Who is Sakibul Gani? Smashes fastest List A century by an Indian in 32 balls at Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025
Bihar captain Sakibul Gani created history in the Vijay Hazare Trophy on Wednesday by becoming the fastest Indian to score a List A century. He reached the milestone in just 32 balls against Arunachal Pradesh at the JSCA Oval Ground in Ranchi.
After winning the toss, Bihar elected to bat first and went on to put up a massive total of 574 for six, showcasing an extraordinary batting performance. The innings was filled with fireworks, featuring 49 fours and 38 sixes.
It was a remarkable day for Bihar’s batters, as three players scored centuries, including Gani, Ayush Loharuka, and young prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who continues to impress in domestic cricket. Gani’s whirlwind century was a perfect example of aggressive, fearless cricket and highlighted his ability to dominate any bowling attack.
Top 5 fastest List A centuries by Indian batters
| Name | Balls | Match | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sakibul Gani | 32 | Bihar vs Arunachal Pradesh | December 24, 2025 |
| Ishan Kishan | 33 | Jharkhand vs Karnataka | December 24, 2025 |
| Anmolpreet Singh | 35 | Punjab vs Arunachal Pradesh | December 21, 2024 |
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | 36 | Bihar vs Arunachal Pradesh | December 24, 2025 |
| Yusuf Pathan | 40 | Baroda vs Maharashtra | February 16, 2010 |
This innings not only set a record for the fastest List A century by an Indian but also helped Bihar secure a commanding position in the match. Fans and cricket analysts alike hailed Gani’s performance as one of the most spectacular in recent domestic cricket history.
With performances like these, Bihar’s batting lineup is showing they can compete with the best, and Sakibul Gani has firmly stamped his name in the Indian cricket record books.
Most sixes hit in a single Vijay Hazare Trophy match
| Player | Match | Sixes |
|---|---|---|
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | Maharashtra vs Uttar Pradesh | 16 |
| Narayan Jagadeesan | Tamil Nadu vs Arunachal Pradesh | 15 |
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | Bihar vs Arunachal Pradesh | 15 |
| Ishan Kishan | Jharkhand vs Karnataka | 14 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Mumbai vs Jharkhand | 12 |
| Riyan Parag | Assam vs Jammu & Kashmir | 12 |
| Sakibul Gani | Bihar vs Arunachal Pradesh | 12 |
Who is Sakibul Gani?
Sakibul Gani is an Indian cricketer known for his powerful batting and record-breaking performances. He made headlines in February 2022 when he became the first player in cricket history to score a triple century on first-class debut, smashing 341 runs for Bihar in the Ranji Trophy. This incredible knock also made him the first Indian to score 300+ on debut in any first-class match. A left-handed batter, Gani has since been a key figure in Bihar’s domestic setup and continues to deliver standout performances in List A and red-ball cricket. His fearless approach and ability to score big have earned him recognition as one of India’s most remarkable domestic batting talents.
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