Sarfaraz Khan Smashes Fastest Indian List A Fifty, Sends Strong Message to Selectors

• Sarfaraz Khan scored the fastest List A fifty by an Indian (15 balls) for Mumbai against Punjab in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
• His blazing knock of 62 runs off just 20 balls, with a strike rate of 310, broke the previous record of 16 balls.
• This is also the fourth-fastest half-century in List A cricket globally, with Kaushalya Weeraratne holding the overall record (12 balls).
• Despite Khan's heroics, Mumbai suffered a narrow one-run defeat to Punjab in a thrilling encounter.
• Khan's consistent domestic performances, including previous scores of 73 (22) and 157 (75), serve as a reminder to the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee.

Why It Matters: Sarfaraz Khan's record-breaking fifty highlights his strong domestic form, urging selectors for an India recall.