013, India is eager to reclaim the trophy in this newly formatted T20 competition.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi – The Young Batting Prodigy

At just 14 years old, Vaibhav Suryavanshi is a standout inclusion in India A following a remarkable IPL 2025 season. With the Rajasthan Royals, he achieved the fastest century by an Indian in just 35 balls. His exceptional domestic performance includes a 58-ball century for Bihar in the Ranji Trophy. Fearless at the crease, he is anticipated to be a key player 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 – The Explosive Left-Hander

Priyansh Arya, at 24, made waves in IPL 2025 while playing for the Punjab Kings, becoming the fastest uncapped player to notch a century—achieving this milestone in just 39 balls. In the 2024 Delhi Premier League, he scored an impressive 576 runs across 8 innings. Known for his dynamic batting style—including hitting six sixes in one over—Arya will inject firepower into India A's batting lineup.

Priyansh Arya Stats

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

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

Suyash Sharma – The Promising Spin Bowler

Suyash Sharma, a 22-year-old mystery spinner, has already made a name for himself in the IPL. In his debut 2023 season, he captured three pivotal wickets against Royal Challengers Bangalore while conceding only 30 runs. Although newer to first-class cricket, his abilities with the ball promise to shine 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

Among other noteworthy players from India A, Harsh Dubey, who claimed 69 wickets for Vidarbha during the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy, and wicketkeeper-batter Abhishek Porel, known for his explosive batting in the IPL, are also expected to shine. The India A squad for the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 perfectly blends youth, talent, and T20 skills. With talent like Suryavanshi, Arya, and Suyash Sharma, they are poised to challenge for India's first trophy in this format in over a decade. Enthusiasts can look forward to exhilarating matches in Doha as these rising stars aim to prove themselves on the global stage.