Cricket history was rewritten at the Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field in Hangzhou, China, as the Nepal cricket team put on a jaw-dropping show of dominance against Mongolia in the Asian Games T20I tournament on Wednesday. Nepal’s batters, fueled by determination and extraordinary skills, left fans and cricket enthusiasts in awe with their unparalleled performances.
Nepal’s Record-Breaking Onslaught
Nepal etched its name in the annals of cricketing history by becoming the first team ever to score an astounding 300 runs in T20I cricket. In a sensational display of batting prowess, Nepal posted a mammoth total of 314 for 3 in just 20 overs, eclipsing the previous record held by Afghanistan, who had scored 278/3 against Ireland.
The Nepal batsmen displayed exceptional skills and a fearless approach throughout their innings, leaving the opposition bowlers struggling for answers.
Dipendra Singh Airee’s Lightning-Fast Fifty
One of the standout performances of the day came from Nepal’s Dipendra Singh Airee, who etched his name in the record books by smashing the fastest-ever T20I fifty in just 9 balls. This remarkable feat shattered the previous record held by India’s legendary all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, who achieved a fifty in 12 balls against England during the 2007 T20 World Cup.
Dipendra’s blistering knock showcased not only his immense talent but also his ability to find the boundary with ease.
Kushal Malla’s Century Extravaganza
Not to be outdone, Kushal Malla, another Nepal batter, took the cricketing world by storm with his phenomenal century. Malla reached the milestone in a record-breaking 34 balls, surpassing the previous joint record held by India’s Rohit Sharma and South Africa’s David Miller, who achieved it in 35 deliveries.
Malla’s unbeaten knock of 137 off just 50 deliveries included a staggering 12 sixes and 8 fours, leaving the opposition bowlers utterly helpless.
Dipendra’s Unbelievable Strike Rate
Adding to the astonishing records, Dipendra Singh Airee also set the record for the highest strike rate in an innings, an astonishing 520.00. His unbeaten knock of 52 off 10 balls, which featured eight maximums, demonstrated his ability to accumulate runs rapidly and dominate the opposition.
Historic Victory Over Mongolia
Nepal’s extraordinary performance didn’t stop with the bat. They dismissed Mongolia for a mere 41 runs in just 13.1 overs, securing a monumental 273-run win. This astounding margin of victory is yet another world record in T20I cricket. Only one Mongolian batter managed to reach double digits, with Davaasuren Jamyansuren scoring 10 runs from 23 balls. The innings witnessed five ducks, highlighting Nepal’s bowling prowess.
The Nepal cricket team’s historic performance against Mongolia in the Asian Games T20I will forever be etched in the annals of cricketing history. It was a day of records, remarkable feats, and pure cricketing brilliance, making Nepal’s victory a memorable moment for fans around the world.
Nepal’s record-breaking spree
Here’s a list of all the records that tumbled:
- Highest score in men’s T20 internationals: 314-3
- Fastest T20 international century: 34 balls
- Fastest T20 international half-century: 09 balls
- Most sixes in an innings: 26
- Biggest winning margin by runs: 273
- Highest strike rate in an innings of 10 balls or more: 520
