Fatima Sana created history in women’s T20 international cricket by smashing the fastest half-century ever recorded in the format. The Pakistan captain reached her fifty in just 15 balls during the third T20I against Zimbabwe in Karachi, surpassing the previous record of 18 deliveries jointly held by several international cricketers. Her explosive performance thrilled fans and highlighted Pakistan’s growing strength in women’s cricket.
Fatima played a breathtaking innings of 62 runs from only 19 balls, displaying aggressive stroke play throughout her knock. She hammered 10 boundaries and cleared the ropes twice, finishing with an extraordinary strike rate of more than 326. Her rapid scoring helped Pakistan pile up a commanding total of 223/4, putting Zimbabwe under immense pressure from the very beginning of the match.
Pakistan continued their dominance with the ball and secured a massive 133-run victory to complete a clean 3-0 series sweep. Fatima also made an impact with the ball, delivering an all-round performance that capped off a memorable outing for the national side. Her record-breaking innings is being celebrated as one of the finest batting displays in the history of women’s T20 cricket and marks another major milestone for Pakistan women’s cricket on the international stage.
