Record-Breaking Feats Define Historic Vijay Hazare Trophy Season
The 2025-26 Vijay Hazare Trophy season has made headlines with record-breaking feats in List A cricket. This prestigious tournament has seen an unprecedented 108 individual centuries across 112 matches thus far. The season is still ongoing, with sixteen group matches remaining followed by seven knockout rounds.
Historic Engagement in Centuries
The current tally of centuries exceeded the previous record of 103 hundreds set during the 2022-23 Vijay Hazare Trophy. This tournament has consistently been a platform for extraordinary batting performances, being one of only five List A competitions to host 80 or more centuries.
Centuries and Matches Statistics
- Matches Played: 112
- Total Centuries: 108
- Teams Participating: 35
- Best Ratio: 0.96 centuries per match, the highest in two decades.
The highest concentration of centuries occurred on December 24, the opening day, when 22 hundreds were recorded. This set a new single-day record, surpassing the previous high of 19 hundreds on two separate occasions in 2021 and 2025.
Outstanding Individual Performances
This season has birthed remarkable individual milestones. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, at just 14 years and 272 days, scored 190 runs against Arunachal Pradesh, becoming the youngest player to achieve a List A hundred. Following this, 16-year-old Vikalp Tiwari also made headlines by scoring his maiden List A century against Sikkim.
Impressive Fast-Track Centuries
Several players have set records for the speed of their centuries. For instance, Sooryavanshi kick-started the season with a 36-ball century. Sporting accolades continued as his teammate Sakibul Gani broke the Indian record with a 32-ball innings, making it the third-fastest century in List A history.
Centuries in High Numbers
- Centuries Below 60 Balls: 65 out of 108.
- Fastest Indian Century: Anmolpreet Singh with a 35-ball hundred last season.
Another significant record was established when five players from Baroda and Hyderabad scored centuries in one match on December 31, marking the first instance of such a feat in List A cricket history.
Emerging Talents and Historic Marks
In total, 44 players secured their maiden hundreds this season, reflecting a growing pool of talent in Indian cricket. Among these newcomers, Swastik Samal and Aman Rao reached double centuries for the first time, showcasing their potential.
Unique Milestones and Records
- First Double for Odisha: Swastik Samal scored 212.
- Last-Ball Double: Aman Rao hit 200 against Bengal on the final ball.
The tournament also saw players like Virat Kohli returning with a century after 15 years, proving their enduring capability in the competitive league.
Looking Ahead in the Vijay Hazare Trophy
As the tournament progresses, the focus remains on how many more records will be broken. The Vijay Hazare Trophy continues to be a breeding ground for cricketing talent, influencing both established players and emerging stars.
