The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific (EAP) Qualifier is a stage where Associate nations from the Pacific region battle for World Cup qualification. These matches, filling the hearts of passion, raw talent, and sudden fireworks, were all about qualification. The batter then-time did some very quick fifties that took away a couple of minutes from the opposing side.
Nothing is more exciting than a batter who plasters a fast fifty and changes momentum on the fly and puts the opposition in despair. This is a recount of the quickest fifties ever recorded in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier.
Fastest Fifties in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier History
| Rank | Player | Balls Faced | Opponent | Year | Team | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Ura | 21 | Vanuatu | 2019 | Papua New Guinea | Fastest fifty in EAP Qualifier history, filled with sixes and boundaries |
| 2 | Assad Vala | 23 | Samoa | 2014 | Papua New Guinea | PNG captain, aggressive knock showcasing all-round flair |
| 3 | Nalin Nipiko | 26 | Fiji | 2019 | Vanuatu | Star batter, provided Vanuatu strong platform with quick hitting |
| 4 | Kiplin Doriga | 28 | Philippines | 2018 | Papua New Guinea | Wicketkeeper-batter, combined power with controlled stroke play |
| 5 | Charles Amini | 29 | Japan | 2019 | Papua New Guinea | Key PNG player, versatile innings accelerating scoring rate |
1. Tony Ura – 21 Balls vs Vanuatu (2019)
Meanly opening for the Papua New Guinea cricket team, Tony Ura blasted the Vanuatu bowlers in the 2019 Qualifier into retirement, coolly slapping away his fifty in barely 21 balls. This whirlwind knock, embellished with sixes and boundaries, is the fastest to date in the history of the EAP qualifiers.
2. Assad Vala – 23 Balls vs Samoa (2014)
Papua New Guinea’s captain Assad Vala smashed a fifty off only 23 deliveries against Samoa in 2014. His all-round ability and aggressive batting style made this innings one of the highlights of the tournament.
3. Nalin Nipiko – 26 Balls vs Fiji (2019)
Nalin Nipiko, the premier player for Vanuatu, exhibited his batting skills against Fiji with a half-century blast off 26 balls. Having given Vanuatu a flying start, Nipiko obviously remains one of the key performers for his side.
4. Kiplin Doriga – 28 Balls v Philippines (2018)
Papua New Guinea wicketkeeper-batter Kiplin Doriga reached two quick fifties in only 28 balls against the Philippines, with textbook stroke play and clean hits.
5. Charles Amini – 29 Balls v Japan (2019)
Charles Amini, another Papua New Guinea star, made his 50 from 29 balls against Japan. His versatility and ability to accelerate made him an asset for PNG in its qualification campaigns.
