Fourteen-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi has once again taken the cricket world by surprise with a breathtaking knock in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Playing for Bihar against Arunachal Pradesh in Ranchi, the teenage sensation produced a fearless innings that placed him among the fastest century-makers in List A cricket history.
Batting with maturity well beyond his age, Vaibhav reached his hundred in just 36 balls. With this effort, he registered one of the fastest List A centuries ever and became the youngest male player to score a List A hundred.
Fearless Start Gives Bihar Complete Control
After Bihar won the toss and chose to bat first, Vaibhav opened the innings and attacked from the very first over. He made full use of the fielding restrictions and punished loose deliveries with clean, powerful strokes.
His aggressive intent never faded, and the bowlers struggled to settle into a rhythm. The openers added quick runs, pushing Arunachal Pradesh onto the back foot within the first few overs.
Vaibhav brought up his half-century in rapid time and continued accelerating without taking unnecessary risks.
36-Ball Hundred Puts Vaibhav in Elite Company
Vaibhav completed his century in just 36 deliveries, placing himself among the fastest hundred-makers in List A cricket. The knock was a perfect mix of timing, power, and smart shot selection.
This innings also highlighted his strong comeback after a quiet outing in a recent high-pressure youth final. Instead of being affected by criticism, Vaibhav responded in the best possible way — with his bat.
Fastest List A Centuries (Top Performances)
| Balls Faced | Player | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 29 balls | Jake Fraser-McGurk | Australia |
| 31 balls | AB de Villiers | South Africa |
| 35 balls | Anmolpreet Singh | India |
| 36 balls | Vaibhav Suryavanshi | India |
| 36 balls | Corey Anderson | New Zealand |
| 36 balls | Graham Rose | England |
| 37 balls | Shahid Afridi | Pakistan |
| 40 balls | Glenn Maxwell | Australia |
| 40 balls | Yusuf Pathan | India |
India’s Fastest List A Centuries
| Batter | Team | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Anmolpreet Singh | Punjab | 35 |
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | Bihar | 36 |
| Yusuf Pathan | Baroda | 40 |
| Urvil Patel | Gujarat | 41 |
| Abhishek Sharma | Punjab | 42 |
Record-Breaking 150 Leaves Everyone Stunned
Vaibhav did not stop after reaching his hundred. He pushed on aggressively and reached 150 runs in just 54 balls, breaking the long-standing world record for the fastest 150 in List A cricket.
This achievement underlined his exceptional striking ability and stamina. The innings kept getting bigger as he continued clearing the ropes with ease.
Final Score Reflects Complete Dominance
Vaibhav’s innings finally came to an end at 190 runs off 84 balls. His knock included 16 fours and 15 sixes, with a strike rate well above 220. It was a complete display of attacking cricket rarely seen at the domestic level.
Youngest Ever to Score a List A Century
At just 14 years of age, Vaibhav became the youngest male cricketer to score a List A hundred. This milestone further adds to his growing list of age-related records across formats.
Despite his young age, his composure, confidence, and shot selection suggest a player well prepared for higher levels of cricket.
