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Fastest fifty alert: Richa Ghosh pushed down the order after Pakistan's Fatima Sana's blitzkrieg
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana blasted a 15-ball fifty, the fastest in women's T20Is, during the third and final T20I against Zimbabwe in Karachi. Her 62 not out off 19 balls propelled Pakistan to 223/4 and Zimbabwe to 90 all out, sealing a 133-run victory and a 3-0 series win. The piece also traces previous 18-ball fifty records and joint fastest marks across all women's T20s.
Why It Matters
The milestone reinforces Fatima Sana's rising prominence in women's cricket and highlights Pakistan's dominance in the series, while providing historical context on the evolution of fastest fifty records in women's Twenty20 cricket.
Timeline
7 Events
Fatima Sana's 15-ball fifty and 62* off 19 (May 15, 2026) — Pakistan vs Zimbabwe, Karachi
May 15, 2026
Fatima Sana hit a 15-ball fifty, the fastest in women's T20Is, as Pakistan posted 223/4. She finished 62 not out off 19 balls, joining Sara Jabeen (50* off 32) in the 17th over. Ayesha Zafar contributed 45 off 28. Zimbabwe were bowled out for 90 in 18 overs. Mabhero (2/36) and Beloved Biza (1/35) bowled well for Zimbabwe; Sadia Iqbal (3/20) and Nashra Sandhu (2/21) supported Pakistan’s bowlers, with Sana also taking a wicket.
Laura Harris's 18-ball fifty (2025) — Otago vs Canterbury
2025
Laura Harris of Otago scored an 18-ball fifty against Canterbury in 2025, becoming a joint-fastest fifty-maker across all women's T20s.
Richa Ghosh's 18-ball fifty (2024) — India vs West Indies (Navi Mumbai)
2024
Richa Ghosh of India scored an 18-ball fifty against the West Indies in Navi Mumbai in 2024, matching the then-fastest fifty in women's T20Is.
Phoebe Litchfield's 18-ball fifty (2023) — Australia vs West Indies
2023
Phoebe Litchfield of Australia scored an 18-ball fifty against the West Indies in Sydney in 2023, becoming a joint-record holder for the fastest fifty in women's T20Is.
Marie Kelly's 18-ball fifty (2022) — Warwickshire vs Gloucestershire
2022
Marie Kelly of Warwickshire hit an 18-ball fifty against Gloucestershire in 2022, tying the then global fastest fifty across women's T20s.
Nida Dar's 20-ball fifty (2019) — Pakistan vs South Africa
2019
Nida Dar of Pakistan scored a fifty off 20 balls against South Africa in 2019, the previous fastest for Pakistan.
Sophie Devine's 18-ball fifty (2015) — Bengaluru, India vs New Zealand
2015
Sophie Devine of New Zealand scored a fifty off 18 balls against India in Bengaluru in 2015, setting the previous record for the fastest fifty in women's T20Is.