Fastest Fifty In IPL History

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has gifted Indian & overseas cricket many batters who have later gone on to make a mark for themselves in World Cricket. In terms of the fastest fifty in IPL, Yashasvi Jaiswal holds the record for the fastest fifty, scoring 50 off 13 balls against the Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2023. On that note, let's have a look at the list of the fastest fifty in IPL history.

Fastest Fifty In IPL History

1. Yashasvi Jaiswal- 13 Balls vs Kolkata Knight Riders

Star Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal holds the record for the fastest fifty in the IPL, scoring 50 runs off 13 balls. Jaiswal was at his best in IPL 2023, smashing runs for fun. The dashing left-handed opener earned a call-up to the national side after his brilliant season in 2023. Jaiswal will play a key role as an opener for the Royals in IPL 2025.

2. KL Rahul- 14 Balls vs Delhi Capitals

KL Rahul comes second in the list with a 14-ball 50 in 2018, scoring a quickfire fifty for the Punjab Kings against the Delhi Capitals. KL Rahul, generally a slow starter to start off looked a different player at Mohali that day. In IPL 2025, Rahul will be representing the Delhi franchise, set to play a key role.

3. Pat Cummins- 14 Balls vs Mumbai Indians

Pat Cummins, while batting at number 8 for the Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2022, helped the Kolkata Knight Riders to snatch an unlikely win against the Mumbai Indians by smashing a 14-ball 50.

4. Jake Fraser McGurk- 15 Balls vs SRH & MI

Young Australian Pocket Dynamo Jake Fraser McGurk was the find of the tournament last season. McGurk, representing the Delhi Capitals last season, smacked two cracking half tons against Mumbai Indians & Sunrisers Hyderabad, both at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. McGurk, known for ultra-aggressive displays with the bat, will be a key player for the Delhi-based outfit in IPL 2025.

5. Yusuf Pathan- 15 Balls vs Sunrisers Hyderabad

Yusuf Pathan unleashed a counter-attack on the Sunrisers bowlers in a match in 2014 after coming in at the lower order. Yusuf took down one of the best bowlers, Dale Steyn, in an emphatic fashion to seal a win for the Knight Riders.

Fastest Fifty In IPL History (Table)