Uttarakhand’s all rounder, Prema Rawat, now has the record for the fastest 50 in women’s Twenty20 Cricket. Rawat faced 14 balls against Hyderabad in the Senior Women’s T20 Trophy for Uttarakhand to break Fatima Sana’s record. The Pakistani captain had broken the record with a 15-ball 50.
Rawat’s performance was on November 2, 2026, at the MCA Stadium, Gahunje, Pune. The 24 year old leg spin all-rounder bat fourth and blasted six boundaries and four sixes. Rawat remained unbeaten and ended her innings on 50 from 14 balls, having maintained an impressive strike rate of 357.14.
Detailed Breakdown of Prema Rawat’s Record-Breaking Innings
Uttarakhand’s initial push at MCA Stadium paid off with Prema Rawat arriving at the crease. With the bowling line up looking to get a hold on her, Prema showed them her aggressive nature and continued with it, hitting shots over the boundary ropes at midwicket and straight on.
With boundaries making up the bulk of her fifty (6 fours and 4 sixes), Prema achieved it late in the Uttarakhand innings with 14 balls, which is the fastest half century of any official women’s T20 format in all competition (including internationals, domestic, and franchise leagues).
Previous Record Held by Pakistan Captain Fatima Sana
Rawat’s blitz in Pune was faster than Fatima Sana’s record. The previous record for the fastest half-century in Women’s T20 Internationals belonged to Sana for a 15 ball half century against Zimbabwe in 2026.
Sana’s effort was quicker than Devine, Litchfield and Ghosh’s record. Sana also matched Kelly and Harris’ overall record in women’s T20 domestic cricket. Rawat’s 14 ball record stands alone in women’s T20 history.
Fastest Fifties in Women’s T20 Cricket History
| Player | Team / Franchise | Balls Taken | Opponent | Year / Format |
| Prema Rawat | Uttarakhand | 14 | Hyderabad | 2026 (Domestic T20) |
| Fatima Sana | Pakistan | 15 | Zimbabwe | 2026 (WT20I) |
| Laura Harris | Brisbane Heat | 15 | Hobart Hurricanes | 2022 (WBBL) |
| Marie Kelly | Central Sparks | 15 | Southern Vipers | 2021 (Rachael Heyhoe Flint T20) |
| Richa Ghosh | India | 18 | SMAT / Int’l | Various (WT20I) |
Match Summary and Uttarakhand’s Dominant Victory
Winning the toss, Uttarakhand elected to bat first in the match at MCA Stadium in Pune. They made good use of the pitch to set a massive 187/2 off 20 overs. Rawat’s strong finish at the death allowed Uttarakhand to put the total well out of reach of Hyderabad.
Hyderabad’s chase was troubled by Uttarakhand’s strong bowling and even stronger leg-spin from Rawat who took 2/12 in 4 overs and also contributed to an efficient fielding display. Hyderabad never threatened and Uttarakhand cruised to a comprehensive victory. Rawat was well-deservedly named Player of the Match for her all-round performance.
Player Background: Who is Prema Rawat?
Born in 2001 in Bageshwar, Uttarakhand, Prema Rawat began her sporting career playing field hockey before dedicating herself fully to cricket. Rawat bats right handed and bowls leg breaks, playing domestic cricket for Uttarakhand.
She burst into the public eye in 2026 after being purchased for ₹1.2 crore at the Women’s Premier League auction by the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Rawat then went on to represent India at the Women’s T20 Internationals against South Africa in 2026, when she was called up as an injury replacement for Shreyanka Patil on India’s UK tour.
Significance of the Achievement in Women’s Cricket
Prema Rawat’s half-century off just 14 balls has completely changed the perception of what we once thought was possible in modern women’s T20 cricket. High performance setups, domestic leagues and the franchise T20 tournaments such as the WPL and WBBL have allowed players to improve their strength and conditioning as well as their skill.
Recent trends in the women’s game have shown that lower-middle order batters have started to embrace the approach of the game’s power hitters and are looking to clear the boundary in the latter stages of the game. Rawat’s half century clearly highlights the increasing depth of talent India now possesses.
Conclusion
Prema Rawat’s 14 ball fifty for Uttarakhand against Hyderabad is a watershed moment for women’s cricket. She has set a new record and now owns the world record for power hitting for the women’s game. Fatima Sana held the record previously for her rapid fifty. With a powerful batting display to add to her all-round cricket skills, Rawat has established herself as a serious candidate for selection into India’s senior team. For more updates follow Cricstrike
