Over the years, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has witnessed remarkable individual performances from both local and international cricketers. Here are the players who notched up the fastest fifty runs in the league’s history up until the 16th season:
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: 50 off 13 Balls Against Kolkata Knight Riders
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s blistering 98* off 47 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders was the highlight of his Rajasthan Royals stint. In just 13 balls, he registered the fastest fifty in IPL history, silencing his critics with a stellar performance.
- KL Rahul: 50 off 14 Balls Against Delhi Capitals
KL Rahul’s explosive batting for Kings XI Punjab in 2018 made history as he smashed a fifty off just 14 balls against Delhi Daredevils, boasting an incredible strike rate of 318.75 for the season.
- Pat Cummins: 50 off 14 Balls Against Mumbai Indians
Australian captain Pat Cummins showcased his batting prowess in the 2022 IPL season, scoring a fifty off 14 balls for Kolkata Knight Riders against Mumbai Indians, guiding his team to victory with a stunning display of power-hitting.
- Yusuf Pathan: 50 off 15 Balls Against Sunrisers Hyderabad
Yusuf Pathan’s quickfire fifty off 15 balls during the 2014 IPL season played a crucial role in Kolkata Knight Riders’ championship victory. His explosive batting propelled the team to success in key matches.
- Sunil Narine: 50 off 15 Balls Against Royal Challengers Bangalore
Sunil Narine’s unexpected batting heroics for Kolkata Knight Riders in 2017 stunned opponents, as he notched up a fifty off just 15 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore, leading his team to victory with a dominant display.
- Nicholas Pooran: 50 off 17 Balls Against Royal Challengers Bangalore
Nicholas Pooran’s explosive batting for Lucknow Supergiants in the IPL saw him score a fifty off 17 balls, showcasing his immense power-hitting ability with a remarkable strike rate.
- Suresh Raina: 50 off 15 Balls Against Kings XI Punjab
Suresh Raina’s memorable innings in the 2014 IPL included a fifty off just 15 balls, where he wreaked havoc with his aggressive strokeplay, matching Yusuf Pathan’s previous record and setting the stage for a remarkable chase.
- Ishan Kishan: 50 off 16 Balls Against Sunrisers Hyderabad
Ishan Kishan’s explosive innings for Mumbai Indians in the 2021 IPL season saw him score a fifty off 16 balls, playing a pivotal role in his team’s title-winning campaign with a brilliant display of batting prowess.
- Kieron Pollard: 50 off 17 Balls Against Kolkata Knight Riders
Kieron Pollard’s destructive batting for Mumbai Indians in the 2016 IPL season saw him register a fifty off 17 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders, showcasing his ability to change the game’s course with his power-hitting.
- Chris Gayle: 50 off 17 Balls Against Pune Warriors
Chris Gayle’s monumental unbeaten 175* for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2013 IPL season included a fifty off just 17 balls, where he decimated the Pune Warriors bowling attack with an onslaught of sixes and fours.
Additionally, Chris Morris (Delhi Capitals), Adam Gilchrist (Deccan Chargers), and Hardik Pandya (Mumbai Indians) also recorded fifty runs off just seventeen balls in their respective IPL seasons.
