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Fastest fifty in women's T20 international cricket: Full list as Pakistan's Fatima Sana breaks world record
TL;DR
Pakistan's Fatima Sana set a new record for the fastest fifty in women's T20 international cricket, scoring 50 runs in just 15 balls against Zimbabwe. This achievement breaks the previous joint record held by several players.
Key points
- Fatima Sana scored a 15-ball fifty in WT20Is.
- She broke the joint record held by Devine, Litchfield, and Ghosh.
- Pakistan posted 223 runs, their second-highest total in Women's T20Is.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Pakistan's Fatima Sana smashed a 15-ball fifty in a bilateral series against Zimbabwe, the fastest ever in WT20Is.
- She breaks the joint record held by Devine, Litchfield and Ghosh.
- Pakistan post 223/4, their second-highest total in Women's T20Is.
Fatima Sana rewrites history with the fastest fifty in women's T20I cricket
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana walked out to bat and tore apart the Zimbabwean bowling attack on Friday at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi.
She took just 15 balls to reach his half-century, which saw her score the fastest half-century ever recorded in Women's Twenty20 Internationals.
Fatima came to the crease with the scoreboard at 152 for 4. She cleared the boundary eight times and twice over it, finishing with eight fours and two sixes on her way to the milestone.
Before Friday, three players shared the top spot on the all-time list for fastest fifties in Women's T20Is. New Zealand's Sophie Devine had reached the milestone off 18 balls against India back in 2015.
Australia's Phoebe Litchfield matched that figure against West Indies in 2023, and India's Richa Ghosh equalled it during a match against the same opponents in 2024.
Full List: Fastest fifties in women's T20Is
Q&A
Who holds the record for the fastest fifty in women's T20 international cricket?
Fatima Sana of Pakistan holds the record for the fastest fifty in women's T20 international cricket, scoring 50 runs in 15 balls.
What was the previous record for the fastest fifty in women's T20Is?
The previous record for the fastest fifty in women's T20 internationals was jointly held by Sophie Devine, Phoebe Litchfield, and Smriti Mandhana.
In which match did Fatima Sana break the fastest fifty record?
Fatima Sana broke the record during a bilateral series match against Zimbabwe.
What was Pakistan's total score in the match where Fatima Sana set the record?
Pakistan scored 223 runs for 4 wickets, marking their second-highest total in Women's T20 internationals.