Indian cricket witnessed a historic moment in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025–26 as 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi produced one of the greatest List A knocks ever seen. Playing for Bihar against Arunachal Pradesh at the JSCA Oval Ground in Ranchi, the young left-hander blasted 190 runs off just 84 balls, smashing world records and overshadowing the returns of senior superstars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
His innings was a mix of clean hitting, rare confidence, and unbelievable maturity for his age — instantly marking him as one of the most exciting rising talents in world cricket.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Innings Overview
Suryavanshi opened the innings with fearless intent and never slowed down. He reached:
- 50 in 25 balls
- 100 in 36 balls
- 150 in 54 balls
He was on track to break the world record for the fastest double century in List A cricket but was dismissed for 190 (84).
Boundary Count
- 16 fours
- 15 sixes
- 154 of his 190 runs came through boundaries
This is the fourth-highest boundary-run tally in a List A innings.
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Records Broken by Vaibhav Suryavanshi
1. Youngest Player to Score a List A Century
At 14 years and 272 days, Suryavanshi became:
- The youngest batter ever to hit a List A hundred
- The youngest to score 150+ in List A cricket
- The youngest to hit 190 in List A cricket
2. Fastest 150 in List A Cricket
Suryavanshi reached 150 in only 54 balls, breaking the previous world record of 64 balls.
3. Second-Fastest List A Hundred by an Indian
His 36-ball century is the second-fastest by an Indian in List A cricket, behind only Anmolpreet Singh’s 35-ball ton.
4. Joint Fifth-Fastest List A Hundred in the World
His hundred stands among the fastest ever recorded in professional one-day cricket.
5. Highest Individual Score for Bihar in VHT History
Suryavanshi’s 190 surpassed MD Rahmatullah’s long-standing record of 156*.
6. Most Boundary Runs in a List A Innings (4th Overall)
Suryavanshi’s 154 boundary runs put him behind only Rohit Sharma, Martin Guptill, and Ishan Kishan.
Fastest List A Centuries – Where Suryavanshi Ranks
| Balls to 100 | Player | Score | Team | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | Jake Fraser-McGurk | 125 | South Australia | 2023–24 |
| 31 | AB de Villiers | 149 | South Africa | 2014–15 |
| 35 | Anmolpreet Singh | 115* | Punjab | 2024–25 |
| 36 | Corey Anderson | 131* | New Zealand | 2014 |
| 36 | GD Rose | 110 | Somerset | 1990 |
| **36 | Vaibhav Suryavanshi | 190 | Bihar | 2025–26** |
| 37 | Shahid Afridi | 102 | Pakistan | 1996 |
How the Knock Unfolded
Explosive Start
Suryavanshi signaled his intent early, scoring freely through the off-side and punishing anything short. At 14, he displayed footwork and power beyond his years.
Middle-Overs Demolition
After reaching his fifty, he shifted gears dramatically, launching bowlers over mid-wicket, extra cover, and straight down the ground.
Record-Breaking Acceleration
His progression from 100 to 150 was the highlight of the match — taking just 18 balls, destroying the bowling attack in one of the fastest acceleration phases seen in domestic cricket.
Falling Short of a Double Hundred
With plenty of overs remaining, he looked ready to set the record for the fastest 200 in List A history (currently 104 balls), but an attacking stroke finally led to his dismissal.
Suryavanshi’s Rise in 2025
This innings adds to his already extraordinary year, where he:
- Became the youngest IPL debutant and centurion
- Hit a 32-ball hundred for India A
- Made multiple match-winning performances in domestic and junior cricket
His fearless batting and maturity have already drawn comparisons to the most explosive batters in modern cricket.
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Why This Innings is Special
- Age: Only 14
- Strike Rate: A staggering 226.19
- Opposition Pressure: He carried Bihar’s innings almost single-handedly
- Historical significance: Broke world records and domestic milestones
- Technique + Power: Rare for someone so young
This wasn’t just a big knock — it was a statement of arrival.
Conclusion
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s 190 off 84 balls in the Vijay Hazare Trophy is one of the most iconic knocks in Indian domestic cricket history. Records fell one after another as the teenage sensation produced a breathtaking display of power-hitting, timing, and confidence.
Indian cricket has found a rare talent, and with performances like this, the journey of Vaibhav Suryavanshi is only beginning. Fans, experts, and selectors will be watching closely — because innings like these don’t come often, especially from a 14-year-old.
