Indian domestic cricket witnessed something unreal on December 23, 2025. Bihar captain Sakibul Gani didn’t just score runs — he rewrote history.
During the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025–26, Gani smashed the fastest List A century by an Indian, reaching 100 in just 32 balls against Arunachal Pradesh at the JSCA Oval, Ranchi. What followed was pure destruction.
🔥 A Century Faster Than Everyone
Walking in at No. 5, Gani played an innings that stunned players, fans, and experts alike. He remained unbeaten on 128 off just 40 balls, hammering
10 fours and 12 sixes at a jaw-dropping strike rate of 320.
With this knock, he broke:
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Anmolpreet Singh’s 35-ball hundred (2024)
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Ishan Kishan’s 33-ball ton in the same tournament
Even Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s brilliant 190 earlier in the innings was overshadowed by Gani’s late fireworks.
🚀 Bihar Creates World Record
Powered by Gani’s assault, Bihar posted 574/6 in 50 overs — the highest total ever in List A cricket.
The team smashed 38 sixes at a run rate of 11.48.
Wicketkeeper Ayush Loharuka added fuel to the fire with a blazing 116 off 56 balls, making it a complete team domination.
🌱 The Story Behind the Star
Born on September 2, 1999, in Motihari, Bihar, Sakibul Gani’s journey is nothing short of inspirational. His family once mortgaged land to support his cricket dream.
He announced himself earlier with a triple century in first-class cricket in 2022 and quietly built experience across Under-23, Mushtaq Ali, and Vijay Hazare tournaments.
Before this match, his List A strike rate was just 71.95 — making this explosion a career-defining transformation.
🏏 What This Means
This historic knock on the opening day of the Vijay Hazare Trophy has:
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Put Bihar cricket in the national spotlight
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Reignited IPL hopes for Sakibul Gani
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Proven that raw talent can rise from any corner of India
Indian cricket has found a new headline-maker — and his name is Sakibul Gani.
