The Vijay Hazare Trophy witnessed a historic moment as Vaibhav Suryavanshi, representing Bihar, etched his name into the

record books by becoming the youngest centurion in List A cricket. In a Plate Group match against Arunachal Pradesh on

December 24, 2025, the 14-year-old opener blazed his way to a 190-run innings off just 84 balls. This included an

astonishing 15 sixes, reaching his century in a mere 36 deliveries.

Suryavanshi's feat underscores the increasing prominence of young talent within the Indian domestic cricket circuit. His

age, 14 years and 272 days, surpasses all previous records for the youngest player to achieve a century in men's List A

cricket, signaling a potential paradigm shift in player development and selection strategies.

While the quality of the Arunachal Pradesh bowling attack may be considered pedestrian, Suryavanshi's aggressive

approach and ability to maintain a high scoring rate throughout his innings are noteworthy. His innings also included 16

fours, demonstrating a well-rounded approach to scoring runs.

Suryavanshi's 36-ball century stands as the second-fastest by an Indian in List A cricket, narrowly missing the record

held by Punjab's Anmolpreet Singh, who achieved a 35-ball century against the same opposition in 2024. The global record

for the fastest List A century is held by Jake Fraser-McGurk (29 balls) followed by AB de Villiers (31 balls).

Coming just three days after a failure in the U19 Asia Cup final against Pakistan, Suryavanshi's performance showcases

his resilience and ability to bounce back from setbacks. His innings helped Bihar to a strong start after they won the

toss and elected to bat. His performance will certainly bring attention to the Plate Group matches in the Vijay Hazare

Trophy.

Suryavanshi's record-breaking innings highlights the increasing importance of aggressive batting styles and the early

identification and nurturing of young talent. His performance serves as a benchmark for aspiring cricketers and

emphasizes the potential for impactful performances at a young age within the domestic structure.