Indian cricket has witnessed yet another prodigious performance from 14-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who continues to rewrite the record books across formats. After spectacular displays in the IPL, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Under-19 One Day Internationals, and Youth Tests, Suryavanshi now leaves his mark in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
On Wednesday, in the opening match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy in Ranchi against Arunachal Pradesh, the young left-handed opener unleashed a devastating innings. Born in 2011, Suryavanshi blasted his way to 190 runs off just 84 balls, including a 36-ball century—a feat that has set a new world record.
At just 14 years and 272 days, he became the youngest player in List A cricket history to score a century. The previous record was held by Pakistan’s Zahoor Elahi, who achieved the milestone at 15 years and 209 days in 1986.
Suryavanshi’s innings was a showcase of pure dominance:
He struck 16 boundaries and 15 sixes during his 84-ball knock.
His fifty came off a mere 25 balls, followed by a rapid progression to his hundred in only 36 balls, marking the second-fastest century by an Indian and the fourth-fastest globally. Jake Fraser-McGurk of Australia holds the record for the fastest List A century, reaching it in 29 balls.
He then continued his onslaught, reaching 150 in 59 balls, smashing 14 fours and 13 sixes. This performance broke the world record for the fastest 150 in List A cricket, surpassing AB de Villiers’ 64-ball effort against West Indies in the 2015 World Cup.
Unfortunately, Suryavanshi’s innings ended in the 27th over when he was caught out, denying him the chance to attempt the fastest double century in List A cricket—a record still held by New Zealand’s Chad Bowes, who scored a double century in 103 balls.
Key Statistics of Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Innings:
| Milestone | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fifty | 50 | 25 | 8 | 2 | Reached in record time |
| Century | 100 | 36 | 10 | 8 | Second-fastest century by an Indian |
| 150 | 150 | 59 | 14 | 13 | Fastest 150 in List A cricket worldwide |
| Total Innings | 190 | 84 | 16 | 15 | Ended by catch in 27th over |
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s explosive performance is not just a testament to his talent but also a harbinger of India’s promising cricketing future. The young prodigy continues to draw global attention and sets a new benchmark for aspiring cricketers worldwide.