Prema Rawat sets women’s T20 cricket record with 14-ball fifty

Indian all-rounder Prema Rawat has set a new world record for the fastest half-century in women’s T20 cricket. Playing for Uttarakhand against Hyderabad in the Senior Women’s T20 Trophy Elite match, the 24-year-old reached 50 runs in just 14 deliveries.

Rawat’s unbeaten innings included six sixes and three fours, helping Uttarakhand post a total of 187 for 2. She also contributed significantly with the ball, taking two wickets for 12 runs in her four overs. Uttarakhand ultimately won the match by 89 runs.

The achievement surpasses the previous record of 15 balls, which was jointly held by England’s Marie Kelly, New Zealand’s Laura Harris, and Pakistan’s Fatima Sana. Rawat, a leg-spin bowler who has represented Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Women’s Premier League, is noted for her aggressive batting and all-round capabilities.