IPL, or the Indian Premier League, has always been a breeding ground for incredible cricket performances. From the jaw-dropping catches to the unbelievable run-outs, IPL matches have given fans plenty of reasons to cheer for. But when it comes to batting, nothing is as exciting as the fastest fifty in IPL. The adrenaline rush that comes with blistering innings is unmatched, and every fan wants to see their favorite player reach this record-breaking milestone.
Fastest Fifty 2023
| Position | Batter | Balls | Opponent | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicholas Pooran (LSG) | 15 | RCB | Bengaluru | 10 Apr |
| 2 | Ajinkya Rahane (CSK) | 19 | CSK | Mumbai | 08 Apr |
| 3 | Shardul Thakur (KKR) | 20 | RCB | Kolkata | 06 Apr |
| 4 | Vijay Shankar (GT) | 21 | KKR | Ahmedabad | 09 Apr |
| 5 | Kyle Mayers (LSG) | 21 | CSK | Chennai | 03 Apr |
Fastest Fifty In IPL
Here are the top fastest fifties in IPL history, along with the players who scored them and the highlights of their innings.
1. KL RAHUL (Kings XI Punjab)
KL Rahul scored the fastest fifty of IPL using the fewest ball (14) in the year 2018 at Mohali in the face of the top bowling line-up of the DELHI DAREDEVILS. He seemed to be in top form at the start of the game. He scored 4 sixes and 6 fours, which was enough to get to the mark of having played the least number of balls half-century. He hit all of the top bowlers Chris Morris, Trent Boult, Mohammad Shami as well as all over the park with a ruthless. In the end, he made 51 runs in the game. This record has yet to be broken.
2. Pat Cummins (Kolkata Knight Riders)
Australian cricketer Pat Cummins equaled KL Rahul’s fastest 50-run IPL record set in 2022. the Australian aced 50 in 14 balls in the match against Mumbai Indians. Mumbai Indian’s Daniel Sams conceded 35 runs in the 16th over the match before being blasted by Cummins for four 6s and two fours. Cummins’s remarkable and tough smash at 56* from 15, helped KKR in chasing down the target of 162 runs within just 16 overs.
3. Yusuf Pathan (Kolkata Knight Riders)
Yusuf Pathan scored the second-fastest fifty of the IPL in 2014. The score came out of 15 balls played at Eden Gardens against SUNRISERS HYDERABAD. Since the beginning of the ball, he was striking the ball from the ground. He was able to do it using 7 sixes and 5 fours. He also blasted all bowlers, such as Jason Holder and Dale Steyn for boundary. He made 72 runs in 22 balls, before being beaten out at the hands of Karn Sharma. It was the fastest fifty up to the end of 2017.
4. Sunil Narine (Kolkata Knight Riders)
Sunil Narine has notched up the second fastest fifty of all time in the time of the IPL with ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALORE in 2017 at M. Chinnaswamy stadium. His half-century came in just 15 balls, with the aid of 4 sixesand 6 fours. It was one of the best innings in IPL for a bowler that transformed into an aggressive opener. He destroyed the bowling lines of RCB through his relentless batting. In the match, he scored 54 runs from just 17 balls and taking the win for KKR.
5. Nicholas Pooran (Lucknow Supergiants)
It was a dominated RCB first innings of the 212th run at Chinnaswamy stadium. LSG struggled to 23-3. When they batted at the 6th position. Caribbean brutal Nicholas Pooran set the stage in a blaze by scoring an unimaginable fifteen-ball fifty (2nd the joint-fastest 50 in the IPL) at the time of 19 balls, 65 runs with a stunning strike rate of 326.32. His innings featured 7 sixes and four fours. The saga of the day, along with Marcus Stoinis’s remarkable 65 off just 30 balls after their sluggish start brought their team home in the 1 run thrilling match.
6. Suresh Raina (Chennai Super Kings)
Suresh Raina takes 3rd position for achieving the fastest fifty score in the historical history of IPL. He made a half-century of 16 balls against KINGS XI PUNJAB at the WANKHEDE stadium in the year 2014. The Southpaw scored 87 runs in 25 balls, assisted by of 12 fours and 6 Sixes. Despite his incredible scoring CHENNAI SUPER Kings fell short and his brave knock was in vain, resulting in CHENNAI SUPER King’s exile from IPL 2014.
7. Ishan Kishan (Mumbai Indians)
Ishan Kishan was a hammer at Sunrisers Hyderabad in the group stage game in the 2021 IPL in Abu Dhabi. Kishan, began to hit the bowlers at the beginning, which allowed him score the half-century in 16 balls. Kishan was able to score 84 runs in 32 balls, before becoming one of the victims of the young sensation Umran Mallik. Although they won the match by 42 runs, MI could not make it to the playoffs since they had to win by a the margin of more than 150 runs.
8. Chris Gayle (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
Chris Gayle finds himself in 4th place in scoring the fastest fifty in IPL, hitting the half-century against PUNE WARRIORS INDIA in 2013 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in 17 balls. Chris Gayle was one of the top batsmen in T20 cricket. He is renowned for his hitting skills. In that game, Gayle ended up scoring 175 runs in 66 balls. That’s the most successful score for any player in the history of the IPL. Gayle smashed 17 sixes and 13 fours, setting records for the highest IPL total of 263 run. RCB.
9. Hardik Pandya (Mumbai Indians)
Hardik Pandya smashed fifty in just 17 balls against Kolkata Night Riders during the year 2019 in the Eden Gardens. He was slamming all bowlers with a vengeance. Pandya was able to score astonishing 91 runs off just 34 balls, he scored 9 sixes and 6 fours. Even though his dazzling inning was not enough to keep Mumbai Indians in the game, MI lost the match to KKR. Hardik Pandya is an outstanding contribution to India as well as the Mumbai Indians due to his outstanding medium-pace bowling and batting in different variations. Now he is the captain of Gujarat Titans.
10. Kieron Pollard (Mumbai Indians)
Kieron Pollard made the 4th fastest half-century of his career in the IPL in the match against Chennai Super Kings at Arun Jaitley Stadium, in 2021. He scored his fifty with just 17 balls. The match was an impressive batting display was played against one of the top bowling teams in the IPL. Kieron Pollard is among the most effective all-rounders at IPL and was instrumental in helping MI to win numerous games. The Caribbean monster smashed eight sixes and 6 fours during the final match, and led his team to victory.
11. Adam Gilchrist (Deccan Chargers)
In Supersport Park in South Africa, Adam Gilchrist scored the fastest fifty in 2009’s IPL when playing against the Delhi DAREDEVILS. The fifty-fifty, which comprised 10 fours and 5 sixes it was completed in just 17 balls. It was one of the greatest innings ever in IPL historical records at that time. The Captain of the team as well as the wicketkeeper was Adam Gilchrist. Adam Gilchrist, the Australian legend was famous for his unflinching bat. He scored 85 runs from just 35 deliveries, before being dismissed, Decan Chargers had a thumping victory.
12. Chris Morris (Delhi Capitals)
The IPL’s record for the fastest fifty in 2016 was hit by Chris Morris against the Gujarat Lions at the Feroz Shah Kotla Ground. Chris Morris scored fifty runs in just 17 balls. This is one of the most impressive innings ever played in the history of IPL. Morris ultimately scored 82 on 32 deliveries. He used eight sixes and four fours. Morris helped in the victory of his squad match. He was the South African all-rounder who won Man of the Match for his efforts in the same match, taking 2 wickets in just 4 overs, for 35 runs.