Aiden Markram smashes fastest fifty by a South African in T20 World Cup history

South Africa captain Aiden Markram smashed fastest fifty by a South African in the history of T20 World Cups. He reached his half century off 19 deliveries against New Zealand in their T20 World Cup 2026 Group D match. The previous record was held by Quinton De Kock, who had slammed 21-ball fifty against England in T20 World Cup 2016.