In a breathtaking display of power-hitting, young Bihar batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi has etched his name into the record books by smashing the fastest 150 in the history of List A cricket. The left-handed dynamo achieved the monumental feat during the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 Plate league opener against Arunachal Pradesh at the JSCA Oval Ground in Ranchi on Wednesday.
A Record-Shattering Innings
Suryavanshi's assault on the record began from the outset. He peppered the Arunachal Pradesh bowling attack with an array of boundaries, racing to a century in just 36 deliveries. This whirlwind knock, studded with a feast of fours and nine sixes, marked his maiden hundred in senior-level List A cricket, coming in only his seventh appearance.
But the teenager was far from done. He continued his relentless charge, reaching the 150-run mark in a scarcely believable 54 balls. In doing so, he shattered the previous record for the fastest 150 in List A cricket, which was held by South African legend AB de Villiers, who had taken 64 balls to reach the milestone.
Context and Historical Ranking
The innings carried extra significance as Suryavanshi turned up for the match just three days after representing India in the Under-19 Asia Cup final against Pakistan in Dubai. His 36-ball century is the second-fastest by an Indian in List A cricket, trailing only Punjab's Anmolpreet Singh, who scored a 35-ball ton against Arunachal Pradesh last season.
Globally, Suryavanshi's century ranks as the joint-fourth fastest ever in List A cricket. The world record is held by Australia's Jake Fraser-McGurk, who blasted a 29-ball century for South Australia against Tasmania in the 2023-24 season. In One-Day Internationals (ODIs), AB de Villiers still holds the record for the fastest century, achieved in 31 balls against the West Indies in Johannesburg back in 2014.
What This Means for Indian Cricket
Vaibhav Suryavanshi's record-breaking knock has sent shockwaves through the domestic circuit and announced the arrival of a formidable new talent. His ability to score at such an explosive rate, especially so soon after a high-pressure international junior tournament, speaks volumes about his temperament and skill.
Here is a look at the fastest List A centuries by Indian batters:
- 35 balls – Anmolpreet Singh (Punjab vs Arunachal Pradesh, 2024)
- 36 balls – Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Bihar vs Arunachal Pradesh, 2025)
- 40 balls – Yusuf Pathan (Baroda vs Maharashtra, 2010)
- 41 balls – Urvil Patel (Gujarat vs Arunachal Pradesh, 2023)
- 42 balls – Abhishek Sharma (Punjab vs Madhya Pradesh, 2021)
With Bihar storming past the 200-run mark inside 18 overs largely due to his heroics, Suryavanshi has not only broken a prestigious world record but has also put himself firmly on the radar of national selectors. His innings is a powerful reminder of the depth of batting talent emerging from India's domestic structure.
