Published: Dec 24, 2025, 04:40 PM (IST)
Edited: Dec 24, 2025, 04:40 PM (IST)
Ishan Kishan was rewarded for his outstanding performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) with a call-up to the Indian team. He has been selected for the upcoming T20 series against New Zealand next month, as well as the 2026 T20 World Cup squad. On Wednesday, December 24, 2025, the left-handed batter smashed a blazing century in just 33 balls at Ground B, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. His 125-run knock powered Jharkhand to a huge 412/9 against Karnataka.
This is the second-fastest List A century by an Indian batter, achieved on December 24, 2025. Earlier on the same day, Bihar captain Sakibul Gani set the record for the fastest List A hundred by an Indian, reaching his century in just 32 balls against Arunachal Pradesh in Ranchi.
| Name | Balls | Match | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sakibul Gani | 32 | Bihar vs Arunachal Pradesh | December 24, 2025 |
| Ishan Kishan | 33 | Jharkhand vs Karnataka | December 24, 2025 |
| Anmolpreet Singh | 35 | Punjab vs Arunachal Pradesh | December 21, 2024 |
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | 36 | Bihar vs Arunachal Pradesh | December 24, 2025 |
| Yusuf Pathan | 40 | Baroda vs Maharashtra | February 16, 2010 |
Kishan smashed 125 runs off only 39 balls, an innings powered by 7 fours and 14 sixes. Virat Singh provided strong support with 88 off 68 balls, with 8 fours and 4 sixes, helping Jharkhand push past the 400-run mark. Kumar Kushagra played a key role in ensuring the team crossed 400, as Jharkhand posted a massive total.
Kishan has been selected for the 2026 T20 World Cup squad as India’s backup wicketkeeper to Sanju Samson, and his return to top form is a positive sign for Team India. The Jharkhand captain also enjoyed an impressive campaign in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2025, which earned him national recognition.
Bihar captain Sakibul Gani created history in the Vijay Hazare Trophy on Wednesday by becoming the fastest Indian to score a List A century. He reached the milestone in just 32 balls against Arunachal Pradesh at the JSCA Oval Ground in Ranchi.
After winning the toss, Bihar elected to bat first and went on to put up a massive total of 574 for six, showcasing an extraordinary batting performance. The innings was filled with fireworks, featuring 49 fours and 38 sixes.
