Punjab batsman Anmolpreet Singh wrote his name in golden letters in the history of cricket on Saturday during the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25. He only against Arunachal Pradesh century in 35 balls Set a new record. This inning not only thrilled the audience but also added a new chapter in the record books of cricket.
Anmolpreet has now become the Indian batsman to score the fastest century in List-A cricket. He former Indian all-rounder Yusuf Pathan Broke the 13-year-old record of K.K., who scored a century in 40 balls against Maharashtra in 2010. Anmolpreet hit 12 fours and 9 sixes in his innings of 115 runs, taking his strike rate to an incredible level.
Third fastest century in the history of List-A cricket
Anmolpreet Singh’s century in 35 balls in the history of List-A cricket third fastest century Is. Only Australia has a century faster than that. jack fraser mcgurk (in 29 balls) and the great player of South Africa AB de Villiers (in 31 balls).
This performance has made him a topic of discussion not only in Indian cricket but also at the international level. Looking at the timing and style of his century, experts have compared him with aggressive batsmen of the modern era.
Strong performance by Punjab
The Punjab team performed strongly against Arunachal Pradesh in its first match of the tournament. Arunachal batted first and only 165 runs made, which Punjab only 12.5 overs In 9 wickets Acquired from.
The Punjab captain won the toss and decided to bowl first, which proved to be completely correct. The bowlers did not give any chance to the Arunachal batsmen to score runs. Anmolpreet’s explosive batting led the team to a one-sided victory.
Shreyas Iyer’s brilliant century
The excitement of the first day of Vijay Hazare Trophy was not limited to Anmolpreet Singh only. captain of mumbai Shreyas Iyer Also played another memorable innings. In the match played against Karnataka, he only century in 50 balls He put his team in a strong position.
Shreyas unbeaten 114 runs Made, which included 10 fours and 5 sixes. Thanks to his innings, Mumbai won the match in the stipulated 50 overs. 382/4 Scored a huge score. Many experts have considered this innings of Iyer as his strong comeback after the World Cup.
Growing craze for fast centuries
The craze for quick centuries has been increasing in cricket for the last few years. Be it T20, ODI, or List-A match, batsmen are seen adopting aggressive style in every format. The innings of Anmolpreet and Shreyas are an example of how important run rate is in modern cricket.
Anmolpreet’s innings showed that international level competition is now being seen even in domestic cricket. At the same time, the performance of Shreyas Iyer is presenting his strong claim in the Indian team.
Cricket experts’ reaction
Cricket experts praised Anmolpreet’s innings. Former Indian player and commentator Aakash Chopra Tweeted and wrote, “This innings introduces new talent to Indian cricket. Anmolpreet should continue playing in this style.”
At the same time, legends of domestic cricket Wasim Jaffer said, “This innings is inspiring for the youth. If they play with confidence and technique, it is not difficult to break big records.”
From domestic cricket to international cricket
This performance of Anmolpreet Singh is a good sign for Indian cricket. Only players who consistently perform well in domestic cricket taste success in international cricket. This record of his has given him a special place in the eyes of the selectors also.
The Indian team needs such aggressive batsmen in T20 and ODI formats, who can play in the same style even on fast pitches. If Anmolpreet continues to play like this, his international debut is almost certain in the coming days.
Result and future expectations
The very beginning of this season of Vijay Hazare Trophy is full of records and thrill. The innings of Anmolpreet and Shreyas have raised the level of the tournament. It is expected that such demonstrations will be seen in future also.
Such records in Indian domestic cricket not only boost the morale of the players but also increase the craze for this game among the spectators. Now it remains to be seen which player leaves his mark like him in the upcoming matches.
