Riyan Parag creates a unique record in T20 cricket

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Riyan Parag’s sensational form in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
Players to score most half-centuries in consecutive innings

Riyan Parag, the young Indian cricketer, has etched his name in the record books by becoming the first player to achieve a remarkable feat of scoring six consecutive half-centuries in T20 cricket.

In a thrilling encounter between Assam and Kerala in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2023, Riyan showcased a stellar performance, scoring an unbeaten 57 off just 33 balls to lead his team to a comprehensive victory.

Riyan Parag’s sensational form in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Throughout the SMAT 2023 season, Riyan Parag has been a force to be reckoned with, amassing an impressive total of 440 runs in just seven matches at an exceptional average of 62.86. His consistent and outstanding performances have solidified his position as a key player for Assam, leading the team to an important two-wicket win over the formidable Kerala side, which had remained undefeated in the tournament until this match.

Entering the crease when Assam were struggling at 48/3, Parag exhibited exceptional composure and skill, steering his team towards a victory with a flurry of boundaries, including four towering sixes. The match concluded with Assam registering a win with three balls to spare at the Sharad Pawar Indoor Cricket Academy in Mumbai.

Parag’s achievement has drawn widespread acclaim and admiration from fans and cricket enthusiasts, with many eagerly anticipating his future performances and expecting more outstanding contributions from the talented cricketer.

Riyan Parag has the best strike rate (152.21) and average (47.34) among the batters who have scored more than 1000 runs in SMAT. He has scored 1373 runs in 39 innings that he has played.
And he is just 21 years old!🥵@ParagRiyan @assamcric @rajasthanroyals pic.twitter.com/Ch9Kyr8vvc
— iThunder (@HiPrsm) October 27, 2023

Riyan Parag becomes the first player in history to score 6 consecutive fifties in T20s. pic.twitter.com/ld79d76CGi
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 27, 2023

Riyan Parag in Syed Mushtaq Ali 2023:
45(19) & 0/53(4)
61(34) & 2/25(4)
76*(37) & 3/6(4)
53*(29) & 1/17(4)
76(39) & 1/37(4)
72(37) & 1/35(3)
57*(33) & 1/17(4)
He is ruling Syed Mushtaq Ali, just 21 years old, incredible consistency in the league…..!!!! pic.twitter.com/k0V9ArlDYO
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 27, 2023