In a stunning display of power-hitting, Nepal’s cricket team has etched their name in the history of the cricketing world by becoming the first-ever team to cross the 300-run mark in a T20I match.
This remarkable feat was achieved during their opening game of the Asian Games at the Zhejiang University for Technology Pingfeng Cricket Field in Hangzhou on Wednesday.
Nepal posted an unimaginable total of 314 runs against Mongolia, setting new standards for T20 cricket. The highlight of this record-breaking innings was Kushal Malla’s explosive knock of 137 not out off just 50 deliveries, comprising an astonishing 12 sixes and eight fours.
Meanwhile, Dipendra Singh displayed his fireworks by smashing eight sixes in a mere 10 balls, recording the fastest fifty in T20I history and breaking Yuvraj Singh’s previous record.
Dipendra Singh’s blistering fifty came in just nine balls, three deliveries quicker than Yuvraj’s iconic 12-ball half-century against England during the 2007 World Cup. This incredible achievement sent shockwaves through the cricketing world.
Nepal’s monumental total not only broke records but also surpassed Afghanistan’s previous record of 278/3 against Ireland in 2019 for the highest-ever T20I team total. Nepal’s batting assault included a mind-boggling 26 sixes, the most by any team in a T20I innings.
Adding to the list of records, Kushal Malla’s century was crafted in just 34 balls, making it the fastest century in the T20I format, beating the 35-ball records held by cricketing giants Rohit Sharma and David Miller.
Nepal’s captain, Rohit Paudel also set the stage for the onslaught, contributing a blazing 61 off 27 balls, studded with six sixes.
In another astonishing achievement, Dipendra Singh secured the highest strike rate ever recorded in an innings, a jaw-dropping 520.00. His unbeaten knock showcased his exceptional ability to score quick runs and thoroughly dominate the opposition.
Nepal’s cricketing prowess in this historic match against Mongolia in the Asian Games T20I is sure to be celebrated for years to come.
The team’s exceptional batting display and record-breaking feats have left an indelible mark on the cricketing world, solidifying Nepal’s position as a formidable force in T20 cricket.
