Currently, KL Rahul from Lucknow Super Giants holds the record for smashing the fastest fifty in the history of the tournament. Rahul smashed a quick-fire fifty off just 14 balls while playing for Punjab Kings against Delhi Capitals in 2018. Here is a look at batters with the fastest fifties in IPL history. (Pic courtesy: AFP)
Updated On: 2023-03-28 03:46 PM IST
Compiled by : Apurv Chatterjee
KL Rahul holds the record for hitting the fastest fifty in IPL history. He slammed a half-century off just 14 balls while playing for Punjab Kings against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2018. Rahul hit 51 runs off 16 balls in this innings with the help of 6 fours and 4 sixes.
Kolkata Knight Riders star Pat Cummins equalled Rahul's record for the fastest fifty in the history of the competition. He smashed 14-ball half-century against Mumbai Indians (MI) while playing for Kolkata Knight Riders.He smashes 6 sixes and 4 fours to power KKR to a comprehensive win.
Former Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Yusuf Pathan is holding the third spot in the elite list.Yusuf smashed 72 runs off only 22 balls and reached 50 runs in only 15 balls during his innings.
Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Sunil Narine also entered the list in the IPL 2017. He played one of his best knocks against RCB in IPL 2017 where he slammed a sensational fifty of just 15 balls laced with 6 fours and 4 sixes.
Chennai Super Kings legend Suresh Raina also features in the list. Considered one of the best batters of all time in the IPL. Raina slammed a half-century off just 16 balls while playing for CSK against Punjab Kings in IPL 2014.
