Top 5 Highest Team Scores in Vijay Hazare Trophy History

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The Vijay Hazare Trophy has once again delivered high-octane action as India’s premier domestic one-day tournament gets underway. On Wednesday, Bihar etched their name into the record books by producing a historic batting performance that stunned the cricketing fraternity.

Batting first against Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar piled up a mammoth 574 runs for the loss of six wickets in 50 overs, registering the highest team total in List-A cricket history. This extraordinary feat has sparked curiosity among fans about the biggest team scores ever recorded in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Interestingly, Bihar were not the first side to breach the 500-run mark in the tournament. Let’s take a look at the Top 5 highest team totals in Vijay Hazare Trophy history.

1) Bihar vs Arunachal Pradesh – 574/6

• Date: December 24, 2025
• Venue: Ranchi

Bihar began their Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign in sensational fashion by smashing 574/6 in their allotted 50 overs against Arunachal Pradesh. The opposition were bowled out for just 177 in reply, as Bihar sealed a dominant 397-run victory, the biggest margin in the tournament’s history.

2) Tamil Nadu vs Arunachal Pradesh – 506/2

• Date: November 21, 2022
• Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Tamil Nadu became the first team in Vijay Hazare Trophy history to cross the 500-run barrier. Riding on a marathon 277 from Narayan Jagadeesan and a splendid 154 by Sai Sudharsan, Tamil Nadu posted 506/2. Arunachal Pradesh collapsed for just 77, handing Tamil Nadu a massive 435-run win.

3) Mumbai vs Puducherry – 457/4

• Date: February 25, 2021
• Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur

Mumbai showcased their batting firepower as Prithvi Shaw (227)* and Suryakumar Yadav (133) dismantled the Puducherry bowling attack. Mumbai finished with 457/4, while Puducherry were dismissed for 224, resulting in a 233-run victory for Mumbai.

4) Maharashtra vs Manipur – 427/6

• Date: December 5, 2023
• Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur

Maharashtra posted an imposing total of 427/6 against Manipur, with Ankit Bawne’s 167 playing a crucial role. Manipur responded with 260/6 in their 50 overs, as Maharashtra clinched the match by 167 runs.

5) Bengal vs Services – 426/4

• Date: November 21, 2022
• Venue: Ranchi

Bengal’s openers laid a solid foundation, with Sudip Kumar Gharami (162) and skipper Abhimanyu Easwaran (122) both registering centuries. Bengal scored 426/4, while Services fought hard to reach 379/9, eventually losing the contest by 47 runs.

Conclusion

The surge in massive scores in the Vijay Hazare Trophy highlights the evolution of India’s domestic one-day cricket. Bihar’s record-breaking 574 now stands as a benchmark that may take years to surpass, reflecting both batting depth and fearless intent in the modern game.

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