Historic Night in Vijay Hazare Trophy
By | Kalyani Mandle | PR Desk
Mumbai : Indian wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan produced a breathtaking display of power-hitting as he smashed a record-breaking century off just 33 balls for Jharkhand against Karnataka in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26. The explosive knock places Kishan as the second-fastest Indian to score a List A century, underlining his reputation as one of the most destructive batters in the game.
Match Reference & Score Impact
Walking in at No. 6, Kishan completely changed the momentum of the match. He raced to his hundred with brutal efficiency, finishing with 125 runs from 39 balls, including 14 towering sixes and 7 fours. His innings powered Jharkhand to a massive total of 412/9, leaving Karnataka with an uphill task.
Fastest List A Centuries by Indian Batters
Ishan Kishan’s knock now stands among the fastest hundreds ever scored by an Indian in List A cricket:
32 balls – Sakibul Gani (Bihar vs Arunachal Pradesh)
33 balls – Ishan Kishan (Jharkhand vs Karnataka)
35 balls – Anmolpreet Singh (Punjab vs Arunachal Pradesh)
36 balls – Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Bihar vs Arunachal Pradesh)
40 balls – Yusuf Pathan (Baroda vs Maharashtra)
This comparison highlights the sheer scale of Kishan’s achievement and the rare company he now keeps.
Global Context: Where Kishan Stands
Globally, only a handful of batters have scored List A centuries at a faster pace. Names like Jake Fraser-McGurk and AB de Villiers dominate this elite list, making Kishan’s innings one of the fastest hundreds in world List A cricket in recent years.
A Player Built for Big Moments
This record century adds to Kishan’s growing list of milestones. He already holds the record for the fastest double century in ODI history, achieved in just 126 balls against Bangladesh. The latest knock further strengthens his claim as a game-changer in white-ball cricket.
Reaction from Fans and Experts
Cricket fans flooded social media with praise, calling the innings “unstoppable” and “box-office cricket.” Former players and analysts highlighted Kishan’s fearless approach and ability to dominate attacks from the very first ball.
What It Means for Indian Cricket
With competition intensifying for spots in India’s limited-overs teams, Ishan Kishan’s record-breaking century serves as a powerful reminder of his match-winning ability. Performances like this keep him firmly in the selector’s spotlight.
Match Stats Box (For Portal Use)
Match: Jharkhand vs Karnataka
Tournament: Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26
Ishan Kishan: 125 (39 balls)
Century: 33 balls
Fours/Sixes: 7 / 14
Team Total: 412/9
