Sarfaraz’s explosive knock eclipsed the previous benchmark set by Atit Sheth, who had scored a 16-ball half-century for Baroda against Chhattisgarh during the 2020–21 season. The Mumbai batter’s assault has now set a new gold standard in India’s premier domestic one-day competition.

Record-breaking blitz

Sarfaraz arrived at the crease after the dismissal of his brother Musheer, with Mumbai placed at 57 for 1 in the 9th over. What followed was sheer carnage. The right-hander wasted no time settling in and immediately took on the bowling, hammering Abhishek Sharma for 30 runs in a single over.

Reaching his fifty in just 15 deliveries, Sarfaraz shattered a five-year-old record and left the opposition reeling. He was eventually dismissed for a scintillating 62 off 20 balls, an innings studded with seven fours and five sixes, turning the momentum decisively in Mumbai’s favour.

A season of red-hot form

The knock further underlined Sarfaraz Khan’s sensational form in the ongoing domestic season, where he has consistently delivered impactful performances across formats. His fearless approach and ability to dominate bowling attacks have strengthened Mumbai’s campaign and reinforced his reputation as one of India’s most destructive domestic batters.

With records tumbling and confidence soaring, Sarfaraz’s latest feat is not just a personal milestone — it is a statement performance that could play a decisive role in Mumbai’s push deeper into the Vijay Hazare Trophy.