It’s not every day that the record books are rewritten. But ongoing Vijay Hazare trophy set to change the norm by setting the record books straight. This is evident on the opening day of the prestigious tournament. Punjabof Anmolpreet Singh broke the record to prove his prowess to the cricketing world.
Anmolpreet Singh’s blitzkrieg in Arunachal Pradesh bowlers breaks List A
so far, Yusuf Pathan He holds the record for the fastest hundred in a List-A game in India. MP turned cricketer played undefeated 108 run-knock for its inner side Barodaruns out of just 231 runs Maharashtra During the 2009-10 edition of the Vijay Hazare Trophy. With the help of Pathan’s storming batting, Baroda managed to reach the target within 36 overs.
This record from Pathan has now become history as Anmolpreet representing his local side, Punjab only managed to score a century. 35 balls against Arunachal Pradesh In the opening game of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25. With this incredible knock, Anmolpreet now holds the record fastest first-class century Third fastest in India and world, just behind Jake Fraser McGurk and AB de Villiers he scored List-A centuries off 29 and 31 balls respectively.
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In the opening match of Group C, Punjab dominated Arunachal
Arunachal Pradesh were completely annihilated in the opening clash of the Vijay Hazare Trophy. The North-East side were disappointed with the bat as they batted 164 runs In 48.4. In return, Punjab managed to reach the target in just 12.5 overs thanks to a brilliant knock by Anmolpreet. 255.56. His 115 run-knock had 9 powerful sixes and 12 boundaries. Punjab will face Nagaland in the next game of the prestigious tournament. They are currently paired with strong local sides like Mumbai, Karnataka, Hyderabad and Saurashtra.
