Fastest 50 in IPL History from 2008 to 2024

Knowing for its quick format and thrill, records are created and shattered in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with every season. In the IPL 2024, Delhi Capital’s opener Fraser-McGurk smashed 50 in just 15 balls against Mumbai Indians. From Chris Gayle to KL Rahul, the IPL season is full of such breathtaking performances.

But who has the record of the IPL fastest 50 in IPL history so far? Explore the complete list of the fastest fifty in IPL history since the inception of IPL.

Who has the fastest 50 in IPL history?

Yashasvi Jaiswal holds the record for the fastest 50 in IPL 2023, reaching it in just 13 balls in a match for Rajasthan Royals against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2023. He smashed 7 fours and 3 sixes in his innings, scoring 98 not out off 47 balls. His knock helped Rajasthan chase down the target in just 13.1 overs and set a new IPL milestone. He broke the previous record of the fastest fifty by KL Rahul and Pat Cummins in 14 deliveries.

Fastest 50 in IPL 2024

IPL’s 17^th season is concluded on 26^th May 2024 with Kolkata Knight Riders as the winner. The record of the fastest 50 in IPL 2024 is held by Fraser-McGurk from Delhi Capitals. IPL 2025 is also scheduled from 14^th March, so we might have a new winner of the fastest 50s in IPL. Meanwhile here is the list of the IPL fastest fifties in IPL history.

List of Players with IPL Fastest 50 in IPL History (2008 – 2024)

The Indian Premier League has witnessed some incredible performances, with players hitting half-centuries at lightning speed. From Yashasvi Jaiswal’s record-breaking 13-ball 50 in 2023 to the stormy knocks of KL Rahul, Sunil Narine, Kieron Pollard, and others, these players have shown the true power of T20 cricket. Here is the complete list of players with fastest fifties in IPL from 2008 to 2024 –

1. KL Rahul

KL Rahul, an Indian opener also has the record of fastest 50 in IPL in just 14 balls that he made back in 2018. He has achieved this fate against Delhi Capitals while playing for Punjab Kings, previously known as Kings XI Punjab. He scored 51 off 14 balls and his team managed to snap 64 runs in just 5 overs while chasing 167 runs set by DC.

2. Pat Cummins

Australian captain Pat Cummins scored his fastest fifty in Indian Premier League 2022 against Mumbai Indians in 14 balls. He scored 56 unbeaten in just 14 balls with a strike rate of 373.33 while hitting six skyrocketed sixes and four fours. With this record-breaking performance by Cummins, Kolkata Knight Riders managed to win by five wickets.

3. Jake Fraser-McGurk

Delhi Capital’s opener Jake Fraser-McGurk smashed the fastest half-century in IPL 2024 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in 15 balls with a total of 67 runs. Jake Fraser-McGurk has made this record twice in Indian Premier League 2024, he also scored a breathtaking record 84 off 27 balls with a strike rate of 321.42 while finally grabbed by Piyush Chawla.

4. Yusuf Pathan

The Indian middle-order all-rounder is known for his explosive style of batting. In the IPL season 2014, while playing for Kolkata Knight Riders, Yusuf Pathan cracked the fastest 50 in IPL 2014 in just 15 balls with an inning score of 72 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Yusuf also holds the record for fastest century in T20 international where he made this record in just 37 balls.

5. Nicholas Pooran (Lucknow Super Giants)

In 2023, Nicholas Pooran blasted a 50 off just 15 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore. His fearless batting helped Lucknow chase a massive target in a thrilling last-over finish. Pooran’s knock showcased his power-hitting ability and became one of the fastest fifties ever seen in IPL history.

6. Sunil Narine (Kolkata Knight Riders)

Sunil Narine astonished everyone in 2017 by smashing a 50 in just 15 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Promoted to open the innings, he hit boundaries at will, giving KKR an easy win while making a milestone for the fastest 50 in IPL. This inning also broke the record for the fastest fifty in IPL at that time (IPL season 10).

7. Suresh Raina (Chennai Super Kings)

Suresh Raina delivered a stunning 50 off 16 balls in Qualifier 2 of the 2014 IPL against Kings XI Punjab. His counter-attacking knock kept CSK alive in a tough chase, though they fell short. This inning is remembered as one of the fastest and most impactful in playoff history. Despite his heart-winning performances, Suresh Raina is one of the underrated fast half-centurion batsmen of the IPL.

8. Ishan Kishan (Mumbai Indians)

In 2023, Ishan Kishan, the young sensation of IPL and Indian player, scored a fiery 50 off 16 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad. His quick start helped Mumbai post a big total and secure an important win while setting a new record for the fastest 50 in IPL history. Kishan’s knock was full of clean hits, showing his potential as a match-winner and a future star in T20 cricket.

9. Travis Head

Travis Head hit one of the fastest fifties in IPL 2024, scoring 50 off just 16 balls for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Delhi Capitals. His powerful knock, filled with boundaries and sixes, helped the Sunrisers mark a huge total and dominate the match. It was a performance fans will remember for a long time.

10. Kieron Pollard (Mumbai Indians)

In 2021, Kieron Pollard hit a magnificent 50 off 17 balls against Chennai Super Kings and set a new record for the fastest half-century in IPL 2021. His explosive batting turned the match in Mumbai’s favor as they chased down a huge target. Pollard’s knock proved his ability to finish games under pressure, making it one of his best IPL innings.

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