Bihar captain Saqibul Ghani and young player Vaibhav Suryavanshi.
Jagran correspondent, Patna. Bihar cricket team has created such a history in Indian domestic cricket, the echo of which will be heard for a long time. By scoring 574 runs in a match of Vijay Hazare Trophy, Bihar set a new record not only for the tournament but also for List-A cricket. Team captain Saqibul Ghani and young sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the architects of this historic achievement, who left the opposition bowlers completely helpless with their stormy centuries.
In the match, Bihar won the toss and decided to bat first and adopted an aggressive attitude from the beginning. Captain Saqibul Ghani took charge and rained shots all around the field. By scoring a century in very few balls, Ghani made the record of scoring the fastest century in Indian List-A cricket. His innings was not limited to just scoring runs, but became the foundation for the team to reach an extraordinary score.
On the other hand, young batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi also fully supported the captain. Playing in his natural aggressive style, Vaibhav maintained constant pressure on the bowlers. Confidence and maturity were clearly visible in his batting. The partnership between the two batsmen took Bihar's innings to new heights.
Other batsmen from Bihar also played an important role in this historic performance. The top and middle order players scored runs quickly and did not shy away from playing big shots. The result was that Bihar scored a mountain-like score of 574 runs in the stipulated 50 overs, which is considered to be the biggest List-A team score till date.
This record is not just the victory of a match, but is a symbol of the renaissance of Bihar cricket. Bihar team, which has been struggling in domestic cricket for a long time, now seems to be emerging with new confidence. The leadership ability of captain Saqibul Ghani and the aggressive thinking of young players like Vaibhav Suryavanshi have given a new identity to the team.
This performance in the Vijay Hazare Trophy will also establish Bihar cricket strongly in the eyes of the selectors. This historic match has proved that Bihar has now become not just a participating team but a team that makes and breaks records.
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