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Matthew Forde Matches ODI Fastest Fifty Record with Explosive Knock

West Indies bowler equalled AB de Villiers’ 16-ball record, smashing 58 runs off 19 balls to propel his team to 352/8 in the second ODI against Ireland.

Matthew Forde celebrates his half-century against Ireland
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Overview

  • Matthew Forde equalled AB de Villiers' 2015 record for the fastest ODI fifty, reaching the milestone in just 16 balls during the second ODI against Ireland on May 23, 2025.
  • The 23-year-old, batting at number eight, smashed eight sixes and two fours in a blistering 58-run knock off 19 deliveries, with 56 of his runs coming from boundaries.
  • Forde's maiden ODI half-century came in a critical moment, helping West Indies recover from 246/6 to post a total of 352/8 in their 50 overs.
  • This performance marked a stark improvement for West Indies, who suffered a heavy 124-run loss in the first ODI of the series against Ireland.
  • AB de Villiers originally set the 16-ball fifty record in 2015 against the West Indies in Johannesburg, a milestone now shared with Forde.