The Vijay Hazare Trophy has always provided a chance for batters to stand out, showcasing impressive individual performances each season. Tamil Nadu’s N Jagadeesan holds the record for the highest individual score in the tournament, hitting 277 against Arunachal Pradesh.
So far, players have recorded a total of eight scores above 200, including stars like Prithvi Shaw, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Sanju Samson. These batters have shown remarkable hitting in the middle overs, regularly outperforming opposing bowlers.
Here’s a look at the top 12 highest individual scores in Vijay Hazare Trophy history.
Highest Individual Scores in VHT – Top 12 List
Take a look at the top 10 highest individual scores and a quick recap of each player’s performance.
| Player | Highest score | Team | Against | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N Jagadeesan | 277 | Tamil Nadu | Arunachal Pradesh | 21 Nov 2022 |
| Prithvi Shaw | 227* | Mumbai | Puducherry | 25 Feb 2021 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | 220* | Maharashtra | Uttar Pradesh | 28 Nov 2022 |
| Sanju Samson | 212* | Kerala | Goa | 12 Oct 2019 |
| Swastik Samal | 212 | Odisha | Saurashtra | 24 Dec 2025 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 203 | Mumbai | Jharkhand | 16 Oct 2019 |
| Karn Kaushal | 202 | Uttarakhand | Sikkim | 06 Oct 2018 |
| Sanarth Vyas | 200 | Saurashtra | Manipur | 13 Nov 2022 |
| Venkatesh Iyer | 198 | Madhya Pradesh | Punjab | 28 Feb 2021 |
| Yash Dubey | 195* | Madhya Pradesh | Nagaland | 21 Nov 2022 |
| R Samarth | 192 | Karnataka | Kerala | 08 Mar 2021 |
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | 190 | Bihar | Arunachal Pradesh | 24 Dec 2025 |
1. N Jagdeesan – 277 vs Arunachal Pradesh (21 Nov 2022)
| Runs | Balls | Strike rate | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 277 | 141 | 196.45 | 15 | 25 |
Narayan Jagadeesan scored a record-breaking 277 off 141 balls for Tamil Nadu against Arunachal Pradesh in the 2022 Vijay Hazare Trophy. He hit 25 fours and 15 sixes, achieving an impressive strike rate of 196.45. This performance is now the highest individual score in men’s List A cricket.
His remarkable effort helped Tamil Nadu reach a total of 506/2, leading them to win the match by 435 runs. This victory also became the largest margin in List A history. His innings not only dominated the game but also secured his place in cricket history.
2. Prithvi Shaw – 227 (152)* for Mumbai vs Puducherry (25 Feb 2021)
| Runs | Balls | Strike | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 227* | 152 | 149.34 | 5 | 31 |
Prithvi Shaw scored an unbeaten 227 off 152 balls for Mumbai against Puducherry during the 2020-21 Vijay Hazare Trophy. His performance helped lift the team to an impressive total. Shaw’s innings included 31 fours and five sixes, highlighting his aggressive batting and fearless style at the top of the order.
His explosive knock allowed Mumbai to reach a massive score of 457/4, setting the stage for a strong performance. This big total put Puducherry under significant pressure, resulting in a 233-run win for Mumbai.
3. Ruturaj Gaikwad – 220 (159)* for Maharashtra vs Uttar Pradesh (28 Nov 2022)
| Runs | Balls | Strike rate | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 220* | 159 | 138.36 | 16 | 10 |
Ruturaj Gaikwad scored an unbeaten 220 off 159 balls for Maharashtra against Uttar Pradesh in the 2022–23 Vijay Hazare Trophy quarter-final. He hit ten fours and sixteen sixes at an impressive strike rate. His huge innings supported Maharashtra’s batting effort and demonstrated his ability to overpower strong bowling.
Gaikwad’s performance helped Maharashtra reach 330/5. They won the game by 58 runs, moving on in the tournament. His innings was key in putting the team in a solid winning position.
4. Sanju Samson – 212 (129)* for Kerala vs Goa (12 Oct 2019)
| Runs | Balls | Strike rate | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 212* | 129 | 164.34 | 10 | 21 |
Sanju Samson scored an unbeaten 212 off 129 balls for Kerala against Goa in the 2019-20 Vijay Hazare Trophy. He became one of the first batters to reach a double century in the competition. His explosive innings featured a series of boundaries and sixes, leading to a strong batting performance.
That knock helped Kerala post 377/3 and ultimately win the match. Samson’s contributions gave his team control throughout the game. His innings is still one of the most celebrated in VHT history.
5. Swastik Samal – 212 (169) for Odisha vs Saurashtra (24 Dec 2025)
| Runs | Balls | Strike rate | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 212 | 169 | 125.44 | 8 | 21 |
Swastik Samal scored an impressive 212 off 169 balls for Odisha against Saurashtra in the ongoing 2025–26 Vijay Hazare Trophy. He combined power and patience, hitting 21 fours and eight sixes, with his double century ranking as the joint-fourth highest individual score in the tournament’s history.
