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14-Year-Old Smashes Record With 36-Ball Century
24 Dec, 2025
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.
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.
