Hetmyer Smashes Fastest 50 for West Indies in T20 World Cup
Shimron Hetmyer made headlines on Saturday by achieving a remarkable milestone in T20 cricket. He scored 50 runs in just 22 balls against Scotland at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. This remarkable feat marks the fastest fifty for a West Indies player in T20 World Cup history.
Breaking Records: Hetmyer’s Historic Performance
Hetmyer’s performance eclipsed the previous record held by the legendary Chris Gayle, who had set the mark 17 years ago. Gayle achieved his 23-ball half-century against Australia during the 2009 T20 World Cup. Despite this, Gayle’s remarkable 17-ball fifty against South Africa in 2015 remains the fastest by a West Indies batsman across all T20 internationals.
Comparative T20 World Cup Records
- Shimron Hetmyer: Fastest fifty for West Indies in T20 World Cup – 50 runs off 22 balls.
- Chris Gayle: Previous record holder – 50 runs off 23 balls against Australia in 2009.
- Chris Gayle: Fastest fifty in T20Is – 50 runs off 17 balls against South Africa in 2015.
- Yuvraj Singh: Fastest fifty in T20 World Cup history – 50 runs off 12 balls against England in 2007.
This historic achievement by Hetmyer not only highlights his explosive batting talent but also places him among the elite players in the T20 format. As the T20 World Cup unfolds, fans eagerly anticipate more thrilling performances that push the boundaries of the game.
