Sarfaraz Khan Sets Record With Fastest Fifty, Hits 30 in Over
In a remarkable display of batting prowess, Sarfaraz Khan shattered the record for the fastest fifty in Vijay Hazare Trophy history. This historic achievement occurred during Round 7 of the tournament, as he propelled Mumbai in a match against Punjab, despite the team’s narrow defeat.
Sarfaraz Khan’s Record-Breaking Performance
Sarfaraz reached his fifty in just 15 balls, surpassing the previous record of 16 balls set by Atit Sheth of Baroda in the 2020–21 season. His explosive innings included seven fours and five sixes, culminating in a total of 62 runs off 20 deliveries.
Match Highlights
- Sarfaraz Khan’s fifty in 15 balls
- Total score: 62 runs from 20 balls
- Key innings: 30 runs off one over against Abhishek Sharma
Despite Sarfaraz’s remarkable performance, Mumbai fell short in their chase, losing by a single run. They aimed for a target of 216 but faced early wickets, with Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Musheer Khan scoring 23 and 21 respectively. Sarfaraz’s aggressive batting revived the innings until he was dismissed by Mayank Markande.
Penned Down Defeat and Punjab’s Bowling Efforts
Captain Shreyas Iyer contributed 45 runs but could not ensure a victory. The lower order struggled, with Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, and Hardik Tamore scoring 15, 12, and 15, respectively. Markande and Gurnoor Brar were instrumental, each taking four wickets, while Krish Bhagat and Harnoor Singh added one each.
Punjab’s Innings Overview
Pursuing a solid score, Punjab batted first and posted 216 runs. Ramandeep Singh was pivotal, scoring 72 off 74 balls, while Anmolpreet Singh contributed 57 runs from 75 balls.
Bowling Performance of Mumbai
- Musheer Khan: 3 wickets
- Onkar Tarmale: 2 wickets
- Shivam Dube: 2 wickets
- Shashank Attarde: 2 wickets
The tense finale concluded with Punjab emerging victorious, ensuring their top position in Group C of the tournament. Both teams have successfully secured their places in the quarter-finals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
