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Fastest Fifty in Women's T20: Records are frequently set and broken on the cricket field, but some achievements are etched into the pages of history forever. Monday, November 2, 2026, marked a new golden chapter in Indian women’s cricket. Prema Rawat, a star all-rounder for India and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), created a sensation by smashing the fastest half-century in the history of women’s T20 cricket.
Fastest T20 Half-Century in Just 14 Balls
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The Senior Women’s T20 Trophy was underway at the MCA Stadium in Pune. Playing for Uttarakhand, Prema Rawat left the Hyderabad bowlers stunned as she reached her half-century in just 14 balls. Her aggressive innings not only won the hearts of the spectators present at the stadium but also captured the attention of the global cricketing community.
Top Fastest Half Centuries in Women's T20 Cricket History
Before Prema Rawat, the record for the fastest half-century in women’s T20 cricket stood at 15 balls a mark that was jointly held by three other players. You can see this historic shift in the table provided below:
| Player | Balls | Team | Opponent | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prema Rawat | 14 | Uttarakhand | Hyderabad | Pune | 2026 |
| Fatima Sana | 15 | Pakistan | Zimbabwe | Karachi | 2026 |
| Marie Kelly | 15 | Warwickshire | Gloucestershire | Elvaston | 2022 |
| Laura Harris | 15 | Otago | Canterbury | Alexandra | 2025 |
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T20 Cricket vs T20 Internationals: A New Record Dimension
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It is quite interesting to understand the category under which this record falls. While the record for the fastest half-century in women’s T20 International (T20I) matches achieved in 15 balls is still held by Pakistan captain Fatima Sana (set against Zimbabwe in 2026), Prema Rawat has now become the sole player in the world to record the fastest fifty across the broader spectrum of women’s T20 cricket (encompassing both domestic and international formats).
A Major Milestone for Indian Women's Cricket
This explosive innings by Prema Rawat serves as an excellent example of the evolving landscape of women’s cricket and the aggressive style of play adopted by Indian cricketers. This achievement is not only a source of pride for the Uttarakhand team but also serves as an inspiration for young female cricketers across the country to play with freedom and a fearless approach.
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