Pakistan Captain Fatima Sana Smashes Fastest Women’s T20I Fifty in 15 Balls
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana entered the record books on Friday, scoring the fastest half-century in Women’s T20 Internationals (WT20I) during a dominant performance against Zimbabwe at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi.
Sana reached her fifty in exactly 15 deliveries during the final over of the innings. This aggressive knock breaks the previous WT20I benchmark of 18 balls, a record previously shared by New Zealand’s Sophie Devine, Australia’s Phoebe Litchfield, and India’s Richa Ghosh. The innings also marks the fastest T20I half-century by any Pakistani cricketer across both men’s and women’s formats, confirmed by the Pakistan Cricket Board.
Unbeaten 62: Innings Breakdown
Sana finished the innings unbeaten on 62 from just 19 balls, generating an exceptional strike rate of 326.31. Her innings featured 10 boundaries and two sixes.
A primary acceleration point occurred during a 24-run over against Zimbabwe bowler Nomvelo Sibanda. Sana capitalized on the over by hitting three fours and two sixes, ensuring Pakistan built a massive total.
Fastest Fifties in Women’s T20 Internationals
| Player | National Team | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Fatima Sana | Pakistan | 15 |
| Sophie Devine | New Zealand | 18 |
| Phoebe Litchfield | Australia | 18 |
| Richa Ghosh | India | 18 |
Pakistan Sets Massive 223-Run Total
Driven by Sana’s late-order hitting, Pakistan posted a formidable 223 runs in their allotted 20 overs. The foundation for this total was supported by Saira Jabeen, who recorded an unbeaten 50 off 32 balls.
Key Match Statistics
- Pakistan Total: 223 runs in 20 overs.
- Fatima Sana: 62 not out (19 balls), 10 fours, 2 sixes.
- Saira Jabeen: 50 not out (32 balls), 8 fours.
- Lindokuhle Mabhero: 2 wickets for 36 runs, leading the Zimbabwe bowling attack.
This commanding performance reinforces Pakistan’s aggressive approach in the T20 format ahead of upcoming international fixtures.