The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier of course breeds competition and the rise of the Associate cricketing nations. Though often looked at as just a “qualifying” tournament, it has witnessed some nail-biting encounters with fearless strokeplay being exhibited. The most dramatic moments arise when a batter hits an extremely quick half-century and begins to change the momentum of the clash, lifting the spirit of the team.
Here are some of the fastest fifties ever recorded in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier.
Fastest Fifties in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier History
| S.No | Player | Balls to 50 | Opponent | Year | Team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Regina Lili’i | 22 | Fiji | 2019 | Samoa | Vanuatu |
| 2 | Heather Siegers | 28 | Japan | 2018 | Netherlands | Vanuatu |
| 3 | Kaia Arua | 30 | Indonesia | 2019 | Papua New Guinea | Vanuatu |
| 4 | Sibona Jimmy | 32 | Vanuatu | 2019 | Papua New Guinea | Vanuatu |
| 5 | Brenda Tau | 34 | Samoa | 2017 | Papua New Guinea | Not specified |
1. Regina Lili’i – 22 Balls vs Fiji (2019)
New Zealand Samoa’s captain scored a blistering half-century in the 2019 Qualifier in Vanuatu against Fiji. The power hitting with boundaries all over the ground provided a much-needed boost to Samoa in the tournament.
2. Heather Siegers – 28 Balls vs Japan (2018)
The qualifier action witnessed Sunsorange Heather Siegers destroy fifty in just 28 balls against Japan in 2018. The blazing scoring rates closing down the gap in professionalism allowed her team to post an unassailable total.
3. Kaia Arua – 30 Balls vs Indonesia (2019)
Kaia Arua, PNG’s all-rounder and captain, delivered a memorable innings in the 2019 EAP Qualifier. The fifty came off just 30 balls, with power-hitting and some quick running that saw PNG through to a commanding victory.
4. Sibona Jimmy – 32 Balls vs Vanuatu (2019)
Another star from Papua New Guinea, Sibona Jimmy, went on a blitzkrieg to score a fast fifty against the hosts, Vanuatu, in just 32 balls. Jimmy was generally known as a bowler and never thought she could hit wildly; thus, she became a dependable all-rounder.
5. Brenda Tau – 34 Balls vs Samoa (2017)
Always a standout performer for Papua New Guinea, wicket-keeper-batter Brenda Tau fashioned a fluent half-century against Samoa in the 2017 Qualifier. She achieved the milestone in 34 balls, adopting a composed yet aggressive style.
