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Laura Harris blasts 15-ball fifty for Otago, equals all time fastest record

Kaushik Kashyap

Laura Harris scored 15-ball fifty for Otago. [Spurce - @otagocricket/Instagram]Laura Harris scored 15-ball fifty for Otago. [Spurce - @otagocricket/Instagram]

Women’s T20 cricket has witnessed breathtaking batting displays, with players redefining power-hitting and intent. Among the most thrilling moments are lightning-fast half-centuries that turn matches on their head within just a few overs.

These rapid fifties showcase how far has Women's cricket comes with fearless mindset, smart shot selection, and brilliant confidence. From established superstars to emerging stars, here is a look at the fastest half-centuries in women’s T20s that left fans stunned.

2. Laura Harris - 16 balls (WAR vs DUR, 2025)

Laura Harris is the first name on this list, who grew her reputation as a fearsome power-hitter by smashing a record half-century in just 16 balls for Warwickshire Women against Durham Women at the Edgbaston during the 2025 Women’s T20 Blast.

Walking in at No. 3, the Australian right-hander launched a breathtaking assault that lifted Warwickshire to a formidable 193 batting first, a total that proved too steep for Durham and laid the foundation for a convincing victory.

2. Aliya Riaz - 16 balls (RAW vs QUE, 2024)

Next on the list is Pakistan’s Aliya Riaz, who smashed a blistering 16-ball half-century while opening for Rawalpindi Women against Quetta Women in Pakistan’s domestic T20 tournament back in January 2024.

Chasing just 85 in Rawalpindi, Aliya went all guns blazing, racing to 58 off 18 balls, finishing the chase inside the powerplay and etching her name among the elite holders of the fastest women’s T20 fifties ever.

2. Tess Flintoff - 16 balls (STA vs STR, 2022)

Tess Flintoff also features on this elite list after her explosive innings in the Women’s Big Bash League 2022 for Melbourne Stars against Adelaide Strikers at the North Sydney Oval.

Coming in at No. 5, Flintoff’s unbeaten 51 off just 16 balls, including six fours and three sixes, provided a crucial late boost and powered Melbourne Stars to a formidable total of 186 which also led them to a win.

1. Laura Harris - 15 balls (OTA vs CAN, 2025)

Laura Harris features on this listicle for the second time after producing another explosive display, this time in the Women’s Super Smash for Otago Women against Canterbury Women at Molyneux Park in New Zealand.

Chasing 146 after a cautious start, Harris walked in at No. 4 and wasted no time, smashing a rapid 50 off just 15 balls, the joint fastest ever, including six fours and four sixes, powering Otago to victory with more than five overs to spare.

1. Marie Kelly - 15 balls (WAR vs GLO, 2022)

Another 15-ball half-century sitting on the throne alongside Laura Harris belongs to Marie Kelly. The English top-order batter produced a record-breaking knock for Warwickshire in the 2022 English domestic T20 against Gloucestershire at the Ship Field, Alveston.

Chasing a modest 115, Kelly launched a blistering assault from the start, racing to her fifty in just 15 balls. She was eventually dismissed for 60 off 27, firmly putting Warwickshire in control as they cruised to a comfortable victory.