List A Cricket Records Shattered: Karnataka's Chase and Bihar's Offensive Barrage Redefine Boundaries

Recent List A cricket matches have witnessed a flurry of record-breaking performances, significantly altering the statistical landscape of the format. Karnataka's successful chase of a substantial target and Bihar's monumental team total highlight the evolving dynamics of limited-overs cricket.

Karnataka's chase in the Vijay Hazare Trophy has entered the record books as one of the most remarkable in List A history. By successfully pursuing a target exceeding 400 runs, Karnataka joined an elite group of teams capable of such a feat. Only one other instance exists at the international level: South Africa's chase of 435 against Australia in 2006. This achievement underscores the increasing capabilities of batting units in domestic cricket and their ability to execute high-scoring chases under pressure.

While specific details of the Karnataka match were not provided, the broader context of chasing over 400 in List A cricket is exceptionally rare. Beyond South Africa and now Karnataka, no other team has successfully chased over 400 runs in the second innings of a List A match. A handful of teams have chased scores exceeding 350, with only seven instances of surpassing 380, further emphasizing the significance of Karnataka's achievement.

Simultaneously, Bihar established a new benchmark for the highest team total in men's List A cricket. Their innings against Arunachal Pradesh saw them amass 574/6 in their allotted 50 overs. This surpassed the previous record held by Tamil Nadu, who scored 506/2 in 2022. Vaibhav Suryavanshi's aggressive 190 off 84 balls anchored the innings, supported by centuries from Ayush Anand Loharuka (116) and Sakibul Gani (128*). The innings was characterized by a high frequency of boundaries, including 49 fours and 38 sixes.

Suryavanshi's innings also saw him break the record for the fastest 150 in men's List A cricket, reaching the milestone in just 59 balls. This eclipsed the previous record held by AB de Villiers, who took 64 balls to reach 150 against the West Indies in the 2015 World Cup. Furthermore, Bihar's 38 sixes in their innings set a new record for the most sixes in a men's List A innings, surpassing Canada's previous record of 28 sixes against Malaysia in 2019. Bihar also became the first team to have three centurions in an innings in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Bihar's dominant performance resulted in a 397-run victory over Arunachal Pradesh, the second-highest winning margin in men's List A cricket, only behind Tamil Nadu's 435-run win against the same opponent in 2022-23. These records highlight the increasing dominance of batting in modern List A cricket and the potential for teams to consistently post and chase higher scores.

Editor’s note: This article was independently written by the Scoopliner Editorial Team using publicly available information.