The ICC Women’s World Cup is truly about some top-notch cricket played before passionate crowds as teams battle for world glory. Under pressures of the grandest-sized stage in women’s cricket, some batters have churned explosive innings that in a matter of minutes have changed the course of the match.
Among some of the most thrilling moments to witness is an insanely fast fifty. Such rapid half-centuries bring in crucial runs while simultaneously demoralizing the opposing side for a tide change. Here is a list of the fastest fifties in ICC Women’s World Cup history.
Fastest Fifties in ICC Women’s World Cup History
| S.No | Player | Balls to 50 | Opponent | Year | Team | Venue | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deandra Dottin | 22 | South Africa | 2013 | West Indies | Cuttack | Record fastest fifty in WWC; brutal power hitting with sixes |
| 2 | Sophie Devine | 24 | India | 2017 | New Zealand | Derby | Clean striking; proved her status as a top hitter |
| 3 | Chamari Athapaththu | 26 | Australia | 2017 | Sri Lanka | Bristol | Part of iconic 178* innings; aggressive start vs top side |
| 4 | Alyssa Healy | 27 | West Indies | 2022 | Australia | Not specified | Fast start in semifinal; set tone for huge win |
| 5 | Lizelle Lee | 29 | Thailand | 2022 | South Africa | Not specified | Dominant knock vs emerging team |
1. Deandra Dottin – 22 Balls vs South Africa (2013)
West Indies power-hitter Deandra Dottin owns the record for the fastest fifty in Women’s World Cup history, coming off just 22 balls against South Africa in Cuttack during the 2013 edition. Her brutal hitting included massive sixes, propelling West Indies to a match-winning total.
2. Sophie Devine – 24 Balls vs India (2017)
New Zealand skipper Sophie Devine smashed a fearless fifty off just 24 balls against India in Derby in the 2017 World Cup. Her innings was filled with clean strikes down the ground, showing why she is one of the most dangerous hitters in women’s cricket.
3. Chamari Athapaththu – 26 Balls vs Australia (2017)
Sri Lanka’s Chamari Athapaththu stunned Australia with an attacking half-century off 26 balls during the Bristol fixture in the 2017 World Cup. She went on to smash a record-breaking 178*, one of the finest knocks in World Cup history.
4. Alyssa Healy – 27 balls Vs West Indies (2022)
Stylish Australian batter Alyssa Healy went all guns blazing against West Indies in the semi final of the world cup,The batter set up the stage on fire and went on to score half century in just 27 balls setting up the tone upfront
5. Lizzle Lee 29 balls Vs Thailand (2022)
Veteran Star batter Lizzle Lee rounds off our list as she scored a brilliant half century of just 29 balls against Thailand . The Star batter took full advantage of weak bowling line-up and her experience of international cricket helping Proteas to dominate Thailand in the match.
