Nepal’s Deependra Shatters Yuvraj’s Record with Fastest T20 Fifty at Asian Games 2023
Nepal vs. Mongolia: The Pingfeng Campus Cricket Ground in Hangzhou witnessed a historic showdown in the Asian Games 2023 as Nepal and Mongolia faced off in a thrilling cricket match. In this clash of titans, records tumbled, and history was rewritten.
Deependra Singh Airi’s Lightning Half-Century: The highlight of the match was Nepal’s Deependra Singh Airi, who blazed his way into the record books by smashing a half-century in just 9 balls. This feat shattered the previous record held by Indian cricket legend Yuvraj Singh, who had achieved his half-century in 12 balls. Deependra’s breathtaking innings saw him amass an unbeaten 52 runs, all while maintaining an astonishing strike rate of 520. The young Nepalese batsman’s performance included an impressive tally of 8 sixes, leaving spectators in awe.
Kushal Malla’s Record-Breaking Century: Deependra Singh Airi was not the only star for Nepal. Kushal Malla displayed his extraordinary prowess by scoring an unbeaten 137 runs in just 50 balls, setting a new record for the fastest century in T20 International cricket. Kushal accomplished this milestone in a mere 34 balls, surpassing the previous record held by South Africa’s David Miller, who achieved a century in 35 balls. Kushal’s brilliant innings featured 8 fours and a whopping 12 sixes, reaffirming Nepal’s dominance on the pitch.
Nepal’s Six-Hitting Spree: The Nepalese team’s fearless approach was evident in their aggressive batting display. They collectively smashed a staggering total of 26 sixes during their innings, leaving their opponents stunned and cementing their reputation as a powerhouse in the T20 format.
Nepal Crosses the 300-Run Mark: In a remarkable achievement, Nepal became the first team in T20 International cricket to breach the 300-run mark. Their relentless batting performance resulted in a commanding total of 314 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. The previous record for the highest team total in a T20 International innings was held by Afghanistan at 278/3. Kushal Malla’s exceptional unbeaten 137-run knock played a pivotal role in Nepal’s historic total. Captain Rohit Paude also contributed significantly with his 61 runs off 27 balls, featuring 2 fours and 6 sixes, at an impressive strike rate of 225.93. Deependra Singh Airi’s rapid 52* off 10 balls further bolstered Nepal’s imposing score.
The clash between Nepal and Mongolia at the Asian Games 2023 will undoubtedly be remembered as a historic moment in T20 cricket history. Nepal’s remarkable batting prowess, spearheaded by Deependra Singh Airi and Kushal Malla, has set new benchmarks and established them as formidable contenders in the cricketing world. As the tournament progresses, fans eagerly anticipate more thrilling moments and record-breaking performances from these rising stars of Nepalese cricket.