West Indies’ Matthew Forde equals AB de Villiers’ record for fastest ODI fifty, smashing 50 off 16 balls vs Ireland in 2025. A historic knock that shook Dublin and stunned the cricket world.

History Rewritten in a Flash

In Dublin, cricket fans got a taste of true magic as West Indies batsman Matthew Forde equaled the all-time wonder boy AB de Villiers’ ODI world record by scoring his half-century in the fastest time of them all as he smashes it only for a West Indian. With a sensational 16-ball fifty in Ireland’s second ODI, Forde moved up to number eight and shook the world of cricket.

A Power-Packed Knock from the Lower Order

58 off 19 was a huge milestone at Forde to be sure but it was only meant to be statistical. It was a fearless, come-as-you-are batting. Throwing down 2 boundaries and booming an unbeaten 8 towering sixes to the heavens over Dublin, the 23-year-old played with bang-a-doors giving the West Indies a thunderous half-century before they eventually capitulated for a hefty 352 in 50 overs. An inning that didn’t just thrill, but shocked me.

AB de Villiers’ 10-Year Reign Meets Its Match.

The original was set on 18 January 2015 at Johannesburg, AB de Villiers putting on an absolute show with 16 boundaries in the face of the very same side that Forde now plays for — West Indies Forde. He went on to make a mind-blowing 149 off just 44 balls! Or maybe inspired by the same flair, ten years later Forde reclaimed that record in maroon.

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A Partnership That Changed the Game

Forde’s late-innings blitz was complemented by a rapid 68-run partnership with Justin Greaves, stitched together in just 25 balls. While Forde played the aggressor, Greaves added valuable support with a calm 44 from 36 deliveries. Their stand proved pivotal, transforming a good score into a great one and crushing Ireland’s hopes of a late comeback.

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Forde matching the seemingly impossible has not only put him front of minds but bought ink on some white papers too as far as cricketing great are concerned. With the new fearless batting era of sport, Forde’s innings stands as a testimony- legends may start in a matter of 16 balls.

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