In a sensational clash during the ongoing ILT20, Azam Khan, the wicket-keeper batter for Desert Vipers, made history with an electrifying performance that secured victory against Gulf Giants.
The high-energy match witnessed Azam Khan’s explosive innings rewriting the ILT20 cricket history books as he claimed the record for the fastest fifty ever in the league.
Facing an uphill battle after being put in to bat, Gulf Giants succumbed to early setbacks, losing six wickets by the 16th over, with Pakistan’s pace maestro Mohammad Amir wreaking havoc on the opposition.
Amir’s exceptional on-field brilliance limited Gulf Giants to 160 runs with seven wickets down, courtesy of an outstanding four-over spell that yielded three crucial wickets at an economy rate of 8.50.
In the chase, Desert Vipers seized control early on, propelled by Azam Khan’s outstanding performance. The dynamic batter exhibited his skill by reaching a match-winning half-century in a mere 18 deliveries, eclipsing the previous record set by West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard, who achieved the milestone in 19 deliveries.
Azam Khan’s 25-year-old innings featured five boundaries and four colossal sixes, resulting in a remarkable strike rate of 250.00.
His dynamic batting display drove Desert Vipers to triumph before the conclusion of the 17th over, with only four wickets lost throughout the innings.
