Sakibul Gani is an Indian cricketer from Bihar who made headlines by becoming the first player in history to score a triple century on debut in First-Class cricket. Born on September 2, 1999, in Motihari, Bihar, he is a right-handed batter and right-arm medium-fast bowler who represents Bihar in domestic competitions.
Career Highlights
- Historic Debut: Scored 341 runs in his debut First-Class match for Bihar in the 2021–22 Ranji Trophy, setting a world record for the highest score on debut
- List A Debut: October 7, 2019, for Bihar in the Vijay Hazare Trophy
- T20 Debut: November 8, 2019, in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
Sakibul Gani Statistics
| Format | Matches | Runs | Bat Avg | 100s | 50s | Best Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-Class | 28 | 2,035 | 47.32 | 5 | 8 | 341 |
| List A | 33 | 867 | 29.89 | 2 | 2 | 114 |
| T20s | 35 | 902 | 32.21 | 1 | 4 | 120* |
He also contributes with the ball, having taken 15 wickets in First-Class, 11 in List A, and 6 in T20s, though his primary role is as a batter.
Playing Style
- Batting: Right-handed, aggressive top-order batter
- Bowling: Right-arm medium-fast, used occasionally
- Temperament: Calm and focused, with strong match awareness
- Strengths: Strong against pace, capable of building long innings
Teams Represented
- Bihar (Senior Team)
- India A (Development Squad)
- Bihar Under-19s
Sakibul Gani’s performances have made him a standout figure in Bihar’s cricket revival, and he’s considered a future candidate for national selection if his consistency continues.
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