The Indian Premier League (IPL) is known to manufacture one of the finest Indian and overseas talents. The fierce batting performance by the batters in the T20 format is certainly hailed by the entire cricketing fraternity that sets a benchmark for creating and breaking records.
In yet another marvellous stint by an emerging Indian batsman, Yashasvi Jaiswal broke the shackles and scripted a magnificent record by smashing the fastest 50 in IPL History. Jaiswal achieved an incredible milestone in the Rajasthan Royals pool stage fixture against Kolkata Knight Riders last evening.
As Jaiswal sets a distinct record against him, let’s relinquish the Fastest 50 in IPL History:
1. Yashasvi Jaiswal (Rajasthan Royals, 2023)
India’s sensational and emerging 21-years old batting talent Yashasvi Jaiswal set a marvellous record as he scored the fastest 50 in IPL History in only 13 balls. Jaiswal’s exceptional stint came for Rajasthan Royals against Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 56 of the IPL 2023 last evening at Eden Gardens. Jaiswal has set an ultimate benchmark that will be difficult to break by the upcoming generation. He smashed 12 boundaries and 5 sixes in his absolutely stunning knock.
2. KL Rahul (Punjab Kings, 2018)
Ace Indian frontline KL Rahul holds the record of powering the second-fastest half-century in the history of IPL. Rahul attained the feat while leading the Punjab Kings in the 2018 edition of the championship. He smashed a scintillating half-century against Delhi Capitals in only 14-balls. Rahul then held the record for the fastest half-century. The fans at Mohali were completely overwhelmed by Rahul’s heroics.
3. Pat Cummins (Kolkata Knight Riders, 2022)
Australian paceman and skipper Pat Cummins had impressed everyone with his unusual stint. Usually known to produce some of the finest wickets with swinging deliveries, Cummins anchored a sizzling knock while featuring for Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2022 edition of IPL. In a crucial fixture against Mumbai Indians at Pune, Cummins thrashed Rohit Sharma & co. to score a touchdown half-century in only 14 balls. Cummins’ highly explosive knock had made him the joint-fastest half-centurion alongside KL Rahul.
4. Yusuf Pathan (Kolkata Knight Riders, 2015)
Thunderous Indian batsman Yusuf Pathan was known to play fascinating knocks throughout his exemplary career. Pathan holds multiple records for smashing the fastest half-centuries and centuries. Another such riveting record was achieved by him as he is the fourth fastest batsman to score a half-century in IPL. Pathan achieved the landmark while playing for Kolkata Knight Riders against Sunrisers Hyderabad back in 2014. Pathan’s glorious 50-run knock came only in 15 balls.
5. Sunil Narine (Kolkata Knight Riders, 2015)
Caribbean powerhouse Sunil Narine had a remarkable batting era where he used to bat in the opening slot. During one of the many innings he went out to bat in the frontline position, Narine starred a splendid knock and recorded the fifth fastest half-century in the history of IPL. Narine took only 15 balls to reach the milestone and his vital knock came against arch-rivals Royal Challengers Bangalore at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore in IPL 2015.
6. Nicholas Pooran (Lucknow Super Giants, 2023)
West Indies wicketkeeper-batter Nicholas Pooran had also made the headlines earlier this year after he scored the sixth fastest half-century in the history of IPL. Pooran is a crucial part of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) franchise and his marvellous knock came against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the ongoing edition of the championship. Pooran scored a half-century in only 15 balls at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore that helped Lucknow to power a thumping victory in a high-voltage, high-scoring thriller by 1 wicket.
7. Suresh Raina (Chennai Super Kings, 2014)
Suresh Raina is one of the most phenomenal Indian batting talents and is regarded as the finest batsman in the history of the Indian Premier League. Raina is amongst the top-scorers in IPL and he has yet another sizzling record against his name for smashing the seventh fastest half-century in the history of IPL. Raina achieved the milestone against Punjab Kings at the 2014 edition of IPL where he completed his 50-runs in only 16 balls. His knock was thoroughly enjoyed by all the fans at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
8. Ishan Kishan (Mumbai Indians IPL 2021)
Flamboyant Mumbai Indians opener Ishan Kishan is hailed as one of the most excellent T20 batters in the history of IPL. Kishan has exquisite hitting abilities as he powered a thumping record for scoring the eighth-fastest 50 in IPL History. Kishan’s astonishing knock came against Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2021 when he smacked 50 runs off just 16 balls. He went on to score 61* runs off just 20 deliveries. Kishan thoroughly entertained the crowd at Sharjah (UAE) where IPL was moved due to Covid-19 restrictions.
9. Chris Gayle (Royal Challengers Bangalore, 2013)
The mighty Caribbean batter Chris Gayle cannot be excluded from the list as he is one of the most renowned T20 powerhouses. Gayle has held many IPL records apart from being the ninth-fastest batter to score a half-century in the championship. Gayle’s solid knock came for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Pune Warriors India at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore in 2013. Gayle brought his 50 in only 17 balls and went on to score the highest individual total at IPL as he ended up with 175 runs in his kitty.
10. Hardik Pandya (Mumbai Indians, 2021)
Gujarat Titans skipper Hardik Pandya had a remarkable career for Mumbai Indians where he lifted three titles alongside the franchise. Pandya is known to be one of the greatest hitters of the white ball. Hardik has played many contemplating knocks for Mumbai Indians. He earned the monicker for hitting humongous sixes for the side. He achieved the accolade in just 17 balls. This knock came against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens in the 2021 edition of the championship. Pandya went on to score a match-winning knock of 91 runs and holds the record for the tenth-fastest half-century in the history of IPL.
Fastest 50 in IPL History Extended List:
Apart from Gayle and Pandya, Australia’s legendary Adam Gilchrist had also scored the fastest IPL 50 in IPL History in only 17-balls back in 2009 while featuring for Deccan Chargers against Delhi Daredevils. Mumbai Indians Kieron Pollard has also smashed a 17-ball half-century against Chennai Super Kings at IPL 2021 in Chepauk.
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