Third Fastest List-A Century Anmolpreet’s Record Breaking Knock

Punjab’s top order batter, Anmolpreet Singh, scripted a history by scoring a third fastest List A century in just 35 balls during Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Arunachal Pradesh in Ahmedabad. This incredible feat places him  behind only Jake Fraser McGurk (29 Balls) and AB de villiers (31 Balls) in all time records for List A centuries.

Historic Century

• Anmolpreet scored a 35-ball century, the third-fastest in List A cricket history.
• His knock included 11 fours and 8 sixes.
• He targeted Arunachal Pradesh’s off-spinner Techi Neri, taking 31 runs off a single over.

Match Impact

• Punjab chased Arunachal Pradesh’s total of 164 runs in just 12.5 overs, securing a nine-wicket win.
• Anmolpreet finished with 115 runs in 45 balls, hitting one additional four and six after his century.
• His batting partner, Prabhsimran Singh, contributed an unbeaten 35 off 25 balls.

List A Record Context

• Jake Fraser-McGurk holds the record for the fastest List A century (29 balls) for South Australia in 2023.
• AB de Villiers scored a 31-ball century for South Africa against the West Indies in 2015, the fastest in ODIs and List A at that time.
• Corey Anderson previously held the record with a 36-ball century for New Zealand in 2014.

Career Snapshot

• Anmolpreet has played in the IPL for Mumbai Indians (MI) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) but had moderate success.
• He went unsold in the latest IPL auction, despite his domestic cricket prowess.