Who is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and what record did he break?

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is a 14-year-old Indian cricketer who scored the second-fastest century in List A cricket by an Indian batter, reaching 100 runs in just 36 balls.

What cricket tournament featured Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's record century?

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's record-breaking century was achieved in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, playing for Bihar against Arunachal Pradesh.

How quickly did Vaibhav Sooryavanshi score his century for Bihar?

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored his century for Bihar in an astonishing 36 balls, making it the second-fastest List A century by an Indian.

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14-Year-Old Smashes Record With 36-Ball Century

24 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 14, scored a century in just 36 balls.
This marks the second-fastest List A century by an Indian batter.
He achieved this remarkable feat playing for Bihar against Arunachal Pradesh.

14-Year-Old Smashes Record With 36-Ball Century

In a remarkable display of youthful talent, 14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi achieved a significant milestone on December 24, 2025, by scoring the second-fastest century by an Indian batter in List A cricket. The left-handed prodigy from Samastipur needed only 36 balls to reach the three-figure mark while representing Bihar against Arunachal Pradesh at the JSCA Oval Ground in Ranchi during the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Sooryavanshi, who also holds the position of vice-captain for Bihar's Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign, demonstrated exceptional hitting prowess. His century was studded with 10 boundaries and eight towering sixes. He completed his century by calmly taking a single on the first delivery of the 12th over, a testament to his focused approach under pressure.

This extraordinary performance places Vaibhav Sooryavanshi among the fastest centurions in Indian domestic cricket's List A format. His achievement highlights a promising future in the sport and has undoubtedly energized the Bihar team in the ongoing tournament, setting a new standard for young cricketers.