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In the 29th match of the T20 World Cup 2026, England cricket team’s all-rounder Will Jacques scored a strong half-century (53*) against the Italy cricket team. He became the fastest batsman to score the fastest half-century for England in the history of T20 World Cup. With the help of his innings, England, batting first, made a big score of 202/7 after the stipulated 20 overs. Let’s take a look at his innings.
Jax’s innings was strong
When England lost their 5th wicket at the score of 105 runs, Jacques came to the crease. He hit 2 sixes and a four against Ben Mananti in the 16th over of the innings. He completed his half-century in just 21 balls at the Eden Garden Stadium in Kolkata. He remained unbeaten after scoring 53 runs on 22 balls. In his innings he hit 3 fours and 4 sixes. He made a partnership of 54 runs with Sam Curran (25).
Scored the fastest half century from England
Jacques scored the fastest half-century for England in the history of T20 World Cup. He broke the previous record of former England captain Eoin Morgan and Jos Buttler. Let us tell you that Morgan and Butler had scored half-centuries in 25-25 balls. Morgan played these quick half-centuries against West Indies in Pallekele in 2012 and Buttler played these quick half-centuries against Australia in Dubai in 2021.

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