The Women’s Premier League (WPL) has been a stage for some breathtaking batting displays, with players pushing the boundaries of power-hitting and aggression. Over the years, we’ve witnessed several lightning-fast fifties that have left fans in awe. Here’s a look at the top five fastest half-centuries in WPL history.
Top 5: Fastest fifties in the WPL
1. Sophia Dunkley – 18 Balls
England’s dynamic opener Sophia Dunkley holds the record for the fastest fifty in WPL history. Playing for Gujarat Giants against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2023, Dunkley raced to her half-century in just 18 balls. Her blistering knock of 65 off 28 deliveries, studded with 11 fours and 3 sixes, set the tone for an electrifying contest.
2. Chinelle Henry – 18 Balls
West Indies all-rounder Chinelle Henry matched Dunkley’s feat in 2025, smashing a 50 off just 18 balls for UP Warriorz against Delhi Capitals. Coming in at a crucial stage, Henry turned the game around with a fiery 62 off just 23 balls, featuring eight sixes and two fours. Her fearless hitting powered UP Warriorz to a competitive total in a high-pressure match.
3. Shafali Verma – 19 Balls
When it comes to explosive batting, few do it better than Shafali Verma. The Indian youngster made her mark in the 2023 season, reaching her fifty in just 19 balls for Delhi Capitals against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. She went on to score a breathtaking 76, peppered with 10 boundaries and 5 sixes, showcasing her ability to take the attack to the bowlers right from the start.
4. Sophie Devine – 20 Balls
New Zealand’s Sophie Devine has built a reputation as one of the most destructive batters in women’s cricket, and she lived up to it in the 2023 WPL season. Representing Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Devine blasted a 20-ball fifty against Gujarat Giants. She came agonizingly close to a century, finishing with 99 off just 36 balls in a knock that featured 9 fours and 8 sixes—one of the most dominant batting performances in WPL history.
5. Harmanpreet Kaur – 22 Balls
Leading from the front, Mumbai Indians skipper Harmanpreet Kaur made a bold statement in the very first WPL season with a rapid fifty off 22 balls against Gujarat Giants. Her 65-run innings, laced with 14 boundaries, was a masterclass in timing and precision, helping Mumbai set up a commanding total of 207.
These rapid-fire knocks have set new benchmarks in women’s cricket, proving that the game is evolving at an incredible pace. With every WPL season, batters are becoming more fearless, and records like these may not stand for long.
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