Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25: Punjab’s Anmolpreet Singh breaks Yusuf Pathan’s List A record

It’s not every day that record books are rewritten. But the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy is set to change the rule by fixing the log books. This is obvious since right on the day of the inauguration of the prestigious tournament, Punjab‘s Anmolpreet SIngh he has broken a record to prove his prowess in the world of cricket.

Anmolpreet Singh’s blitzkrieg against Arunachal Pradesh bowlers breaks List A record

so far, Yusuf Pathan he held the record for the fastest hundred in a List A game in India. The cricketer-turned-MP played an unbeaten game 108 run-touch on its domestic side, Barodachasing a total of 231 runs from Maharashtra during the 2009-10 edition of the Vijay Hazare Trophy. With the help of a storming strike from Pathan, Baroda managed to reach the target in 36 overs.

This Pathan record is now history as Anmolpreet, representing his national side, Punjab has managed to make a century in just 35 balls against Arunachal Pradesh in the inaugural match of the 2024-25 Vijay Hazare Trophy. With this incredible innings, Anmolpreet now holds the record for the fastest first-class century in India and third fastest in the world, second only Jake Fraser McGurk i AB de Villiers who scored a List A century in 29 and 31 balls respectively.

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Punjab dominated Arunachal in the first Group C encounter

Arunachal Pradesh were completely decimated in the opening clash of the Vijay Hazare Trophy. The North East side were disappointing with the bat as they were bowled out 164 races in 48.4 overs. In return, Punjab managed to reach the target in just 12.5 overs thanks to a brilliant knock from Anmolpreet in which he scored runs at a strike rate of a huge amount. 255.56. His 115 run-knock had 9 towering sixes and 12 boundaries. Punjab will face Nagaland in their next match in the prestigious tournament. They are currently paired with strong domestic sides like Mumbai, Karnataka, Hyderabad and Saurashtra.

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