Prema Rawat breaks Pakistan captain Fatima Sana's record with fastest fifty in women's T20 cricket

India all-rounder Prema Rawat has surpassed Pakistan captain Fatima Sana's record to become the fastest batter to score a half-century in women's T20 cricket. The 24-year-old reached the milestone in just 14 balls while playing for Uttarakhand against Hyderabad in the Senior Women's T20 Trophy Elite match in Pune on Monday, November 2.

Rawat remained unbeaten on 50 off 14 deliveries at the MCA Cricket Stadium in Gahunje, smashing three fours and six sixes. Her explosive innings helped Uttarakhand post 187/2 in their allotted 20 overs. She also made an impact with the ball, returning figures of 2/12 in her four overs.

The previous record for the fastest fifty in women's T20 cricket was 15 balls. It was held jointly by England's Marie Kelly, New Zealand's Laura Harris and Pakistan captain Fatima Sana. Rawat's 14-ball effort has now taken the record a step further.

Prema Rawat surpasses Fatima Sana's 15-ball record in women's T20s

Before Rawat's innings, Kelly had scored a 15-ball half-century for Warwickshire against Gloucestershire in 2022. Harris matched the feat while representing Otago against Canterbury in 2025, while Sana equalled the record against Zimbabwe in Karachi in May 2026.

Rawat is now the sole holder of the fastest half-century record in women's T20 cricket, having reached the landmark one delivery quicker than the previous record holders.

Fastest fifties in women's T20 cricket

Player	Team	Balls	Against	Year
Prema Rawat	Uttarakhand	14	Hyderabad	2026
Marie Kelly	Warwickshire	15	Gloucestershire	2022
Laura Harris	Otago	15	Canterbury	2025
Fatima Sana	Pakistan	15	Zimbabwe	2026

Fatima Sana continues to hold women's T20I fastest fifty record

Although Rawat has taken the overall women's T20 record, Sana remains the holder of the fastest half-century in women's T20 International cricket. The Pakistan captain reached her fifty in 15 balls against Zimbabwe in Karachi on May 15, 2026.

New Zealand's Sophie Devine, Australia's Phoebe Litchfield and India's Richa Ghosh are next on the T20I list, having scored half-centuries in 18 balls each.

Fastest fifties in women's T20 Internationals

Player	Team	Balls	Against	Venue	Date
Fatima Sana	Pakistan	15	Zimbabwe	Karachi	May 15, 2026
Sophie Devine	New Zealand	18	India	Bengaluru	July 11, 2015
Phoebe Litchfield	Australia	18	West Indies	Sydney	October 2, 2023
Richa Ghosh	India	18	West Indies	Navi Mumbai	December 19, 2024
Nida Dar	Pakistan	20	South Africa	Benoni	May 22, 2019

Who is Prema Rawat? India's all-rounder makes history

The 24-year-old cricketer from Uttarakhand is a bowling all-rounder who has represented India in seven T20 Internationals. She was also part of the Indian team that won the Women's Asia Cup title in September.

Her record-breaking performance against Hyderabad showcased her contribution with both bat and ball, as she followed her unbeaten 14-ball fifty with two wickets for 12 runs.