Dindigul Dragons batter C Sarath Kumar smashed TNPL's joint second-fastest half-century after reaching the landmark in 18 balls during TNPL 2023 Qualifier 1 against Lyca Kovai Kings. Sarath recorded TNPL 2023's fastest half-century, surpassing Lyca Kovai Kings batter Ram Arvindh's earlier record of 22 balls. Sarath smashed 62 off 26 balls, with his knock comprising one four and eight sixes.