The Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 ended in an absolutely thrilling manner as the Pakistan Shaheens defeated Bangladesh A in a tense super-over. The tournament once again showed how exciting youth cricket can be. Each team came with talented young players, and many of them proved they are ready for big stages. Some of these young names impressed with the bat, some with the ball, while some even with all-round skills. Below is a detailed look at the brightest performers of the tournament. Top 7 Young Players Who Impressed in Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 Player Team Habibur Rahman Sohan Bangladesh A Maaz Sadaqat Pakistan A Ripon Mondol Bangladesh A Vaibhav Suryavanshi India A Saad Masood Pakistan A Gurjapneet Singh India A Rakibul Hasan Bangladesh A Habibur Rahman Sohan Image Source: Asian Cricket Council One of the most impressive players this season was Bangladesh A's Habibur Rahman. The right-hand batter finished with 228 runs in five matches, averaging 57.00 with a strike rate of 182.40, which is huge for a youth tournament. One of the only two centurions of the competition, Habibur's strongest knock came in the semi-final against India A, where he made 65 runs, getting Bangladesh to a competitive total. Clean hitting and calm style at the top of the order made him one of the standout names. This performance led many to believe that Habibur may soon make his way into the senior Bangladesh team. He showed strong techniques against both pace and spin, and his ability to attack from the first ball is just what modern-day cricket is looking for. Also Read | Top 10 Most Embarrassing Cricket Moments Ever Caught on Camera Maaz Sadaqat Image Source: Asian Cricket Council No young player shone brighter than Maaz Sadaqat, who easily emerged as one of the stars of the tournament. The 20-year-old all-rounder scored 258 runs in five games, with an astonishing average of 129.00 and a strike rate of 177.93. He also hit two fifties and was among the most dependable run-getters in the tournament. Maaz was not only excellent with the bat but also strong with the ball. He took seven wickets in four matches to prove his worth as a true all-rounder. Against India A during the group stage, he played one of the best knocks of the event: 79 with two wickets*, showing his ability to win matches on his own. His highest score came against Oman when he bossed the bowlers throughout the match for 96*. In the final, too, he chipped in with 23 runs and a wicket in a low-scoring game that went into the super over. Undoubtedly, Maaz Sadaqat is one big emerging talent for Pakistan, and according to many experts, he might find himself fast-tracked into the senior team soon. Ripon Mondol Image Source: Asian Cricket Council Bangladesh A's fast bowler Ripon Mondol finished the tournament as the leading wicket-taker, with 11 scalps in five matches. An economy of 6.75 made him especially hard to score against in pressure overs. One of his best moments came in the semi-final against India A. India needed 20 runs from the last two overs, but Ripon bowled a brilliant second-last over, giving only five runs. This helped Bangladesh tie the game and later win through a super over. Even in the final, Ripon did his best with figures of 3/25, but his team lost by the narrowest margin. His calmness, pace, and accuracy made him one of the top bowlers of the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025. Bangladesh has a long history of producing good spinners, but a solid pace bowler like Ripon is exactly what their senior team needs. His performance puts him close to an international call-up. Vaibhav Suryavanshi Image Source: Asian Cricket Council At only 14 years of age, one of the biggest stories of this tournament was Vaibhav Suryavanshi. The left-hander was India A's top scorer and the second-highest run-getter overall with 239 runs in four matches. He averaged 59.75 and scored at a strike rate of 243.87, which is unbelievable for any age group. His innings of 144 off just 42 balls against UAE was the best knock of the entire tournament. He also broke his own record by completing a century in 32 balls, the fastest of the tournament. Vaibhav's aggression rushes into tornadoes from the very first ball, and that's what helped India A whip up strong starts in every game. For the brilliance displayed by him, Rajasthan retained him for IPL 2026; hence he is still one of the youngest retained players in IPL. He is amongst the most promising perspectives of Indian cricket so far, and if develops the same way as he seems, one day he might turn out to be the new hope of India. Also Read | Fastest Centuries in Ashes History: Updated List Saad Masood Image Source: X Pakistan A had a great run in the tournament, and one of the strength-providing players included Saad Masood, the 20-year-old all-rounder. Saad batted in four matches, managing to reach a score of 79 runs and clutch eight wickets at an average of 13.83. His best bowling came against Sri Lanka A, where he picked up 3/18 to break the back of their batting line-up. Saad picked up wickets at important junctures and helped Pakistan Shaheens control the middle overs. Saad is also considered a strong candidate for the Pakistan senior team, with his consistent bowling and getting useful runs with the bat. His discipline, control, and ability to handle pressure stood out. Gurjapneet Singh Image Source: Asian Cricket Council While India 'A' did not have a great finish in the tournament, the one bowler who impressed was Gurjapneet Singh, who finished as India's top wicket-taker with seven wickets in four matches. He took 2/39 in the semi-final and prior to that took two wickets against Oman also. His consistent line and length helped India control the middle overs in most matches. His exceptional display has drawn the attention of IPL scouts, and he has been retained for the IPL 2026 with Chennai Super Kings. There are many who believe he could be a variable fast-bowling option for India in years to come. Rakibul Hasan Image Source: X/ACC Media Among the players who impressed everyone in this tournament, there was Rakibul Hasan, a left-arm spinner for Bangladesh A who achieved the great tally of 8 wickets in 5 matches at an extremely respectable economy rate of 6.10. He had a good final, with the excellent bowling figures of 2/16; pressuring the Pakistan Shaheens. In the semi-final match as well, he was vital, taking two important wickets in Bangladesh's win over India A. Bangladesh has always been known for producing strong left-arm spinners; and with the senior team having its own shortage of such bowlers recently, Rakibul can prove to be a strong candidate for the future. He showed calmness, discipline, and a mature approach throughout the tournament. Conclusion The Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 proved once again that the future of Asian cricket is bright. From powerful batting to smart bowling and brave performances from teenagers and young athletes, this tournament saw it all. Many of them are already on the radar of IPL teams and selectors, and soon some may get a chance in senior international cricket.