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Fatima Sana for Pakistan - (Source: AFP)
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana rewrote the history books on Friday, May 15, as she slammed the fastest fifty in the history of women T20Is. Notably, Pakistan women locked horns against Zimbabwe women in 3rd and final T20I of the series.
For the unversed, Pakistan, who are leading the series 2-0, batted first and put 244 runs on the board. Fatima Sana was the leading run-getter and played a 19-ball 62 run knock. She scripted history with that feat and shattered RCB star Richa Ghosh's record.
Fatima Sana Slams The Fastest 50 in Women T20Is
Notably, Fatima Sana took just 15 ball to reach her fifty. She broke the previous record held by Sophie Devine, Phoebe Litchfield and Richa Ghosh for scoring a fifty in 18 deliveries. Here is the list of fastest fifty in women's T20Is.
Fastest Fifties in Women's T20I by Balls Played
- 15- Fatima Sana (Pakistan vs Zimbabwe, Karachi, 2026, TONIGHT)
- 18- Sophie Devine (New Zealand vs India, Bangalore, 2015)
- 18- Phoebe Litchfield (Australia vs West Indies, Sydney, 2023)
- 18- Richa Ghosh (India vs West Indies, DY Patil, 2024)
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Fatima Sana Slams fastest 50 In Pakistan's History
Not only did Fatima Sana slammed the fastest fifty in women's T20I cricket, but she also shattered the record for fastest half-century in T20Is by a Pakistan player across gender.
Previously, Shoaib Malik held the record for 18-ball fifty, which he scored against Scotland during 2021 T20 World Cup. Here is the complete list of fastest fifty for Pakistan in T20Is.
- Fatima Sana - 15 balls
- Shoaib Malik - 18 balls
- Shadab Khan - 20 balls
- Iftikhar Ahmed - 20 balls
- Umar Akmal - 21 Balls
Joint Fastest 50 in Professional Cricket
With the fifty-run knock, Fatima Sana also slammed the joint-fastest fifty in women's professional cricket. Notably, she has the fastest fifty acorss (First Class+ List A + T20s). Here is the compelte list.
- 15 balls : Fatima Sana vs Zimbabwe 2026*
- 15 Balls : Laura Harris vs Canterbury 2025
- 15 Balls : Marie Kally vs Gloucestershire 2022
Fatima Sana In Stellar Form For Pakistan
Fatima Sana is enjoying the best phase of her life. Talking about her innings in the 3rd T20I against Zimbabwe women, Sana scored 62 (19), which featured 10 fours and two sixes. Notably, Sana is returning after not getting to bat in the 2nd T20I.
Overall, she has had a brilliant T20I series as she has amassed 83 runs in 2 innings and averages 83. Further, her strike-rate is 259.38. Even with the ball, Fatima Sana has impressed and picked up 4 wickets in three innings.
Talking about the ongoing match, at the time of writing this article, Pakistan are on course of a big win as Zimbabwe are reduced to 75/8 after 15 overs.
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