In a breathtaking display of power, Bihar Wednesday made history by recording the highest team total in cricket. Face to face Arunachal Pradesh a Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 In the clash in Ranchi, the Bihar batsmen mounted an unprecedented onslaught to finish at a stunning 574 for 6 with 50 to spare.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi lights up Ranchi with a sizzling tattoo for Bihar
A masterclass from the teenage sensation was shown in the record-breaking shots Vaibhav SuryavanshiHe became the youngest centurion in the history of the format by scoring 190 runs. ably supported by Ayush Loharuka (116) and Capt Sakibul GhaniBihar smashed a 32-ball century – the fastest by an Indian in List A – which eclipsed the previous world record.
Top 5 highest scores in List A cricket
1) Bihar: 574/6 vs Arunachal Pradesh (2025)
This monumental effort now sits at the pinnacle of world cricket. Bihar’s innings was defined by relentless aggression, resulting in an average run rate of 11.48 per innings. By crossing the 550-run mark, Bihar didn’t just break the record; they destroyed it, setting a benchmark that many experts believed could remain untouched for years. The innings was highlighted by three individual centuries and a flurry of boundaries that left the Arunachal Pradesh bowlers with no breathing space. Suryavanshi was scratched with a breathtaking knock of 190 runs from 84 balls. Apart from Suryavanshi, Ayush Loharuka (116) and Sakibul Ghani (128) also shone with amazing centuries.
2) Tamil Nadu: 506/2 vs Arunachal Pradesh (2022)
Before Bihar’s heroics, Tamil Nadu held the world record for three years. During the 2022 edition of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, they became the first team in history to cross the 500-run barrier in 50-over matches. N. Jagadeesan He became the star of that show by scoring a world record 277 runs. Like the last Bihar match, this success came against a struggling Arunachal Pradesh side, showing the huge difference in experience between the local heavyweights and plate level teams.
3) England: v Netherlands 498/4 (2022)
England hold the record for the highest score in a One Day International (ODI) against the Netherlands in Amstelveen. During this encounter If ButtlerDawid Malanand Phil Salt all notched centuries in the display of the modern “Bazball” white ball philosophy. Although he is just shy of 500, it remains the standard for international dominance and proves that England’s aggressive plan can work against international bowling attacks.
4) Surrey: 496/4 vs Gloucestershire (2007)
For 15 years, Surrey’s big result against Gloucestershire remained the gold standard for List A cricket. The innings played at The Oval was headline-grabbing Ali Brown‘s 176. At a time when 300 was still considered a ‘match-winner’, Surrey’s total of nearly 500 runs was considered light years ahead of its time. It served as the primary record for more than a decade until the 2020s album explosions began.
5) England: 481/6 vs Australia (2018)
Prior to his 498-run feat, England had set the cricket world on fire by crushing their arch-rivals. Australiain Nottingham. This match was remarkable because it was not against an Associate country or a domestic team, but against one of the most successful international teams in history. From the ages Jonny Bairstow and Alex Hales He took the score to 481, marking a permanent change in how ODI cricket is played and paving the way for fans to score over 500 today.
