Bihar captain Sakibul Gani created history on Wednesday by scoring a century in just 32 balls in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. With this incredible performance, he became the fastest Indian batsman to reach a hundred in the tournament’s history.
Gani played an explosive innings at the JSCA Oval Ground in Ranchi against Arunachal Pradesh. He scored an unbeaten 128 runs off just 40 balls, hitting 10 fours and 12 sixes. In doing so, he broke the previous record held by Ishan Kishan, who had scored a hundred in 33 balls against Karnataka. Cricket fans across India are now eager to know more about this young talent.
Who is Sakibul Gani?
Sakibul Gani was born on September 2, 1999, in Motihari, Bihar. He began his cricket training at a local cricket academy, where he focused on strengthening his technique. Gani impressed local selectors with his performance in under-19 tournaments and soon gained recognition as a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-fast bowler.
He also represented India at the under-19 level and gradually built a reputation at the national level. However, it was his performances in the Ranji Trophy that brought him wider attention.
Ranji Trophy Breakthrough
Sakibul Gani made his Ranji Trophy debut against Mizoram. He made an immediate impact by scoring a massive 341 runs in a historic innings. During this unforgettable performance, Gani hit 56 fours and two sixes, showcasing his ability to dominate the bowlers and play long, high-scoring innings.
Scored Faster Than Vaibhav and Ishan
With his 32-ball century, Sakibul Gani not only broke Ishan Kishan’s record of a 33-ball hundred but also surpassed Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s 36 ball hundred. This achievement cements Gani’s reputation as one of the most explosive batsmen in Vijay Hazare Trophy history. Fans are now calling him a game-changer for Bihar.
Bright Career Ahead For Sakibul Gani
The 26-year-old all-rounder has so far played 28 first-class matches, scoring 2,035 runs, including 5 centuries and 8 fifties. In List A cricket, Gani has played 33 matches and scored 867 runs, including 2 centuries and 2 fifties. His aggressive batting style, combined with his ability to bowl, makes him a valuable player for Bihar and a rising star in Indian cricket.
With his record-breaking century in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Sakibul Gani has announced himself as a player to watch in the coming years. Fans and selectors alike will be eager to see how he continues to perform on bigger stages.
