Baroda scripts history with record-breaking T20 total in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024

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Baroda breaks the world record held by Zimbabwe
Bhanu Pania’s heroics lead the way
Baroda shines despite Hardik Pandya’s absence
- Highest team totals in T20s

Baroda etched their name in cricketing history during their Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy clash against Sikkim on Thursday. Under the leadership of Krunal Pandya, Baroda achieved an extraordinary feat by scoring a staggering 349/5 in their allotted 20 overs, setting a new record for the highest team total in T20 cricket.

Baroda breaks the world record held by Zimbabwe

This remarkable innings also made Baroda the first team to breach the 300-run mark in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Previously, the record for the highest T20 total was held by Zimbabwe, who have scored 344 runs against Gambia in October this year.

Bhanu Pania’s heroics lead the way

The star of the historic match was Bhanu Pania, who played a jaw-dropping knock of 134 not out off just 51 balls. Pania’s innings was laced with 5 fours and an incredible 15 sixes, showcasing his explosive batting prowess.

Supporting Pania’s heroics, Abhimanyu Singh, Shivalik Sharma, and Vishnu Solanki all smashed quickfire half-centuries. Abhimanyu scored 53 off 17 balls, Shivalik added 55 off 17, while Vishnu contributed 50 off just 16 balls, ensuring Baroda’s dominance throughout the innings.

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Baroda shines despite Hardik Pandya’s absence

Interestingly, star all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who had featured in earlier matches of the tournament, was not part of Baroda’s playing XI for this match. Despite his absence, the team showcased an exceptional collective batting effort to claim the record-breaking total.

In Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy history, the previous highest team total belonged to Punjab, who scored 275 runs against Andhra in the last edition. Baroda’s feat surpassed this milestone by a significant margin.