Matthew Forde Equals AB de Villiers’ Record for Fastest ODI Fifty West Indies' allrounder Matthew Forde has etched his name into the record books by equaling AB de Villiers’ record for the fastest fifty in men's ODI cricket, reaching the milestone in just 16 balls against Ireland in the second ODI in Dublin. 🔥 Key Stats from Forde’s Blitz Fifty in 16 balls, equalling AB de Villiers’ 2015 record (vs West Indies in Johannesburg). Score: 58 off 19 balls Boundaries: 2 fours, 8 sixes Boundary percentage: 96.55% of his runs came from boundaries New record for highest boundary percentage in a 50+ ODI score Surpassed Andre Fletcher’s 96.15% (50 off 52 via boundaries in 2009) 📍 How It Happened Forde exploded out of the blocks, reaching 42 off just 13 balls. He narrowly missed the chance to break the record after missing a ramp shot on 42. He followed up with back-to-back sixes over long-off and extra cover to tie the record. His blitz helped lift West Indies' total and provided a late flourish in a fast-paced innings. Matthew Forde’s Record-Egalitarian Blitz Powers West Indies to 352 Against Ireland Matthew Forde's sensational cameo — 58 off just 19 balls — not only equaled AB de Villiers’ record for the fastest ODI fifty (16 balls), but also transformed West Indies’ innings from competitive to commanding in the second ODI against Ireland in Dublin. 🔥 How Forde’s Innings Unfolded Started with a bang: A second-ball six off Barry McCarthy announced his intent. Demolished Josh Little: Crushed four sixes in one over, tearing into the left-armer in a stunning display of power hitting. Displayed finesse: In the next over, Forde scooped Thomas Mayes for a four and a six off consecutive deliveries, proving he wasn’t all brute force. Reached 50 in 16 balls, tying AB de Villiers' all-time ODI record. 🧱 The Platform: Carty’s Century Before Forde’s fireworks, Keacy Carty anchored the West Indies innings with his second ODI century, steadying the side to 246 for 5 in 43.1 overs. His knock laid the ideal platform for a late-overs launch.