The T20 format guarantees fast-paced action and quick scoring. Over the years, we have seen phenomenal performances in the Indian T20 League, one of which is the fastest fifty scored. Legends like Chris Gayle, Suresh Raina, and Kieron Pollard are all on this elite list. Who will join the list in the upcoming 2024 season?

IPL 2024: Fastest Fifties in IPL 2024 (Updated on 9th May, SRH vs LSG Match 57)

Delhi Capitals' Jake Fraser-McGurk has scored the fastest fifty in IPL 2024. McGurk took just 15 balls to score 50 against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma scored 50 in 16 balls.

Let’s look at the list of the top 10 fastest half-centuries scored in IPL 2024.

1. Jake Fraser-McGurk (DC) vs MI - 15 balls
2. Jake Fraser-McGurk (DC) vs SRH - 15 balls
3. Travis Head (SRH) vs LSG - 16 balls
4. Travis Head (SRH) vs DC - 16 balls
5. Abhishek Sharma (SRH) vs MI - 16 balls
6. Suryakumar Yadav (MI) vs RCB - 17 balls
7. Faf du Plessis (RCB) vs GT - 18 balls
8. Travis Head (SRH) vs MI - 18 balls
9. Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS) vs KKR - 18 balls
10. Tristan Stubbs (DC) vs MI - 19 balls

Fastest 50 in IPL (2008 - 2024): Highlights

1. Yashasvi Jaiswal - 13 balls (RR vs KKR, Kolkata 2023)

RR's left-hand batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal is first on the list of the fastest fifty in the IPL. He reached the 50-run mark off just 13 balls. Chasing 150 for victory, Jaiswal's brilliant innings of 98 runs off 47 balls against Kolkata in Match 56 of the 2023 season was filled with 13 boundaries and 5 sixes and helped Rajasthan win the match by 9 wickets.

2. KL Rahul - 14 balls (Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals, Mohali 2018)

KL Rahul is one of the clean hitters in world cricket and a treat to watch in full flow. On 8th April 2018, Punjab captain Rahul made a 14-ball half-century against Delhi, the second fastest half-century in the history of the IPL. Chasing a target of 167 runs, Rahul started with a bang and hit 6 fours and 4 sixes in his scintillating knock.

3. Pat Cummins - 14 balls (KKR vs MI, Pune 2022)

Four years later, Pat Cummins equaled the KL Rahul record of the joint second fastest fifty in IPL. On 6 April 2022, Kolkata seamer Pat Cummins took the Mumbai bowlers to the cleaners as he smashed a whirlwind 14-ball half-century. He hit four boundaries and six sixes as Kolkata chased the target of 162 runs in 16 overs.

4. Jake Fraser-McGurk - 15 balls (DC vs MI, Delhi 2024)

On 27th April 2024, Jake Fraser-McGurk hit the third-fastest 50 in Indian T20 League history against Mumbai. McGurk scored a 15-ball fifty and eventually dismissed on 84 off 27 deliveries. His innings contained11 fours and 6 huge sixes.

5. Sunil Narine - 15 balls (KKR vs RCB, Bengaluru 2017)

Sunil Narine surprised everyone in the Indian T20 League with his hitting abilities. On 7th May 2017, he smashed a 15-ball fifty against Bangalore at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Thanks to his 54-run innings, which contained 6 fours and 4 sixes, Kolkata chased the target of 159 runs inside 16 overs.

Fastest Fifty in IPL History

Rajasthan Royals' Yashasvi Jaiswal holds the record for scoring the fastest 50 in IPL history. Jaiswal hit half century in just 13 balls with 7 fours and 3 sixes. Let’s look at the list of the top 20 fastest 50 scored in IPL history.

FAQs

Who has hit the fastest 50 in IPL?

The record for the fastest fifty in IPL history belongs to Rajasthan Royals' Yashasvi Jaiswal. He achieved this feat in the 2023 IPL season against the Kolkata Knight Riders, scoring his 50 in just 13 balls.

Who has hit the fastest 50 in IPL 2024?

Jake Fraser-McGurk of Delhi Capitals set the record for the fastest fifty in IPL 2024. He smashed a blistering 50 off just 15 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium.

What is Virat Kohli’s fastest fifty in IPL?

Kohli's fastest fifty came during the 2018 season, when he brought up the 50-run landmark figure in just 26 deliveries against Rajasthan at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. 

What is MS Dhoni’s fastest fifty in IPL?

Dhoni’s fastest fifty came during the 2012 season against Bangalore and the 2018 season against Delhi. On both occasions, he reached the 50-run landmark in 20 deliveries.

Who has hit Mumbai's fastest fifty in IPL?

Ishan Kishan has hit Mumbai's fastest fifty in IPL. Kishan scored his fifty against SRH in 16 balls during the 2021 season in Abu Dhabi.

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