Fatima Sana Sets Record for Fastest Fifty in Women's T20Is Against Zimbabwe
Pak vs Zim - Fatima Sana smashes fastest fifty in women's T20Is
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Pakistan's Fatima Sana has shattered the record for the fastest fifty in women's T20 internationals, reaching the milestone in just 15 balls during the third T20I against Zimbabwe in Karachi. This performance helped Pakistan secure a total of 223 runs, marking their second-highest score in the format.
- 01Fatima Sana's record-breaking fifty surpassed the previous record of 18 balls held by Sophie Devine, Phoebe Litchfield, and Richa Ghosh.
- 02Sana's innings included 10 fours and 2 sixes, finishing with a total of 62 runs off just 19 balls.
- 03Pakistan's total of 223 runs is their second-highest in women's T20Is, following their 237 runs in the series opener.
- 04Sana is currently the top scorer for Pakistan in T20Is this year, with 229 runs at a strike rate of 206.30.
- 05Nida Dar previously held the record for the fastest fifty for Pakistan, achieving it in 20 balls against South Africa in 2019.
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In a remarkable display of batting, Fatima Sana, the captain of the Pakistan women's cricket team, set a new record for the fastest fifty in women's T20 internationals, achieving the feat in just 15 balls against Zimbabwe during the third T20I in Karachi. This record-breaking performance eclipsed the previous record of 18 balls held by three players: Sophie Devine, Phoebe Litchfield, and Richa Ghosh. Sana's explosive innings included 10 fours and 2 sixes, culminating in an unbeaten score of 62 runs off 19 balls. Her innings was pivotal in helping Pakistan post a total of 223 runs, their second-highest score in women's T20Is, following their 237 runs in the series opener. Notably, Sana is the leading scorer for Pakistan in T20Is this year, amassing 229 runs with an impressive strike rate of 206.30. Previously, the record for the fastest fifty for Pakistan was held by Nida Dar, who scored it in 20 balls against South Africa in 2019.
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Sana's record-breaking performance boosts the visibility of women's cricket in Pakistan, inspiring young players and fans.
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