Vaibhav Suryavanshi created history on December 24, 2025, while playing for Bihar in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. He registered the second-fastest century by an Indian player in List-A cricket, reaching the milestone in just 36 balls.
Sports News: Vaibhav Suryavanshi made history in his very first match in the Vijay Hazare Trophy on December 24, 2025. He smashed the second-fastest century in List-A cricket among Indian players. The 14-year-old Vaibhav was playing for the Bihar team in a Plate Group match. The match was held against Arunachal Pradesh at the JSCA Oval Ground in Ranchi. Vaibhav completed his century in just 36 balls.
Vaibhav is also the vice-captain of the Bihar team. During his innings, he hit 10 fours and 8 sixes. He completed the historic century by taking a single off the first ball of the 12th over.
Record at the Age of 14
Vaibhav Suryavanshi was only 14 years old when he achieved this feat. Bihar team's vice-captain, Vaibhav, played this historic innings against Arunachal Pradesh in a Plate Group match at the JSCA Oval Ground in Ranchi. He hit a total of 10 fours and 8 sixes during his innings. He completed his century on the first ball of the 12th over. With this performance, Vaibhav has joined the top list of players who have scored the fastest centuries in Indian List-A cricket.
Fastest Century Scorers in List-A Cricket
Following Vaibhav Suryavanshi's record, the list of batsmen with the fastest centuries in List-A cricket is as follows:
- Jake Fraser-McGurk – 29 balls
- AB de Villiers – 31 balls
- Anmolpreet Singh – 35 balls
- Corey Anderson – 36 balls
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi – 36 balls
Vaibhav equaled Corey Anderson's record and was just one ball behind Anmolpreet Singh. Vaibhav Suryavanshi is now jointly the fourth-fastest century scorer in ODI (List A) cricket. He not only scored the second-fastest century among Indian players but also surpassed veterans like Yusuf Pathan, Urvil Patel, and Abhishek Sharma.
- Yusuf Pathan – Century in 40 balls
- Urvil Patel – Century in 41 balls
- Abhishek Sharma – Century in 42 balls
Vaibhav's innings made it clear that Indian cricket has a shining star of the new generation. Vaibhav Suryavanshi's innings proved crucial for the Bihar team. His explosive batting in this match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy put the team in a b position. His aggressive play, quick scoring, and game strategy mesmerized spectators and experts alike.
