Indian domestic cricket witnessed a historic moment on the very first day of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025–26, as Bihar rewrote the record books by registering the highest team total in the history of List-A cricket. Batting first against Arunachal Pradesh at the JSCA Oval Ground in Ranchi, Bihar piled up a staggering 574 runs for 6 wickets in 50 overs, a feat never achieved before in the format.
The tournament, which features several Indian stars including Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, was instantly overshadowed by Bihar’s extraordinary batting display that stunned the cricketing fraternity.
A Batting Carnage Like Never Before
Winning the toss, Bihar opted to bat—and what followed was a relentless onslaught from start to finish.
The spotlight was firmly on 14-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who produced one of the most astonishing knocks in domestic cricket history. The teenage sensation smashed 190 runs off just 84 balls, striking at a jaw-dropping strike rate of 226.19. His innings included 16 fours and 15 sixes, leaving bowlers with no answers.
Supporting the carnage was Ayush Anand Loharuka, who blasted 116 runs off 56 balls at a strike rate of 207.14, hitting 11 fours and 8 sixes. The fireworks did not stop there.
Captain Sakibul Gani Adds More Records
Bihar captain Sakibul Gani capped off the historic innings with a breathtaking knock of 128 runs off just 40 balls, scoring at an unbelievable strike rate of 320. His innings featured 10 fours and 12 sixes, and his century came in just 32 balls, making it the third-fastest List-A hundred in world cricket history.
With three batters crossing the three-figure mark at extraordinary strike rates, Bihar surged past every known benchmark in List-A cricket.
Top 5 Highest Team Totals in List-A Cricket History
- Bihar vs Arunachal Pradesh – 574/6 (2025)
- Tamil Nadu vs Arunachal Pradesh – 506/2 (2022)
- England vs Netherlands – 498/4 (2022)
- Surrey vs Gloucestershire – 496/4 (2007)
- England vs Australia – 481/6 (2018)
A Landmark Day for Bihar Cricket
This historic performance is not just a statistical milestone but a defining moment for Bihar cricket. Long considered an underdog in Indian domestic cricket, Bihar’s record-breaking total signals a new era of fearless batting and emerging talent.
From a 14-year-old wonderkid to a record-shattering captain, Bihar’s unforgettable day in Ranchi will be remembered as one of the greatest batting exhibitions the game has ever seen in List-A history.
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