Baroda wicketkeeper-batter Amit Passi scripted history on Monday with a magnificent century on his professional T20 debut, in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Batting against Services in Hyderabad, Passi smashed a 44-ball century and went on to register the highest score on debut in the shortest format of the game.

Replacing India wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma, who has joined the national team for the South Africa T20Is, the 26-year-old Passi seized the opportunity in style. Opening the batting for Baroda and producing a fearless innings against Services. The right-hander wasted no time showcasing his intent, racing to a half-century in just 24 balls with a flurry of boundaries. Once settled, Passi switched gears, stringing together a sequence of boundaries and sixes.

Batting on 98, he brought

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