Fatima Sana creates world record during Zimbabwe T20I

KARACHI: Pakistan team skipper Fatima Sana scripted history after smashing the fastest half-century in Women’s T20Is against Zimbabwe at the National Bank Stadium on Friday.

Sana reached the milestone in the final over of the innings. In doing so, she broke New Zealand’s Sophie Devine’s record of an 18-ball fifty, which was set against India in 2015.

Moreover, she now holds the record for the fastest fifty by a Pakistani batter, both men’s and women’s T20Is.

Fatima eventually finished on unbeaten 62 from just 19 balls, including 10 fours and two sixes. The notable highlight of her innings was a 24-run over against Nomvelo Sibanda, duirng which she strucl three fours and two sixes.

Fastest fifties in WT20Is

Pakistan — Fatima Sana 15 balls against Zimbabwe

New Zealand — Sophie Devine 18 balls against India

Australia — Phoebe Litchfield 18 balls against West Indies

India — Richa Ghosh 18 balls against West Indies

Her blistering knock helped Pakistan post a strong total of 223 at the end of 20 overs. Saira Jabeen also chipped in with a 50 not out off 32 balls, featuring eight fours.

Fastest fifties for Pakistan in T20Is

Fatima Sana 15 balls against Zimbabwe in 2026
Shoaib Malik 18 balls against Scotland in 2021
Shadab Khan 20 balls against South Africa in 2022
Nida Dar 20 balls against South Africa in 2019
Iftikhar Ahmed 20 balls against New Zealand in 2023

Playing XIs

Pakistan: Muneeba Ali (wk), Ayesha Zafar, Natalia Pervaiz, Saira Jabeen, Iram Javed, Fatima Sana (c), Eyman Fatima, Rameen Shamim, Nashra Sandhu, Tuba Hassan and Sadia Iqbal.

Zimbabwe: Beloved Biza, Natasha Mtomba, Runyararo Pasipanodya, Kelis Ndhlovu, Adel Zimunu, Vimbai Mutungwindu (wk), Michelle Mavunga, Nomvelo Sibanda (c), Lindokuhle Mabhero, Kudzai Chigora and Olinda Chare.

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