Players Who Smashed Fastest 50 In IPL! Bowlers Are On the Top

Fastest Fifty in IPL: All of us know that cricket is a game of endless possibilities, and when it comes to the Indian Premier League (IPL), we can’t say anything is impossible n it. Without any doubt, it is famous for its massive action and power-hitting. Over the year, we have seen various unbreakable records breaking.

But today, we are going to shed the spotlight on some of the fastest fifties in the Indian Premier League. Check the top 10 list down here:

Top 10 Fastest Fifties In IPL

1. KL Rahul in 2018

On 8th April 2018, the former captain of Kings XI Punjab, KL Rahul smashed the fastest fifty in IPL history against Delhi Capitals. He scored the half-century in just 14 balls. It includes 10 boundaries, 6 fours and 4 sixes. The incident took place at IS Bindra Stadium, Punjab.

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2. Pat Cummins in 2022

In the last season of IPL, Kolkata Knight Riders’ key bowler Pat Cummins played a match-winning inning against Mumbai Indians. In that match, he scored 56 runs in only 15 balls, including 4 fours and 6 sixes. However, he completed his half-century in just 14 balls.

3. Yusuf Pathan in 2014

Former cricketer Yusuf Pathan has also been one of the most important all-rounders for the Kolkata Knight Riders once. In 2014, he played a very contributing inning for his team, against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

In the match, he scored 72 runs in 22 balls with the help of 5 fours and 7 sixes. Although, Yusuf reached his 50 in just 15 balls. It was the fastest at that time.

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4. Sunil Narine in 2017

Suniel Narine is another player of Kolkata Knight Riders to hit a half-century in just 15 balls. In the IPL season in 2017, he was in the best form of his entire career. At that time, he used to open for his team.

In a match against Royal Challengers Bangalore, Narine scored 54 runs in 17 balls, including 6 fours and 4 sixes. The match took place in M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore.

5. Suresh Raina in 2014

Chennai Super Kings vs Kings XI Punjab in 2014 is one of the most memorable matches in IPL history. In that match, Mr IPL Suresh Raina went off the mark to chase down the huge target of 231 against Kings XI Punjab.

Raina smashed 87 runs in only 25 balls. He was about to score the fastest century in cricket ever but got run out in between. He reached the half-century in just 16 balls. Talking of the boundaries, Mr IPL smashed 12 fours and 6 sixes.

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6. Ishan Kishan in 2021

In a match against Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2021, young Indian batsman Ishan Kishan played an explosive inning for Mumbai Indians. He smashed 84 runs in just 32 balls in that inning. However, he completed his half-century in only 16 balls. Kishan smashed 11 fours and 4 sixes in that match. The match took place in Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

7. Chris Gayle in 2013

Undoubtedly, Universe Boss Chris Gayle is the biggest hitman of the IPL tournament. He played various match-winning innings for his former team Royal Challengers Bangalore.

In 2013, the cricketer broke all the records of the IPL by hitting 175 runs in 66 balls against Pune Warriors. It’s still a world record in twenty-over-limited cricket. In that match, he smashed 13 fours and 17 sixes. It also includes the fastest fifty of Chris Gayle, which he completed in only 17 balls.

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8. Hardik Pandya in 2019

Gujarat Titans’ captain Hardik Pandya is another player who scored a half-century in just 17 balls. In a match against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2019, Hardik scored 91 runs in only 34 balls, including 6 fours and 9 sixes. At that time, he was playing for Mumbai Indians. The match took place in Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

9. Kieron Pollard in 2021

Another Mumbai Indians’ all-rounder Kieron Pollard is also one of the players who hit the fastest fifties in IPL. In 2021, the player scored 87 runs in 34 balls against Chennai Super Kings. In that inning, Pollard smashed 6 fours and 8 sixes. However, he reached fifty runs in just 17 balls.

10. Adam Gilchrist in 2009

At last! Deccan Chargers’ former captain Adam Gilchrist also smashed a half-century in just 17 balls. In a match against Deccan Chargers in 2009, the cricketer scored 85 runs in just 35 balls, including 10 fours and 5 sixes. The match took place in Supersport park, South Africa.

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