Top 5 highest team totals in List A cricket ft. Bihar

In a breathtaking display of power hitting, Bihar scripted history on Wednesday by registering the highest-ever team total in List A cricket. Facing Arunachal Pradesh in a Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 clash in Ranchi, the Bihar batters unleashed an unprecedented assault to finish their 50 overs at a staggering 574 for 6.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi lights up Ranchi with sizzling knock for Bihar

The record-breaking innings featured a masterclass from teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who hammered 190 runs to become the youngest centurion in the format’s history. He was ably supported by Ayush Loharuka (116) and captain Sakibul Gani, who smashed a 32-ball century—the fastest by an Indian in List A cricket—to propel Bihar past the previous world record.

Top 5 highest totals in List A cricket

1) Bihar: 574/6 vs Arunachal Pradesh (2025)

This monumental effort now sits at the pinnacle of world cricket. Bihar’s innings was defined by relentless aggression, resulting in an average run rate of 11.48 per over. By crossing the 550-run mark, Bihar didn’t just break the record; they decimated it, setting a benchmark that many experts believe could stay untouched for years. The innings was highlighted by three individual centuries and a flurry of boundaries that left the Arunachal Pradesh bowlers with no room to breathe. Suryavanshi sizzled with breathtaking knock of 190 runs off 84 balls. Apart from Suryavanshi, Ayush Loharuka (116) and Sakibul Gani (128) also shined with stunning centuries.

2) Tamil Nadu: 506/2 vs Arunachal Pradesh (2022)

Prior to Bihar’s heroics, Tamil Nadu held the world record for three years. During the 2022 edition of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, they became the first team in history to breach the 500-run barrier in a 50-over match. N. Jagadeesan was the star of that show, scoring a world-record individual 277 runs. Much like the recent Bihar match, this feat also came against a struggling Arunachal Pradesh side, showcasing the vast gap in experience between the domestic heavyweights and the plate-level teams.

3) England: 498/4 vs Netherlands (2022)

England holds the record for the highest total in One Day Internationals (ODI), which they achieved against the Netherlands in Amstelveen. During this match, Jos Buttler, Dawid Malan, and Phil Salt all notched centuries in a display of modern “Bazball” white-ball philosophy. While it fell just short of the 500-mark, it remains the standard for international dominance, proving that England’s aggressive blueprint could work against international-grade bowling attacks.

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4) Surrey: 496/4 vs Gloucestershire (2007)

For 15 years, Surrey’s massive total against Gloucestershire stood as the gold standard for List A cricket. Played at The Oval, the innings was headlined by Ali Brown’s 176. At a time when scores of 300 were still considered ‘match-winning,’ Surrey’s near-500-run total was considered lightyears ahead of its time. It served as the primary record for over a decade until the scoring explosions of the 2020s began.

5) England: 481/6 vs Australia (2018)

Before their 498-run feat, England set the cricketing world ablaze by dismantling their arch-rivals, Australia, at Nottingham. This match was significant because it didn’t come against an Associate nation or a domestic side, but against one of the most successful international teams in history. Centuries from Jonny Bairstow and Alex Hales drove the score to 481, signaling a permanent shift in how ODI cricket was played and paving the way for the 500-plus scores fans see today.

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