Bihar breaks list A cricket world record with 574-6 VS Arunachal Pradesh

NEW DELHI: Bihar created history in domestic cricket by smashing a record total of 574 runs for 6 wickets vs Arunachal Pradesh in a Vijay Hazare Trophy Plate Group match. This incredible total now stands as the highest-ever score in List A cricket.

After winning the toss, Bihar chose to bat first and took full advantage of perfect batting conditions. The innings turned into a display of sheer dominance, leaving Arunachal Pradesh struggling to respond.

14-year-old sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi starred for Bihar, scoring 190 runs off just 84 balls vs Arunachal Pradesh, including 16 fours and 15 sixes at a strike rate of over 226. His 36-ball century became the second-fastest in Indian List A cricket, while his 150 off 59 balls broke AB de Villiers’ world record.

Captain Saqib Ghani also shone, scoring 128 off 40 balls vs Arunachal Pradesh, reaching a century in just 32 balls—the fastest century in Indian List A cricket. Wicketkeeper-batsman Ayush Loharuka added 116 runs off 56 balls vs Arunachal Pradesh, helping Bihar post a mammoth total.

The match was a spectacular batting showcase, with 49 fours and 38 sixes hit vs Arunachal Pradesh. Bihar’s 574/6 eclipsed Tamil Nadu’s previous record of 506 runs (set in 2022–23 vs Arunachal Pradesh), marking a new high point in List A cricket.

This historic innings vs Arunachal Pradesh underscores Bihar’s batting firepower and sets a new benchmark in domestic cricket, thrilling fans across the country.