Bihar’s Double Delight: Sakibul Gani Obliterates Record with 32-Ball Century

Just when cricket fans thought they’d seen it all with teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s explosive batting, Bihar captain Sakibul Gani rewrote the record books in spectacular fashion. In an unprecedented display of power-hitting during the Vijay Hazare Trophy, the 26-year-old blasted the fastest List-A century by an Indian, reaching three figures in merely 32 balls.

Bihar’s Historic Day at Ranchi

The Bihar versus Arunachal Pradesh match transformed into a record-breaking carnival. Suryavanshi had already stunned everyone with his 190 off 36-ball century when Gani walked in at number five and unleashed absolute carnage. What followed was a masterclass in aggressive batting that helped Bihar post a mammoth 574/6, the highest team total in List-A cricket.

Breaking Down the Milestone

Gani’s extraordinary knock shattered multiple barriers. He surpassed Anmolpreet Singh’s 35-ball century from last season and overtook his own teammate Suryavanshi’s effort from earlier in the same innings. Among all cricketers globally, only Jake Fraser-McGurk’s 29-ball hundred stands ahead of Gani’s achievement.

The Bihar skipper’s innings showcased exceptional timing and power, demolishing Arunachal Pradesh’s bowling attack with surgical precision. His assault helped Bihar register the highest List-A total ever, surpassing previous benchmarks in domestic cricket.

Where It Ranks Globally

Fastest List-A Centuries (All Cricketers):

1. Jake Fraser-McGurk – 29 balls
2. Sakibul Gani – 32 balls
3. AB de Villiers – 31 balls (during 149 vs West Indies)
4. Ishan Kishan – 33 balls
5. Anmolpreet Singh – 35 balls

This performance places Gani among cricket’s elite power-hitters, joining legends like AB de Villiers and contemporary stars in the record books.

Double Record Day for Bihar

The match witnessed an unprecedented phenomenon where two players from the same team recorded centuries among the six fastest by Indians in List-A cricket during a single innings. Suryavanshi’s 190 and Gani’s blitz created history, demonstrating Bihar’s emergence as a formidable force in domestic cricket.

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