Keywords: Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025, Vaibhav Suryavanshi 190, Bihar World Record List A, Rohit Sharma 155 Mumbai, Sakibul Gani Fastest Century, Indian Domestic Cricket Records, Devdutt Padikkal 147.
Indian domestic cricket saw a day of absolute madness as records tumbled like a house of cards. From Bihar’s astronomical team total to the legendary Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli returning to their roots with swashbuckling hundreds, the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025 has officially entered the history books.
1. Bihar Makes History: 574/6 – The Highest Ever List A Total
In a display of pure carnage, Bihar broke the world record for the highest score in List A cricket history. Playing against Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar posted a staggering 574/6 in 50 overs, overtaking Tamil Nadu’s previous record of 506.
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Masterclass: The 14-year-old sensation, recently picked by Rajasthan Royals, smashed a breathtaking 190 off just 84 balls. His innings was a blend of fearlessness and timing, proving why he is the next big thing in Indian cricket.
- Sakibul Gani’s Lightning Ton: Not to be outdone, captain Sakibul Gani broke the record for the fastest century by an Indian in List A cricket, reaching his ton in just 32 balls. He finished on 128* off 40 balls with 12 massive sixes.
2. Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli: The Kings Return
The biggest crowd-pullers didn’t disappoint.
- Rohit Sharma (Mumbai): The Indian captain lit up Jaipur with a vintage 155 off 94 balls against Sikkim. His innings included 9 towering sixes, leading Mumbai to a comfortable win.
- Virat Kohli (Delhi): Making his VHT return after 12 years, Kohli anchored Delhi’s chase against Andhra with a classy 131 off 101 balls, proving that his hunger for runs remains unmatched.
3. The Greatest Chase: Karnataka Hunts Down 412
In what is being called the greatest chase in Indian domestic history, Karnataka successfully chased 412 against Jharkhand.
- Ishan Kishan’s 33-ball Ton: Earlier, Ishan Kishan had set the stage on fire with a 39-ball 125, smashing 14 sixes.
- Padikkal’s Heroics: However, Devdutt Padikkal’s 147 (118 balls) ensured Karnataka overhauled the mammoth target at the Narendra Modi Stadium B Ground, scripting a 5-wicket victory for the ages.
4. Other Key Highlights from the Round:
- Swastik Samal (Odisha): Scored a magnificent double century (212), though it went in vain as Saurashtra chased down 346.
- Ravi Singh (Railways): The new RR recruit hammered 10 sixes in an unbeaten century to rescue Railways against Haryana.
- Vidarbha vs Bengal: Bengal pulled off a historic chase of 382 without a single centurion—a true team effort led by Shahbaz Ahmed and Abhimanyu Easwaran.
