5 Youngest Batsmen to Score a List A Century: Vaibhav Suryavanshi has set a world record in List A cricket. He has become the youngest batsman in the world to score a century in List A matches. Vaibhav achieved this feat at the age of 14 years and 272 days. Previously, the youngest batsman to score a century in List A cricket was Zahoor Elahi, who achieved the milestone at the age of 15 years and 209 days. It’s worth noting that Pakistan’s Babar Azam scored his first List A century at the age of 16 years and 109 days.
5 Youngest Batsmen to Hit 100 in List A
| Rank | Batsman | Age | Team/Opponent | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vaibhav Suryavanshi | 14 years 272 days | Arunachal Pradesh | 2025 |
| 2 | Zahoor Elahi | 15 years 209 days | Railways | 1986 |
| 3 | Riaz Hassan | 16 years 9 days | Boost Region | 2018 |
| 4 | Usman Tariq | 16 years 91 days | Gujranwala | 2000 |
| 5 | Nasir Jamshed | 16 years 92 days | Karachi Dolphins | 2006 |
1. Vaibhav Suryavanshi – 14 years 272 days
Vaibhav Suryavanshi surprised the cricket world by scoring a century in the Vijay Hazare Trophy during the 2024-25 season. At just 14 years old, he achieved this feat, setting a world record for the youngest List A centurion. He plays for Bihar and is known for his aggressive batting style.
2. Zahoor Elahi – 15 years 209 days
Pakistan’s Zahoor Elahi achieved this milestone in 1986 while playing against the Railways team. He scored a century at the age of just 15, and his record stood for decades. He later went on to play several international matches for the Pakistan national team.
3. Riaz Hassan – 16 years 9 days
This rising star from Afghanistan scored his first List A century in 2018 while playing for the ‘Boost Region’ team. At that time, he was just 16 years and 9 days old. Riaz Hassan is now part of the Afghanistan national team and is considered an excellent opening batsman.
4. Usman Tariq – 16 years 91 days
Pakistan’s Usman Tariq scored his first List A century at the age of 16 in 2000 while playing for the ‘Gujranwala’ team. His performance in domestic cricket was quite impressive, and he led his team to victory in several important matches.
5. Nasir Jamshed – 16 years 92 days
Nasir Jamshed scored a century in 2006 while playing for Karachi Dolphins when he was 16 years and 92 days old. He became a key opening batsman for Pakistan at one point, and some of his innings against India are still remembered today.
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