The Indian Premier League (IPL) season 2025 is just around the corner as the highly-anticipated season of the most popular T20 league on the planet is less than two months away. Over the course of 17 seasons, numerous renowned batters have lit up the IPL, but only a select few have produced standout performances that are etched in the history books.
As pitches have become more favorable to batting in recent years, batters have fully capitalised on the conditions. This has led to several high-scoring matches and the breaking of numerous batting records.
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In this article, we will look at the top 10 fastest fifties in IPL history from 2008 to 2024.
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders Match In IPL 2023
RR opener Yashasvi Jaiswal set a new IPL record for the fastest fifty, scoring it in just 13 balls against KKR on May 11, 2023. His explosive start, including 26 runs off the first over, helped the Royals chase down a target of 150 with nine wickets and almost seven overs to spare. Jaiswal finished unbeaten on 98* from 47 balls.
Pat Cummins, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians Match In IPL 2022
Pat Cummins scored an explosive 56 off 15 balls, where he cruised to fifty in just 1 balls for Kolkata Knight Riders against Mumbai Indians in the 2022 IPL, making him one of the fastest to reach a half-century in the tournament. His quick-fire knock, including multiple sixes and fours, helped KKR chase down 162 and secure victory.
KL Rahul, Kings XI Punjab vs Delhi Daredevils Match In IPL 2018
KL Rahul also set a record for the fastest fifty in IPL history with a 14-ball half-century on his debut for Kings XI Punjab. His explosive innings included a 24-run over off Amit Mishra.
Sunil Narine, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Match In IPL 2017
In the 2017 IPL season, Sunil Narine stepped up as an opener for KKR after Chris Lynn's injury. During a chase of 159 in Bengaluru, Narine went on an attacking spree, hitting an explosive 50 off just 15 balls, matching the then record for the fastest half-century in IPL history.
Yusuf Pathan, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Match In IPL 2014
Yusuf Pathan scored a 15-ball fifty and played a crucial knock for KKR to chase down 161 in just 14.2 overs. In the match, he smashed Dale Steyn for 26 runs in an over, leading his team to victory and keeping their hopes alive for the final.
Nicholas Pooran, Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Match In IPL 2023
In a chase of 213 against RCB, Nicholas Pooran played a stunning knock, scoring 62 off 19 balls. He hit seven sixes and four fours, bringing up his half-century in just 15 balls. His explosive innings left Lucknow needing just 24 from 18 balls, and they eventually won by one wicket.
Suresh Raina, Chennai Super Kings vs Kings XI Punjab Qualifier Match In IPL 2014
Suresh Raina's explosive 87 off 25 balls is considered one of the best IPL innings in a losing cause. He scored his fifty in just 16 balls and his aggressive hitting helped his team set the record for the highest Powerplay score in IPL history.
Chris Gayle, Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Pune Warriors Match IPL 2013
Chris Gayle's iconic innings of 175 off 66 balls remains his best IPL performance. After hitting the fifty in just 17 balls, he set the record for the fastest T20 hundred off 30 balls, with his second fifty coming in just 13 balls, solidifying his place in IPL history.
Adam Gilchrist, Deccan Chargers vs Delhi Daredevils, Semi-Final Match In IPL 2009
Adam Gilchrist's explosive innings of 50 off just 17 balls against Delhi set the record for the fastest fifty in IPL history at the time. His aggressive attack helped seal a comfortable win for Deccan Chargers with almost ten overs to spare.
Chris Morris, Delhi Daredevils vs Gujarat Lions Match In IPL 2016
Chris Morris smashed a 17-ball fifty after Delhi Daredevils found themselves struggling at 57 for 4 while chasing 173. He hit 7 sixes in his explosive knock, but despite his efforts, the team fell short and lost the thrilling match by just 1 run.