India's Prema Rawat slams fastest fifty in women's T20s, breaks Fatima Sana's record

India all-rounder Prema Rawat has created history by smashing the fastest half-century in women’s T20 cricket. The 24-year-old Prema reached 50 off just 14 balls for Uttarakhand against Hyderabad in the Senior Women's T20 Trophy Elite at the MCA Cricket Stadium in Gahunje, Pune.⁠

Walking in at No. 4, Rawat wasted no time settling in. She launched a merciless counter-attack against Hyderabad's bowling attack. Rawat remained unbeaten on 50* from 14 deliveries at a strike rate of 357.14, hitting six fours and four sixes on Monday. 

Her explosive late assault helped Uttarakhand post 187/2 after electing to bat. Hyderabad were restricted to 98/8 and lost by 89 runs. Prema was named Player of the Match for her all-round performance.⁠

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Breaking Fatima Sana's Record

Prema Rawat's 14-ball fifty surpassed the previous mark of 15 balls, which had been set by Pakistan captain Fatima Sana against Zimbabwe in a T20I in Karachi on May 15, 2026.

While Sana still retains the benchmark in women's T20 Internationals (T20Is), Rawat's 14-ball fifty now stands alone as the fastest across all recognized women's Twenty20 cricket.  

All-Round Match-Winning Impact

Rawat's match-defining contribution was not confined to batting alone. Returning with the ball in the second innings, the right-arm bowler delivered a spell of 2 for 12 in her 4 overs, including a maiden, stifling Hyderabad's run chase. The record-shattering innings adds another high point to Rawat's rapid rise.

Having represented India's senior side in recent international fixtures and made key contributions in domestic leagues, Rawat's performance cements her status as one of the most explosive multi-format all-rounders in Indian cricket.  

More About Prema Rawat

Born on 12 November 2001 in Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand, Prema Rawat is primarily known as a right-arm leg-break bowler who also bats right-handed. She switched from hockey to cricket and rose through domestic ranks with strong performances for Uttarakhand. Royal Challengers Bengaluru acquired her for Rs 1.2 crore in the 2025 Women’s Premier League auction.⁠

She made her India T20I debut in June 2026 during the Women’s T20 World Cup against South Africa in Manchester (as a replacement for the injured Shreyanka Patil).

In seven T20Is so far, Prema has taken seven wickets, with best figures of 3/9 against Pakistan in the Women’s Asia Cup. Her batting returns at the international level have been modest until this domestic blitz highlighted her finishing ability.