Matthew Forde Blasts 16-Ball Fifty, Ties AB de Villiers’ Record for Fastest ODI Fifty

West Indies all-rounder Matthew Forde equalled AB de Villiers’ record for the fastest fifty in ODI cricket, smashing a 16-ball half-century against Ireland. Batting at No. 8, Forde scored 58 off 19 balls, powering West Indies to 352/8. His explosive knock ties de Villiers’ 2015 feat against the same opposition.

Matthew Forde Sets Record in Second ODI Between Ireland and West Indies

West Indies all-rounder Matthew Forde made history by equalling the joint-fastest fifty in ODI cricket, scoring 50 off just 16 balls against Ireland on May 23. The record, previously held by AB de Villiers, was achieved during the second ODI at Castle Avenue, Dublin.

Ireland won the toss and chose to bowl first. West Indies lost early wickets with Brandon King scoring 8 and Evin Lewis 20. However, Keacy Carty’s brilliant century (102) and skipper Shai Hope’s crucial 49 runs steadied the innings.

Coming in at No. 8, Forde unleashed a blistering 58 off 19 balls, including eight sixes and two boundaries, cementing his place in cricket history.

Matthew Forde equals AB de Villiers’ record for fastest fifty

With his 16-ball fifty, Matthew Forde matched AB de Villiers’ record for the fastest fifty in ODI cricket. De Villiers achieved this feat against the West Indies in January 2015, smashing 149 runs off just 44 balls in that match.

Top 6 Fastest Fifties in ODI Cricket:

1. AB de Villiers (SA) – 16 balls vs West Indies, 2015
2. Matthew Forde (WI) – 16 balls vs Ireland, 2025
3. Sanath Jayasuriya (SL) – 17 balls vs Pakistan, 1996
4. Kusal Perera (SL) – 17 balls vs Pakistan, 2015
5. Martin Guptill (NZ) – 17 balls vs Sri Lanka, 2015
6. Liam Livingstone (ENG) – 17 balls vs Netherlands, 2022

Forde’s blazing innings helped West Indies post a strong total of 352/8. For Ireland, Liam McCarthy took three wickets, while Barry McCarthy and Joshua Little claimed two wickets each. Despite their efforts, Ireland couldn’t prevent West Indies from building a massive score through excellent batting partnerships.

The match faced a rain delay at the start. The Ireland vs West Indies ODI series is a three-match contest, with Ireland leading 1-0 after a 124-run win in the opening game.

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