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Prema Rawat Smashes Fastest Fifty in Women’s T20 Cricket, Creates History for Uttarakhand
Playing for Uttarakhand in the ongoing Senior Women's T20 Trophy in Pune, Indian all-rounder Prema Rawat has made history. In a match against Hyderabad, she scored an unbeaten half-century off just 14 balls, setting a world record for the fastest fifty in the history of women’s T20 cricket.
An Exciting Turn of Events: 50 Runs Off 14 Balls
Prema Rawat came in to bat at number four against Hyderabad. She arrived at the crease during the 18th over of Uttarakhand’s innings and immediately began to wreak havoc:
- She struck three consecutive fours in an over bowled by medium-pacer Sakshi Rao.
- Following this, she hammered 18 runs in an over bowled by off-spinner Vanka Pooja.
- Facing Kunchala Niteesha in the final four balls of the innings, she smashed 6, 4, 4, and 6 in succession to complete her record-breaking half-century.
During this explosive innings, Rawat hit 6 fours and 4 sixes, helping her team reach a total of 187 runs for the loss of 2 wickets.
At the other end, Raghvi Bisht also batted brilliantly, scoring an unbeaten 72 off 50 balls.Breaking the Old World Record
Previously, the record for the fastest fifty in women’s T20 cricket—achieved in just 15 balls—was jointly held by Marie Kelly (Warwickshire, 2022), Fatima Sana (Pakistan, 2026), and Laura Harris (Otago, 2025; Surrey, 2026). Prema Rawat has now shattered this record by reaching her fifty in just 14 balls.
Excellence in Bowling
After creating a stir with the bat, Prema Rawat also delivered an outstanding performance with the ball. Chasing a target of 188, the Hyderabad team could only manage 98/8 in their allotted overs. Rawat bowled exceptionally well, dismissing openers G. Kavyashree and N. Kranthi Reddy, and finished with figures of 2/12 from her 4 overs.
Prema Rawat’s Career and Background
24-year-old Prema Rawat made her international debut for India in June of this year and has taken 7 wickets in 7 T20 matches so far. She delivered a stellar performance against Pakistan during the Asia Cup, where she claimed 3 wickets for just 9 runs. Furthermore, she was a member of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) squad that won the Women’s Premier League (WPL) titles in 2025 and 2026, and the franchise has retained her for the 2027 season as well.
