Laura Harris Equals World Record With Blazing 15-Ball Fifty in Women's T20s

• Australia's Laura Harris smashed a 15-ball fifty, equaling the world record for the fastest half-century in women's T20 cricket.
• Playing for Otago in the Women’s Super Smash, Harris scored 52 off 17 balls against Canterbury, leading her team to a six-wicket victory.
• She shares the record with England's Marie Kelly, who achieved the feat in 2022.
• Harris was named Player of the Match for her explosive debut performance for Otago.
• The fastest fifty in women's T20I cricket is 18 balls, held by Sophie Devine, Phoebe Litchfield, and Richa Ghosh.

Why It Matters: Laura Harris's record-equalling 15-ball fifty marks a historic moment in women's T20 cricket.