NEW DELHI: 14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has stolen the limelight, overshadowing even the return of stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as Vijay Hazare Trophy got off to a stunning start on Wednesday. Representing Bihar, the prodigy smashed a blistering 36-ball century against Arunachal Pradesh, becoming the youngest player in List-A cricket history to reach triple figures.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Sooryavanshi, aged just 14 years and 272 days, also recorded the second-fastest century by an Indian in List-A cricket, trailing only Anmolpreet Singh’s 35-ball ton for Punjab in 2024 — coincidentally also against Arunachal Pradesh. Displaying a rare combination of composure and aggression, the southpaw went on to convert his century into 150, reaching the landmark in just 59 balls.
The teenage sensation is on his way to a double century and already smashed 13 sixes and 16 fours in the match.The young batter’s record-breaking exploits are not limited to this tournament. Sooryavanshi has now scored centuries in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, IPL, Youth ODIs, Youth Tests, and for India A. He also made headlines in the Under-19 Asia Cup 2025 with a 171-run innings off 95 balls.As the Vijay Hazare Trophy unfolds, all eyes will now be on this 14-year-old sensation, whose performances could redefine the landscape of Indian domestic cricket.
Fastest List-A Centuries in History
| Rank | Player | Balls | Score | Team | Opposition | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jake Fraser-McGurk | 29 | 125 | South Australia | Tasmania | Adelaide | 2023–24 |
| 2 | AB de Villiers | 31 | 149 | South Africa | West Indies | Johannesburg | 2014–15 |
| 3 | Anmolpreet Singh | 35 | 115* | Punjab | Arunachal Pradesh | Ahmedabad | 2024–25 |
| 4 | Corey Anderson | 36 | 131* | New Zealand | West Indies | Queenstown | 2014 |
| 4 | Graham Rose | 36 | 110 | Somerset | Devon | Torquay | 1990 |
| 4 | Vaibhav Suryavanshi | 36 | 190+ | Bihar | Arunachal Pradesh | Ranchi | 2025 |
