IPL’s fastest fifty
The most well-known franchise T20 league on the planet is the IPL. It has currently been played 15 times. IPL debuted in 2008 with eight Indian franchises. The majority of IPL games are high-scoring affairs, so the league’s wickets must be batting-friendly flat surfaces. The fastest half-centuries in IPL history have also been witnessed by fans over the years, in addition to many great innings from their favorite players. Let’s take a look at the IPL’s Top 10 Fastest Fifties.
Yashasvi Jaiswal (Rajasthan Royals)
Rajasthan Royal’s youth sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal scored the fastest fifty in the 2023 IPL against KKR. Playing against KKR while chasing 150 runs Jaiswal started with a banger by hitting 26 runs in the first over to the captain Nitish Rana and then scored the fastest IPL fifty in just 13 balls surpassing Pat Cummins and KL Rahul (both had 14 balls fifty). He left two runs short of his century and scored 98 runs in 47 balls with 12 fours and five sixes, helping his team to reach the target in just 13.1 overs. This extraordinary feat solidifies Jaiswal’s reputation as a rising star in the world of cricket.
KL RAHUL (Kings XI Punjab)
KL In Mohali, against the strong bowling lineup of the Delhi Daredevils, Rahul scored the quickest fifty in IPL history in the fewest balls (14) ever. He appeared to be in good shape that day right away. To reach the milestone of having played the fewest balls possible, he hit 6 fours and 4 sixes. He ruthlessly smacked Chris Morris, Mohammad Shami, and Trent Boult across the entire park. In the end, he scored 51 runs during that game. It is still a record that has not been surpassed.
Pat Cummins (Kolkata Knight Riders)
When Pat Cummins scored 50 off 14 balls against the Mumbai Indians in 2022, he matched KL Rahul’s IPL record for the fastest 50. Daniel Sams of the Mumbai Indians gave up 35 runs in the game’s 16th over after being pummeled by Cummins for four sixes and two fours. KKR was able to reach the 162-run target in just 16 overs thanks to Cummins’ miraculous and valiant 56* off 15 balls.
YUSUF PATHAN (Kolkata Knight Riders)
Yusuf Pathan scored the second-fastest fifty in the IPL in 2014 against SUNRISERS HYDERABAD at Eden Gardens, coming up off 15 balls. He began hitting the ball out of the ground after the first ball. He hit every bowler, including Dale Steyn and Jason Holder, for boundaries to reach the mark with the help of seven sixes and five fours. Before being taken out by Karn Sharma, the trailblazer scored 72 runs off just 22 balls. The fastest fifty until 2017 was this one.
SUNIL NARINE (Kolkata Knight Riders)
At M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Sunil Narine scored the second-fastest fifty in IPL history against ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALORE in 2017. He reached his half-century in 15 balls with the help of four sixes and six fours. One of the best innings of the IPL has come from a bowler who switched to being an aggressive opener. His ruthless batting destroyed the RCB bowling lineup. He ended up scoring 54 runs off of 17 balls in that game, giving KKR the victory.
SURESH RAINA (Chennai Super Kings)
In terms of scoring the IPL’s fastest fifty, Suresh Raina comes in third. In 2014, he defeated KINGS XI PUNJAB at WANKHEDE stadium by scoring a half-century in 16 balls. With the help of 12 fours and 6 sixes, the southpaw scored 87 runs off just 25 balls. Despite his outstanding batting, Chennai Super Kings lost the game, and his valiant effort resulted in the team’s elimination from the 2014 IPL.
Ishan Kishan (Mumbai Indians)
In the group stage match of the 2021 IPL in Abu Dhabi, Ishan Kishan blasted against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The southpaw started hitting the bowlers right away, which enabled him to reach his half-century in 16 balls. Before being defeated by the rising star Umran Mallik, Kishan scored 84 runs off 32 balls. Despite winning the game by 42 runs, MI was unable to advance to the playoffs because they needed to win by a margin greater than 150 runs.
CHRIS GAYLE (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
Chris Gayle, who scored the IPL’s quickest fifty against PUNE WARRIORS INDIA in 2013 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in 17 balls, is ranked fourth overall. One of the best batsmen in T20 cricket is Chris Gayle. He had a reputation for being a good hitter. Gayle’s 175 runs off 66 balls in that game ended up being the highest individual score in IPL history. The veteran scored 263 runs for RCB, which is the highest IPL total ever, by smashing 17 sixes and 13 fours.
HARDIK PANDYA (Mumbai Indians)
At EDEN GARDENS in 2019, Hardik Pandya scored a century against KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDES in just 17 balls. He was destroying every bowler. Pandya finished that game with a scorching 91 off 34 balls, including 9 sixes and 6 fours. Even though his stellar inning couldn’t send MUMBAI INDIANS home, MI fell to KKR in the game. Hardik Pandya’s lethal batting and medium-pace, variable bowling have made him a valuable asset for both INDIA and the MUMBAI INDIANS.
Nicolas Pooran (Lucknow Super Giants)
The 2023 IPL’s second-fastest fifty was made by Nicolas Pooran against the Royal Challengers Banglore at M Chinnaswamy Ground. He hit a fifty in 15 balls. One of the top five innings in IPL history came from this position. Nicolas eventually scored 62 off 19 deliveries, using 4 fours and 7 sixes. He helped his team win the game by 1 wicket. The West Indian wicketkeeper batter won Man of the Match for his performance in that same game.
List of Fastest 50 in IPL
| Player | Balls | Against | Year |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 13 | KKR | 2023 |
| KL Rahul | 14 | DC | 2018 |
| Pat Cummins | 14 | MI | 2022 |
| Yusuf Pathan | 15 | SRH | 2014 |
| Nicolas Pooran | 15 | RCB | 2023 |
| Sunil Narine | 15 | RCB | 2017 |
| Suresh Raina | 16 | KXIP (PKBS) | 2014 |
| Ishan Kishan | 16 | SRH | 2021 |
| Chris Gayle | 17 | PWI | 2013 |
| Hardik Pandya | 17 | KKR | 2019 |
Who has the quickest fifty in the IPL?
Yashasvi Jaiswal scored fifty runs in the IPL’s shortest time ever (13 balls).
Who has reached 50 in the IPL 2021 the quickest?
Ishan Kishan’s 50 against Sunrisers Hyderabad came off of just 16 balls, making it the IPL 2021’s fastest 50.
Who had the quickest 50 in the 2020 IPL?
The IPL 2020’s fastest 50 was scored by Nicholas Pooran against Sunrisers Hyderabad in just 17 balls.
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Who scored the first fifty in the IPL 2022?
The fastest 50 in the IPL 2022 was scored by Pat Cummins in 14 balls.
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