Sarfaraz Khan Smashes Fastest Vijay Hazare Fifty in 15 Balls, Puts Pressure on Selectors

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News18•08-01-2026, 17:25
Sarfaraz Khan Smashes Fastest Vijay Hazare Fifty in 15 Balls, Puts Pressure on Selectors
- •Sarfaraz Khan scored the fastest half-century in Vijay Hazare Trophy history, reaching 50 runs in just 15 balls.
- •He hammered 60 runs off 20 balls with a phenomenal strike rate of 310, including 5 sixes and 7 fours.
- •This record surpasses Baroda's Atit Sheth's 16-ball fifty from the 2020-21 season and is the fastest by an Indian in List A cricket.
- •Despite consistent exceptional performance in domestic cricket, Sarfaraz has been overlooked by the Team India selection committee.
- •Mumbai, chasing 216 against Punjab, ultimately lost the match despite Sarfaraz's explosive innings.
Why It Matters: Sarfaraz Khan's record-breaking fifty intensifies debate over his Team India selection.
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