Khushdil Shah’s blast, world’s first batsman to do historical feat against New Zealand

Khushdil shah, fastest 50 vs new zealand in icc champions trophy: Khushdil Shah definitely (19 February 2025) could not win his team Pakistan against New Zealand. But while batting excellent in Karachi, he has achieved a special achievement against the Kiwi team. Khushdil Shah (69) in the Champions Trophy has become the first batsman to score the fastest half -century against New Zealand. In a special case, the Pakistani player has defeated not anyone else but former veteran batsman Alastair Cook of England cricket team. Cook scored a half -century in 39 balls in Cardiff against New Zealand in 2013. At the same time, Khushdil Shah has recorded this special achievement in just 38 balls and recorded this special achievement.

After these two veterans, the name of Australian late all -rounder Andrew Symonds comes in third place. In 2024, Symonds scored 50 runs in 40 balls at The Oval against the Kiwi team.

None other than the fourth place, but the current captain of the England cricket team, Jose Butler is occupied. Butler scored a half -century in 41 balls against New Zealand in 2017.

In the special list, the name of former Zimbabwe cricket team player Alastair Campbell comes in fifth place. Campbell scored 50 runs in 43 balls in Dhaka against New Zealand in 1998.

The fastest 50 runs against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy (by balls)

38 balls – Khushdil Shah (Pakistan) – Karachi – 2025
39 Ball – Alastair Cook (England) – Cardiff – 2013
40 Ball – Andrew Symonds (Australia) – The Oval – 2004
41 Ball – Jose Butler (England) – Cardiff – 2017
43 Ball – Alastair Campbell (Zimbabwe) – Dhaka – 1998

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