What is the Historic List A Team Total Achieved by Bihar in the Vijay Hazare Trophy?
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Ranchi, Dec 24 (NationPress) Bihar is experiencing a remarkable run in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, having achieved the highest team total in List A cricket during the Plate League opener against Arunachal Pradesh on Wednesday.
Opting to bat first, Bihar amassed an impressive 574 runs for the loss of six wickets, eclipsing the former List A record of 506/2 set by Tamil Nadu against Arunachal Pradesh in the 2022 Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi made headlines with a stunning 190, alongside a captain’s innings of 128 not out from Sakibul Gani and a solid contribution of 116 from Ayush Loharuka, propelling the team to a record-setting total in a commanding batting performance.
Suryavanshi reached his century in just 36 balls, making him the youngest centurion in List A cricket history. His century is the second-fastest by an Indian in this format, following Anmolpreet Singh's 35-ball century against Arunachal in last season's Vijay Hazare competition.
In the overall context, Suryavanshi's 36-ball century ranks as the joint-fourth fastest ever in List A cricket globally. The young batter scored his 150 in just 54 balls before being dismissed for 190 off 84.
He set the stage for Bihar’s formidable total with an outstanding performance, first partnering with Mangal Mahrour (33) to add 198 runs for the opening wicket. He continued the momentum with another century partnership, contributing to a 103-run stand with Piyush Kumar Singh, who narrowly missed his half-century by just two runs.
The batting onslaught persisted as Ayush joined in, creating a solid 130-run partnership for the third wicket with Piyush, followed by a 94-run partnership with skipper Gani, who achieved the third-fastest century in List A cricket with his impressive 32-ball hundred. Gani remained unbeaten on 128 off 40 balls, hitting 10 fours and 12 sixes.