Australia’s Laura Harris etched her name into the record books by equalling the world record for the fastest half‑century in women’s T20 cricket, reaching 50 runs in just 15 balls. The remarkable feat came during a Women’s Super Smash 2025‑26 match between Otago Sparks and Canterbury Magicians at Molyneux Park in Alexandra, New Zealand on December 28, 2025. Harris, making her debut for Otago Sparks, exploded onto the scene with a blitzkrieg innings that changed the course of the game.
Coming to the crease in a tricky chase of 146, Harris unleashed an aggressive assault on the bowling attack, including six fours and four sixes, to reach her half‑century in just 15 deliveries — matching the fastest fifty ever recorded in women’s T20 cricket, a record first set by England’s Marie Kelly in 2022.
Harris finished with 52 runs off 17 balls, earning Player of the Match honours as Otago comfortably chased down the target in 14.5 overs to secure a six‑wicket victory. The 35‑year‑old’s explosive performance follows a challenging season in the Women’s Big Bash League, where she struggled for form making this electrifying knock all the more remarkable.
Harris’s achievement highlights the growing depth and excitement in women’s T20 cricket, setting a thrilling benchmark as the sport continues to captivate fans worldwide.
