Mumbai: In a breathtaking display of fearless batting, teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi rewrote one-day cricket records by hammering a century off just 36 balls in senior domestic cricket, producing an innings that has stunned the cricketing world.
Playing in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, the 14-year-old Bihar batter tore into the opposition bowling from the outset, showcasing extraordinary power, timing and composure far beyond his age. His hundred, among the fastest ever recorded in List A cricket, placed him second on the all-time list for the quickest centuries by an Indian in the format and among the fastest globally.
Suryavanshi’s innings was not just about speed but also sheer dominance. He reached the landmark with a flurry of boundaries and towering sixes, completely dismantling the bowling attack and shifting the momentum decisively in Bihar’s favour. By the time his innings came to an end, he had scored a remarkable 190 off 84 deliveries, striking 16 fours and 15 sixes in one of the most destructive knocks seen in domestic one-day cricket.
At just 14 years of age, Suryavanshi also became one of the youngest centurions in men’s List A history, a feat that adds another layer of significance to his record-breaking performance. The innings underlined his ability to compete — and dominate — at the senior level despite his tender years.
The knock has sparked widespread admiration, with cricket observers noting the maturity of his shot selection and his ability to maintain intensity throughout the innings. It also continues a run of standout performances for the young batter, who has been steadily building a reputation as one of the most exciting prospects in Indian cricket.
More than just a statistical milestone, Suryavanshi’s 36-ball century signals the arrival of a new generation of aggressive, fearless batters on the domestic circuit. For Indian cricket, it is a reminder that extraordinary talent can emerge early — and when it does, it can redefine what seems possible.
