Record Alert: Shimron Hetmyer Hits Fastest T20 World Cup Half-Century for WI

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Shimron Hetmyer Hits Fastest T20 World Cup Half-Century for WI: The 2026 T20 World Cup is in full swing. In the second match of the tournament, between West Indies and Scotland, a record was set that has stunned the cricketing world. West Indies' explosive batsman, Shimron Hetmyer, has shattered a long-standing record held by 'Universe Boss' Chris Gayle with his blistering batting performance.

Hetmyer Makes History: Fastest T20 World Cup Fifty for West Indies

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Demolishing the Scottish bowlers, Hetmyer set a new record for the fastest half-century for West Indies in T20 World Cup history. Hetmyer rained sixes all around the ground, completing his fifty in just 22 balls. During his innings, he displayed incredible power, hitting 6 towering sixes and 1 four to reach his half-century.

Chris Gayle's 16-Year-Old 'Unbreakable' Record Broken

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Shimron Hetmyer's innings broke a record that had stood for the past 16 years. Previously, the record for the fastest half-century for West Indies in a T20 World Cup belonged to the legendary Chris Gayle. Gayle had scored his fifty in 23 balls against Australia in the 2009 World Cup. Hetmyer has now claimed this record by achieving the feat in one ball less.

In third place on this list is Shai Hope, who completed his half-century in 24 balls in the 2024 World Cup.

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Fastest Half-Centuries for West Indies in T20 World Cup

The table below shows which legends Hetmyer has surpassed:

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