# Dilhara Aktar Smashes Record for Fastest Fifty in Women's T20I Cricket

*Bangladesh women's cricket team opener Dilhara Aktar scored the fastest fifty in women's T20I history against the Netherlands in Edinburgh.*

June 13, 2026 · Sports

## At a glance

- Dilhara Aktar scored the fastest fifty in women's T20I history.
- She achieved the feat against the Netherlands in Edinburgh.
- Previous record was held by Rumana Ahmed with a fifty off 28 balls.

Dilhara Aktar, the opener for the Bangladesh women's cricket team, has set a new record for the fastest fifty in women's T20I cricket. She achieved this feat against the Netherlands in Edinburgh, scoring 50 runs off just 22 balls. This surpasses the previous record held by Rumana Ahmed, who scored a fifty off 28 balls against Pakistan in 2019.

In the rain-affected match, Bangladesh batted first and scored 98 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in 8 overs. Dilhara's innings included 8 fours and 2 sixes. Juraiya Ferdous was the second-highest scorer with 13 runs off 8 balls. The Netherlands, chasing the target, managed 85 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in 8 overs, losing the match by 13 runs.

Despite this loss, Bangladesh finished second in the tri-series points table with 4 points from 4 matches, winning 2 and losing 2.

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Source: https://pulsetoday.com.bd/en/sports/dilhara-aktar-fastest-fifty-womens-t20i