In a breathtaking display of power hitting, Bihar On Wednesday, history was created by registering the highest ever team score in List A cricket. faced with Arunachal Pradesh one in Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 During the clash in Ranchi, Bihar’s batsmen launched an unprecedented attack and scored 574 runs for 6 wickets in 50 overs.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi lit up Ranchi by playing a brilliant innings for Bihar.
The record-breaking innings included a masterclass from the teenage sensation Vaibhav SuryavanshiWho scored 190 to become the youngest centurion in the history of the format. they were strongly supported Ayush Loharuka (116) and captain Saqibul GhaniWho scored a century in 32 balls – the fastest by an Indian in List A cricket – and took Bihar past the previous world record.
Top 5 highest totals in List A cricket
1)Bihar: 574/6 vs Arunachal Pradesh (2025)
This monumental effort now stands at the pinnacle of world cricket. Bihar’s innings was defined by relentless aggression, resulting in an average run rate of 11.48 per over. Bihar did not just break the record by crossing the 550-run mark; He destroyed it, setting a benchmark that many experts believe may remain untouched for years. The innings was highlighted by three individual centuries and a flurry of boundaries, leaving no breathing room for Arunachal Pradesh’s bowlers. Suryavanshi played a stormy innings of 190 runs in 84 balls. Apart from Suryavanshi, Ayush Loharuka (116) And Saqibul Ghani (128) Also shone with brilliant centuries.
2) Tamil Nadu: 506/2 vs Arunachal Pradesh (2022)
Before Bihar’s heroics, Tamil Nadu had held the world record for three years. During the 2022 edition of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, they became the first team in history to breach the 500-run barrier in a 50-over match. N.Jagadeesan Was the star of that show, scoring a world-record individual 277 runs. Like the recent Bihar match, this feat also came against a struggling Arunachal Pradesh team, highlighting the huge difference in experience between the domestic giants and plate-level teams.
3) England: 498/4 vs Netherlands (2022)
England hold the record for the highest score in a One Day International (ODI), which they achieved against the Netherlands at Amstelveen. during this match jos buttlerDavid MalanAnd Phil Salt All scored centuries in demonstration of the modern “baseball” white ball philosophy. Although it fell just short of the 500 mark, it remains a benchmark of international dominance, proving that England’s attacking template can work against international bowling attacks.
4) Surrey: 496/4 vs Gloucestershire (2007)
For 15 years, Surrey’s mammoth score against Gloucestershire remained the gold standard for List A cricket. The innings played at the Oval remained in the headlines Ali Brownof 176. At a time when a score of 300 was still considered a ‘match-winner’, Surrey’s score of almost 500 was considered light years ahead of its time. It served as the primary record for more than a decade until the scoring explosion of 2020 began.
5) England: 481/6 vs Australia (2018)
Before reaching the feat of 498 runs, England created a stir in the cricket world by demolishing their arch rivals. Australiain nottingham. The match was significant because it was not against an Associate nation or home team, but against one of the most successful international teams in history. Over the centuries jonny bairstow And alex helms The score reached 481, signaling a permanent change in the way ODI cricket was played and paving the way for the 500-plus scores fans see today.
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