Sarfaraz Khan Achieves Huge Record, Slams Top India Star For 30 Runs In One Over In Vijay Hazare Trophy

Ignored Indian cricket team star Sarfaraz Khan scripted history by slamming the fastest half-century in the history of the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Sarfaraz, who was not included in the India squad for the ODI series against New Zealand, reached the milestone in just 15 deliveries. The Mumbai batter broke the record previously held by Baroda's Atit Sheth, who slammed a half-century in 16 balls against Chhattisgarh in 2020-21. Sarfaraz looked in devastating form as he went after the bowlers from the very first ball, even smashing Abhishek Sharma for 30 runs in a single over. The Mumbai batter's innings against Punjab finally came to an end at 62 off 20 deliveries, with the help of seven fours and five sixes.

Despite such a brilliant knock from Sarfaraz, Mumbai lost the Round 7 of Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Punjab by just one run.

Chasing 216, Mumbai lost the wickets Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Musheer Khan for 23 and 21 runs respectively. Sarfaraz brought Mumbai back on track with his powerful 62 off 20 balls. However, he was dismissed by Mayank Markande.

Skipper Shreyas Iyer stabilised the innings with his 45-run knock but was removed by Markande. Later, Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Tamore departed for 15,12, and 15 respectively. For Punjab, Gurnoor Brar and Mayank Markande took four wickets each while Krish Bhagat and Harnoor Singh took one wicket each.

Earlier, Punjab posted 216 after being sent to bat first. Ramandeep Singh became the top-scorer with 72 off 74 balls. Anmolpreet Singh scored 57 off 75 balls. For Mumbai, Musheer Khan took three wickets while Onkar Tarmale, Shivam Dube, and Shashank Attarde took two wickets each.

With this win, Punjab finished at the top of the Group C points table. For the unversed, both Punjab and Mumbai have qualified for the quarter-finals.

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