In a thrilling cricket match between Nepal and Mongolia at the Asian Games 2023, a plethora of records tumbled. Nepal, batting first, achieved several remarkable milestones during their innings.
Deependra Singh Airee, representing Nepal, set a new record in T20 international cricket by smashing the fastest half-century, surpassing the previous record held by India’s legendary cricketer, Yuvraj Singh. Yuvraj achieved his fifty in 12 balls, but Deependra Singh Airee the feat in a mere 9 deliveries. This astonishing performance was just one of the many records set during the match.
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Deependra’s remarkable innings in the first innings saw him score an explosive 52* runs from only 10 deliveries, boasting an outstanding strike rate of 520. During this innings, he struck an impressive 8 sixes. Additionally, Kushal Malla played an outstanding innings, scoring an unbeaten 137* runs from 50 deliveries, with 8 fours and an astounding 12 sixes. Kushal became the fastest century-maker in T20 internationals, achieving the feat in just 34 balls. Prior to this, the record for the fastest century in T20 internationals was held by South Africa’s David Miller, who achieved it in 35 deliveries.
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Nepal collectively hit 26 sixes during their innings, setting a new record in T20 internationals.
Furthermore, Nepal’s exceptional batting display in the first innings resulted in them posting a formidable total of 314 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in 20 overs, surpassing Afghanistan’s previous record of 278/3 for the highest team total in T20 internationals.
In addition to Kushal Malla’s sensational century, captain Rohit Paudel contributed significantly with a quickfire 61 runs from 27 balls at an impressive strike rate of 225.93, including 2 fours and 6 sixes. Meanwhile, Deependra Singh Airee remained unbeaten with 52* runs from 10 balls.
Nepal’s exceptional display in this game not only ensured their triumph but also etched their name in cricket history as the inaugural T20 international team to exceed the 300-run mark in a single inning, creating an indelible moment in the annals of the sport.
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