Archive · 24 May 2025
Forde Matches De Villiers' Record with Fastest ODI Fifty
Matthew Forde, a cricket player from the West Indies, hit a lot of runs very quickly in a recent match!
He scored 50 runs in just 16 balls, matching a record set by the famous player AB de Villiers.
Forde hit the runs against Ireland, smashing eight sixes and two boundaries.
His fast scoring helped his team score a high total.
The match was part of a series where West Indies was playing against Ireland.
Matthew Forde of West Indies equaled AB de Villiers' record for the fastest ODI fifty.
Forde scored a half-century in 16 balls during the second ODI against Ireland.
He scored 58 runs off 19 balls, with eight sixes and two fours.
Forde's performance helped West Indies post 352 for eight.
The match was part of the West Indies vs. Ireland series in Dublin.
- Who
- Matthew Forde of the West Indies
- What
- Matthew Forde equaled the fastest fifty record in ODI cricket
- When
- During the second ODI between West Indies and Ireland
- Where
- Dublin
- Why
- Not available in the articles.
- Player
- Matthew Forde
- Team
- West Indies
- Half-century Time
- 16 balls
- Runs
- 58
- Deliveries Faced
- 19
- Boundaries
- 2
- Sixes
- 8
- Tied With
- AB de Villiers
Sources
Matthew Forde creates world record, smashes joint-fastest half-century in ODIs
Matthew Forde equals AB de Villiers' record for fastest ODI half-century
23-year-old bowler equals AB de Villiers' all-time ODI record for fastest fifty
