Bihar is making waves in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, recently achieving the highest team total in List A cricket during the Plate League opener against Arunachal Pradesh on Wednesday.
Record-Breaking Total
Batting first, Bihar set an astonishing total of 574 runs for the loss of six wickets, exceeding the previous List A record of 506/2 established by Tamil Nadu against Arunachal Pradesh in the 2022 Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Outstanding Individual Performances
Teenager Vaibhav Suryavanshi led the charge with a spectacular 190, supported by captain Sakibul Gani’s unbeaten 128 and Ayush Loharuka’s fluent 116. Suryavanshi’s century came off just 36 balls, making him the youngest centurion in List A cricket. This remarkable feat ranks his century as the second-fastest by an Indian, following Punjab batter Anmolpreet Singh’s 35-ball century against Arunachal last season.
Overall, Suryavanshi’s 36-ball ton is tied for the fourth-fastest in the history of List A cricket. He completed his 150 runs in only 54 deliveries before being dismissed for 190 off 84 balls.
Strong Partnerships Fuel Success
Suryavanshi was instrumental in building Bihar’s daunting total, first forming a 198-run opening partnership with Mangal Mahrour (33). He further maintained the momentum with another century stand, adding 103 runs for the second wicket alongside Piyush Kumar Singh, who fell just two runs short of his half-century.
The onslaught continued, with Ayush contributing to a strong 130-run partnership for the third wicket with Piyush. Skipper Gani, who joined Ayush for a 94-run partnership, achieved an impressive 32-ball century, marking the third-fastest in List A cricket. His innings concluded at 128 runs off just 40 balls, featuring 10 fours and 12 sixes.