Twenty -two -year -old West Indies Matthew Ford was equal to the record for the fastest fifty in one -day international and reached a milestone in just 16 supplies during the second match of the three ODI games against Ireland in Dublin. Ford, especially a rapid pitch, corresponded to the record of AB de Villiers in 2015.
Forde launched a brutal attack on an Irish bowling attack, smashed eight and two four in wind shifts 58 out of 19 balls. The Hrčivá 56 its runs came from the border, because the powerful Hitter created a ruthless display in the Ireland capital.
At 43. He came to the bat and immediately took the attack on the Irish Barry McCarthy and sent six of his second ball. Ford then turned his attention to Josha Little and punished the former Gujarat Titans Pacer with four consecutive sixths in one.
Ford, who did not stay, continued on the onslaught in 46th place and broke Thomas Mayes for six and two boundaries.
With 43 runs from just 13 balls at the end of the 46th, Forde had a chance to break the record AB de Villiers for the fastest ODI fifty. He missed the ramp to fire the first ball 47., but connected with two other vans and sent both of the stands to raise his half -century at 16 balls.
His entertaining portrait ended up in the same, but not before he powered Western India to an impressive 352 for 8 in their 50 overs.
Previously, in the shifts, the Keacy Carty laid a solid foundation with the patient 102 out of 109 deliveries, while Captain Shai Hope contributed 49 out of 57 balls.
Western India needed a strong battery performance after suffering a heavy defeat in the opening of the series and lost 124 runs to Ireland 21st May. In this match they were in response to Ireland 310 in response to 179.
Published:
Akshay Ramesh
Published on:
23 May 2025
