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Prema Rawat sets new world record with fastest women's T20 fifty, overtaking Pakistan
✍️ India Today
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 04:17 AM
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India's Prema Rawat broke the women's T20 fifty record previously held by Pakistan, scoring the fastest half‑century in the format.
Prema Rawat, the Indian batter, delivered a landmark performance by reaching a fifty in a women's T20 match faster than any player before her. The achievement eclipses the previous benchmark set by a Pakistani cricketer, establishing Rawat as the new record holder.
The innings was marked by aggressive stroke play, with Rawat finding the boundary at a remarkable rate. Her rapid scoring not only shifted the momentum of the game but also highlighted the growing depth of talent in Indian women's cricket.
Cricket analysts noted that the new record underscores the increasing competitiveness of the women's T20 arena, where power hitting and tactical acumen are becoming decisive factors. Rawat's feat is expected to inspire her teammates and upcoming players across the country.
The board of control for cricket in India has congratulated Rawat, emphasizing the significance of such milestones for the sport's development domestically and internationally.
The innings was marked by aggressive stroke play, with Rawat finding the boundary at a remarkable rate. Her rapid scoring not only shifted the momentum of the game but also highlighted the growing depth of talent in Indian women's cricket.
Cricket analysts noted that the new record underscores the increasing competitiveness of the women's T20 arena, where power hitting and tactical acumen are becoming decisive factors. Rawat's feat is expected to inspire her teammates and upcoming players across the country.
The board of control for cricket in India has congratulated Rawat, emphasizing the significance of such milestones for the sport's development domestically and internationally.