Swastik Samal Smashes Historic Double Hundred in Vijay Hazare Trophy

• Odisha opener Swastik Samal scored a historic 212 runs against Saurashtra in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
• He became the first batter from Odisha to achieve a double hundred in List A cricket.
• Samal's 212 is the fifth-highest individual score in Vijay Hazare Trophy history.
• His 261-run partnership with captain Biplab Samantray propelled Odisha to a formidable 345/6.
• The 25-year-old, who went unsold in IPL 2026, hit 21 fours and 8 sixes in his 14th List A match.

Why It Matters: Swastik Samal made history with Odisha's first List A double hundred, marking a significant milestone.