Hyderabad: Baroda’s young opener Amit Passi created history in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, scoring a century on his T20 debut. The 26-year-old smashed a record-breaking 114 runs off just 55 balls, including 10 fours and 9 sixes, becoming only the third Indian cricketer to achieve a T20 century on debut.
Explosive Debut Knock
Passi reached his century in just 44 balls, displaying aggressive stroke play and commanding the opposition bowlers. His innings featured a 75-run partnership in 33 balls with captain Vishnu Solanki, who contributed 25 runs. Following Passi, Bhanu Puniya added a quick-fire 28* off 15 balls, further bolstering Baroda’s
Top T20 Debut Centuries by Indian Players
| Player | Score | Team | Opponent | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amit Passi | 114 | Baroda | Indian Army | 2025 |
| Shivam Bhandari | 106 | Chandigarh | Himachal Pradesh | 2019 |
| Akshat Reddy | 105 | Hyderabad | Mumbai | 2010 |
| Mukul Dagar | 99 | Haryana | Punjab | – |
| Rajesh Dhuper | 90 | Odisha | Bengal | – |
Passi’s 114-run innings now stands as the highest score by an Indian player on T20 debut. Internationally, only Bilal Asif of Pakistan has matched this feat, scoring 114 in his debut T20 match in 2015.
Match Highlights
Baroda won the toss and chose to bat, ending at 114/5. Passi’s commanding innings dominated proceedings, while Solanki and Puniya’s contributions strengthened the team’s total. Abhishek Sharma excelled with the ball, taking three crucial wickets.
Amit Passi’s dazzling debut has put him firmly on the radar for future IPL franchises and national selection, as cricket enthusiasts across the country celebrate his sensational start in T20 cricket.
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