Matthew Short slams fastest ODI fifty for Australia versus England
Australian cricket team opener Matthew Short etched his name in the history books for his side against England in ODIs. Short has slammed the fastest ODI fifty by an Aussie batter versus England (balls faced). He attained the milestone in the 5th and final ODI at County Ground, Bristol on Sunday. Short slammed a 23-ball half-century before falling for 58 from 30 balls.
Short breaks the record of Faulkner
Short's 23-ball effort saw him break the previous best record of James Faulkner, who took 24 balls in Perth, 2015. Mitchell Marsh (26 balls, Lord's 2015), Matthew Wade (26 balls, Headingley, 2015) and Adam Gilchrist (28 balls, Sydney, 2003) are the next fastest batters.
Maiden fifty for Short in ODIs
Short hit 58 from 30 balls, slamming 7 fours and 4 sixes. He was dismissed in the 13th over by Matthew Potts. In 8 ODIs (6 innings), Short owns 153 runs at 25.50. He registered his maiden fifty.
