Bhim Sarki makes a record of fastest half century

Summary

Bhim Sarki of Kathmandu Gorkhas set the record for the fastest half century by a Nepali cricketer in the Nepal Premier League, scoring 50 runs off 19 balls against Pokhara Avengers.

Key Points
  • Bhim Sarki became the first Nepali cricketer to hit the fastest half century in the Nepal Premier League, scoring 50 runs off 19 balls.
  • He matched the record previously set by foreign player Harmit Singh, who also scored a half century in 19 balls in the league.
  • Jimi Nisham holds the record for the fastest half century in the last season with 18 balls.
  • The current season has seen 29 half centuries made by 25 different cricketers.
  • Only two players, Mark Watt and Adam Rossington, have scored centuries in the ongoing tournament.
Article image