Fatima Sana, the captain of Pakistan's women's cricket team, made history by scoring the fastest half-century in women's T20 internationals, reaching 50 runs in just 15 balls during a match against Zimbabwe in Karachi. Her explosive innings contributed to Pakistan's total of 223 runs, marking their second-highest score in women's T20Is.

• 01Fatima Sana's innings included 10 fours and 2 sixes, ending with a score of 62 not out off just 19 balls.
• 02The previous record for the fastest half-century was held by Sophie Devine, Phoebe Litchfield, and Richa Ghosh, who each reached 50 in 18 balls.
• 03Sana's performance helped Pakistan achieve a total of 223 for 4, their second-highest total in women's T20 internationals.
• 04Before this match, the record for the fastest fifty by a Pakistani was held by Nida Dar, who scored in 20 balls against South Africa in 2019.
• 05In 2026, Sana has emerged as Pakistan's leading run-scorer in women's T20Is, amassing 229 runs at a strike rate of 206.30.

Fatima Sana's record-breaking performance has elevated the profile of women's cricket in Pakistan, inspiring young athletes and boosting interest in the sport.