Amit Passi Scores 114 on T20 Debut, Ties World Record

In Hyderabad, India, on December 8, 2025, Baroda wicketkeeper-batter Amit Passi made cricketing history by scoring an unbeaten 114 runs off 55 balls on his T20 debut during a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match against Services, equaling the world record for the highest individual score in the format on a first appearance.

The 26-year-old opener, stepping in for Jitesh Sharma who had joined the Indian national team for an upcoming T20 series against South Africa, delivered a blistering performance at the Gymkhana Ground. Passi reached his half-century in just 24 balls and his maiden T20 hundred in 44 deliveries, sealing the milestone with his ninth six. His innings included 10 fours and nine sixes, achieving a strike rate of over 207. He fell on the second ball of the 18th over, caught off the bowling of Abhishek Tiwari, but not before propelling Baroda to a formidable total of 220 for five in 20 overs after captain Vishnu Solanki elected to bat first.

Passi's knock anchored Baroda's innings amid early setbacks. Openers Shashwat Rawat and Passi started steadily, but Rawat departed for 14 and No. 3 Ninad Rathva followed soon after, leaving Baroda at 59 for two in the powerplay. Passi,...