The Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025 commenced with an unprecedented spectacle of record-breaking batting performances, as Ishan Kishan, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, and Sakibul Gani etched their names in the record books with scintillating centuries. The opening day, December 24, 2025, witnessed the List A fastest century record being rewritten not once, but thrice, in a single day.
The first shockwave emanated from Ranchi, during Bihar's Plate-group encounter against Arunachal Pradesh. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old prodigy, announced his arrival on the big stage with a breathtaking century off just 36 balls. This feat not only marked him as the youngest List A centurion but also, at that moment, the second-fastest Indian to reach the milestone in the format. Suryavanshi's innings was a masterclass in aggressive batting, as he propelled Bihar to a commanding position. He didn't stop at the century, continuing his onslaught to finish with a stunning 190 off 84 balls.
However, Suryavanshi's record was short-lived. In the same innings, Bihar captain Sakibul Gani surpassed his young teammate, достигнув a century in a mere 32 balls. Gani's incredible innings marked the fastest List A century by an Indian batsman, eclipsing the previous record held by Anmolpreet Singh. Coming in to bat at number 5, Gani remained unbeaten on 128 off 40 deliveries, striking 10 fours and 12 sixes at a staggering strike rate of 320. Gani's blitzkrieg, along with Suryavanshi's magnificent innings and Ayush Loharuka's 116 off 56, propelled Bihar to a record-shattering total of 574/6 in their 50 overs. This monumental score became the highest ever in List A cricket, surpassing Tamil Nadu's 506/2 against Arunachal Pradesh in 2022. The Bihar innings included a remarkable 38 sixes, demonstrating the team's relentless attacking approach.
As if the record-breaking feats in Ranchi were not enough, Ahmedabad witnessed another extraordinary batting display. In an Elite-group match, Jharkhand captain Ishan Kishan smashed a blistering century off just 33 balls against Karnataka. Kishan's innings, studded with 7 fours and 14 sixes, propelled Jharkhand to a total of 412/9. Kishan's whirlwind knock was the second-fastest List A century by an Indian, pushing Suryavanshi's earlier effort to fourth place in the same day. Kishan's innings further solidified his return to form after leading Jharkhand to the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title.
The day's events underscored the dynamic and unpredictable nature of cricket, where records are meant to be broken. The Vijay Hazare Trophy witnessed a day of extraordinary batting performances that will be etched in the annals of Indian cricket history.
