Ajit Agarkar's Unbroken Record: Fastest Indian ODI Fifty Still Stands After 25 Years

• Ajit Agarkar, now BCCI chief selector, holds the record for the fastest ODI fifty by an Indian, achieved in just 21 balls against Zimbabwe in Rajkot.
• This 25-year-old record, set in 2000, surpassed Kapil Dev's 1983 record of 22 balls and remains unbroken by batting legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, and Virat Kohli.
• Coming in at number eight, Agarkar scored an unbeaten 67 off 25 balls, including 7 fours and 4 sixes, helping India reach a total of 301 runs.
• Beyond his batting heroics, Agarkar also took 3 crucial wickets, earning him the 'Man of the Match' award for his all-round performance.
• The innings highlighted Agarkar's dual ability as both a wicket-taking bowler and a match-winning aggressive middle-order batsman.

Why It Matters: Ajit Agarkar's 21-ball fifty remains the fastest by an Indian in ODIs, showcasing his all-round prowess.