Despite his outstanding performance, Odisha lost the match to Saurashtra by 5 wickets, showing that even brilliant individual efforts sometimes cannot secure victory without full team support.
6. Yashasvi Jaiswal – 203 (154) for Mumbai vs Jharkhand (16 Oct 2019)
| Runs | Balls | Strike rate | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 203 | 154 | 131.81 | 12 | 17 |
Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 203 runs off 154 balls for Mumbai against Jharkhand in the 2019-20 Vijay Hazare Trophy. His innings included 17 fours and 12 sixes. This impressive performance made him one of the youngest players to hit a double century in List A cricket.
His contribution helped Mumbai reach a total of 358/3. They won the match by 39 runs, with Jaiswal’s innings being the main support for their total and securing the victory.
7. Karn Kaushal – 202 (135) for Uttarakhand vs Sikkim (06 Oct 2018)
| Runs | Balls | Strike rate | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202 | 135 | 149.62 | 9 | 18 |
Karn Kaushal scored 202 runs off 135 balls for Uttarakhand against Sikkim in the 2018 Vijay Hazare Trophy. He showed aggressive intent and smart boundary placement. Although the match details and results are not well-documented, his double century stands out as one of the top individual scores in the competition’s history.
His innings of 202 helped anchor Uttarakhand’s batting, leading the team to a strong total. This put pressure on their opponents and secured a victory by 199 runs.
8. Samarth Vyas – 200 (131) for Saurashtra vs Manipur (13 Nov 2022)
| Runs | Balls | Strike rate | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 | 131 | 152.67 | 9 | 20 |
Samarth Vyas scored an impressive 200 off 131 balls for Saurashtra against Manipur in the 2022 Vijay Hazare Trophy. He hit 20 fours and nine sixes. His outstanding innings allowed Saurashtra to reach a high total, showcasing his skill as a top middle-order batter in domestic cricket.
That performance was key to Saurashtra’s batting success in the match. It helped them set a tough target and put pressure on Manipur, who had a hard time during the chase.
9. Venkatesh Iyer – 198 (??) for Madhya Pradesh vs Punjab (28 Feb 2021)
| Runs | Balls | Strike rate | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 198 | 146 | 135.61 | 7 | 20 |
Venkatesh Iyer scored 198 for Madhya Pradesh against Punjab, just missing a double century with an impressive innings that supported his team’s total. Although the number of balls he faced isn’t widely recorded, his score is noted as one of the best individual performances in Vijay Hazare Trophy history.
Iyer’s outstanding game helped Madhya Pradesh achieve a 105-run victory. This shows how a remarkable individual innings can control a match and lead the team to a strong win.
10. Yash Dubey – 195 (150)* for Madhya Pradesh vs Nagaland (21 Nov 2022)
| Runs | Balls | Strike rate | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195 | 150 | 130.00 | 4 | 19 |
Yash Dubey scored an unbeaten 195 for Madhya Pradesh against Nagaland in the 2022 Vijay Hazare Trophy. He played a crucial role in building his team’s innings with skill and aggression. His performance ranks among the top individual scores and showcases his batting talent in important domestic matches.
Dubey’s unbeaten score helped MP post a strong total. He anchored the innings while demonstrating his ability to deliver important, impactful performances in the one-day format.
11. R Samarth – 192 (158) for Karnataka vs Kerala (08 Mar 2021)
| Runs | Balls | Strike rate | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 192 | 158 | 121.51 | 3 | 22 |
Ravikumar Samarth scored 192 runs off 158 balls for Karnataka against Kerala in the 2020‑21 Vijay Hazare Trophy quarter-finals. He hit 22 fours and three sixes. His innings supported Karnataka’s total of 338/3 and was vital for their progress in the tournament.
Samarth’s performance helped Karnataka win by 80 runs, as they limited Kerala to 258. His innings showed his talent to excel under pressure and set a solid foundation in a knockout match.
12. Vaibhav Suryavanshi – 190 (84) for Bihar vs Arunachal Pradesh (24 Dec 2025)
| Runs | Balls | Strike rate | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 190 | 84 | 226.19 | 15 | 16 |
Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored an impressive 190 off just 84 balls for Bihar against Arunachal Pradesh in the 2025‑26 Vijay Hazare Trophy Plate League. The 14‑year‑old star reached his century in only 36 balls, making it one of the fastest List A hundreds by an Indian. He showed remarkable maturity with 16 fours and 15 sixes. His innings had a strike rate above 226, as he dominated the bowling attack from the start.
Suryavanshi’s outstanding performance helped Bihar post a record 574/6, the highest team total in List A cricket history. They went on to win the match by 397 runs. His innings not only contributed to the historic score but also showcased his immense potential on the big stage.
