In this article, we take a look at the top 10 fastest fifties in WPL history. Quick runs are essential in the fast-paced T20 format and the batsmen are ready to hit the bowlers all around the ground.
The new and dynamic Women’s Premier League (WPL) has showcased clean ball striking with batsmen running wild from the start. In that sequence, women batsmen registered half-centuries at lightning speed.
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Top 10 Fastest Fifties in WPL (womens Premier League)
| PLAYER | BALLS TO 50 | FINAL SCORE | AGAINST | VENUE | DATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sophia Dunkley (GG) | 18 | 65 (28) | RCB | Brabourne | 08 Mar 2023 |
| Shafali Verma (DC) | 19 | 76* (28) | GG | DY Patil Stadium | 11 Mar 2023 |
| Sophie Devine (RCB) | 20 | 99 (36) | GG | Brabourne | 18 Mar 2023 |
| Harmanpreet Kaur (MI) | 22 | 65 (30) | GG | DY Patil Stadium | 04 Mar 2023 |
| Grace Harris (UPW) | 25 | 59* (26) | GG | DY Patil Stadium | 05 Mar 2023 |
| Kiran Navgire (UPW) | 25 | 57 (31) | MI | Bengaluru | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Hayley Matthews (MI) | 26 | 77* (38) | RCB | Brabourne | 06 Mar 2023 |
| Natalie Sciver-Brunt (MI) | 26 | 72* (38) | UPW | DY Patil Stadium | 24 Mar 2023 |
| Natalie Sciver-Brunt (MI) | 28 | 55* (29) | RCB | Brabourne | 06 Mar 2023 |
| Alyssa Healy (UPW) | 29 | 96* (47) | RCB | Brabourne | 10 Mar 2023 |
Key insights of Fastest Fifties in WPL
Sophia Dunkley registers the fastest half-century in WPL history. The right-handed batsman took just 18 balls to complete his half-century against Royal Challengers Bangalore in his first season for Gujarat Giants.
Sophie Devine scores a personal best of 99 in the opening session. She reached the 50-run mark in just 20 balls and smashed the Giants’ bowlers out of the park.
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Devine’s strike rate of 99 is the highest among batsmen with 50+ scores.
Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Natalie Sciver-Brunt score 2 or more fifties in less than 30 balls. (See batsmen with most 50+ scores in WPL here.)
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RCB and GG’s bowlers have suffered significant losses from their opposition batsmen and this is reflected in the above table.
