Parvez sets record in DPL for fastest fifty by a Bangladeshi

Sports Desk

A modest target became even easier thanks to Parvez Hossain Emon. The Abahani Limited opener reached his half-century in just 15 balls, setting a new record for the fastest fifty by a Bangladeshi batsman in recognized cricket.

Parvez achieved this feat on Sunday at BKSP Ground No. 3 against Shinepukur Cricket Club. His fifty is now the fastest by a Bangladeshi in List A, T20, and first-class cricket.

Previously, the record for the fastest fifty in List A cricket was jointly held by Farhad Reza and Habibur Rahman, who each scored fifties in 18 balls in 2019 for Prime Doleshwar. In recognized cricket, the prior record for the fastest fifty by a Bangladeshi was held by Shuvagata Hom Chowdhury, who reached the milestone in 16 balls while playing for Shinepukur against Mohammedan in the Dhaka Premier League T20.

Sunday’s match was delayed due to a wet outfield, reducing the game to 31 overs per side. Shinepukur batted first and were bowled out for just 88 runs. In reply, Abahani chased the target in only 6.4 overs, winning by a massive 10-wicket margin. Parvez led the charge with an explosive innings of 61 off 23 balls, including 4 fours and 6 sixes. His fifty came off just 15 balls, etching his name into the record books.

Despite challenges, Abahani Limited continues their dominant run in the Dhaka Premier League. With 16 points from nine matches, they remain at the top of the table. Mohammedan Sporting Club sits second with 14 points from the same number of games.