Prema Rawat created history in women’s T20 cricket on 2 November 2026 by scoring the fastest half-century in the format. Playing for Uttarakhand against Hyderabad in the Senior Women’s T20 Trophy, she reached her fifty in just 14 balls. The match was held at the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Cricket Stadium in Gahunje, Pune.

Rawat remained unbeaten on 50 runs from only 14 deliveries. Her powerful batting helped Uttarakhand post a strong total and secure a convincing victory. This performance set a new record for the fastest fifty in women’s T20 cricket, highlighting her ability to score quickly under pressure.

Prema Rawat Breaks the Previous 15-Ball Record

Before Rawat’s achievement, the fastest half-century record in women’s T20 cricket stood at 15 balls. The record was jointly held by Pakistan’s Fatima Sana, England’s Marie Kelly and New Zealand’s Laura Harris.

By reaching the milestone in 14 balls, Rawat moved ahead of all three players and established a new benchmark in the format. Her innings included three fours and six sixes, showing her attacking approach against the Hyderabad bowling attack.

She scored at an impressive strike rate of 357. A strike rate measures how quickly a batter scores runs. In T20 cricket, a high strike rate can make a major difference because teams have only 20 overs to build their innings.

It is important to note that Rawat’s record is for women’s T20 cricket overall. Fatima Sana of Pakistan continues to hold the record for the fastest half-century in women’s T20 International cricket.

Uttarakhand Defeats Hyderabad by 89 Runs

Prema Rawat’s explosive batting played an important role in Uttarakhand’s victory. After batting first, Uttarakhand scored 187 runs for the loss of two wickets in 20 overs.

Hyderabad struggled to keep up with the required scoring rate during its chase. The team managed to score only 98 runs for eight wickets before the end of its innings. As a result, Uttarakhand won the match by 89 runs.

Rawat contributed not only with the bat but also with the ball. She is a leg-spinner and took two wickets for just 12 runs in her four overs. Her all-round performance helped Uttarakhand control the match in both innings.

For her contribution with bat and ball, she received the Player of the Match award.

Prema Rawat’s All-Round Performance

Prema Rawat’s performance was special because she made an impact in both batting and bowling. Her unbeaten 14-ball fifty gave Uttarakhand quick runs, while her two wickets restricted Hyderabad’s scoring opportunities.

Rawat is known as a leg-spinner, a bowling style in which the ball is mainly turned using wrist action. Leg-spinners generally try to move the ball away from a right-handed batter after it pitches. This makes the bowling style useful for creating pressure and taking wickets.

Her performance in the Senior Women’s T20 Trophy showed that she can contribute in different parts of the game. Such all-round performances are valuable in the shorter format, where teams need players who can make an impact with both bat and ball.

What Is the Senior Women’s T20 Trophy?

The Senior Women’s T20 Trophy is a domestic cricket competition in India for senior women’s teams. It gives players an opportunity to represent their states and compete against teams from different parts of the country.

The tournament also provides a platform for emerging players to display their skills and gain experience in competitive cricket. Strong performances in domestic competitions can help players attract attention from selectors and create opportunities to progress to higher levels of the game.

The Senior Women’s T20 Trophy is different from the Women’s Premier League (WPL). The domestic trophy features state teams, while the WPL is a franchise-based competition involving teams selected through a player auction.

Important Rules of T20 Cricket

T20 cricket is a short format in which each team usually gets 20 overs to bat. The format encourages attacking batting, smart bowling and quick fielding.

In a full, uninterrupted innings, each bowler can deliver a maximum of four overs. The first six overs are known as the powerplay. During this period, no more than two fielders are allowed outside the 30-yard circle, creating opportunities for batters to score boundaries.

Spin bowling is also an important part of T20 cricket. Leg-spin is a wrist-spin technique, while off-spin is generally produced through finger action. Both styles are used to control the scoring rate and take wickets.

A New Milestone for Women’s Cricket

Prema Rawat’s 14-ball half-century is a significant achievement in women’s T20 cricket. Her record-breaking innings against Hyderabad has set a new standard for fast scoring in the format. She also demonstrated her value as an all-rounder by taking two wickets and helping Uttarakhand win by 89 runs.

The performance highlights the growing depth of talent in Indian women’s domestic cricket. Competitions such as the Senior Women’s T20 Trophy give players a chance to demonstrate their abilities and create memorable moments on the national cricket stage.