List of top 75 fastest 50 in IPL history

IPL is famous for its fast brand of cricket. But who owns the bragging rights for the fastest 50 in IPL?

IPL in the past 15 years has witnessed some of the most unimaginable innings world cricket has ever seen. These batting performances have shaped the way cricket is played today. Let’s look at the top 75 fastest IPL 50 in IPL till date.

Complete list of top 75 Fastest 50 in IPL History

A glimpse of some of the fastest 50 in IPL history

Kieron Pollard, MI vs KKR, Mumbai, 2016 (17 Balls)

On number 10 is Kieron Pollard’s iconic 50 against Kolkata Knight Riders. Pollard came at the crease at a very crucial stage of the run-chase as Mumbai needed 59 runs off six overs on 28 April 2016. However, Pollard smashed the Knight Riders’ all over the park and successfully chased down the total of 175 with 12 balls remaining.

Ishan Kishan, MI vs KKR, Kolkata, 2018 (17 balls)

Next is Ishan Kishan’s mind-blowing knock of 62 which came in just 21 balls. The young 21-year-old was able to smash the likes of Sunil Narine, Piyush Chawla and Andre Russel all over Eden Gardens as he smashed five fours and six sixes at a strike rate of 295.23!. This happened on 09 May 2018.

Chris Morris, DD vs GL, Delhi, 2016 (17 balls)

On number 8 is Chris Morris’ heroic innings of 82* off just 32 deliveries! Morris came out to bat when Delhi had almost lost the game. However, the South African all-rounder reached to his fifty in just 17 balls and gave his team the momentum to chase Gujarat Lions’ 172 in the final over. Although Delhi lost the match by 1 run, Morris was adjudged ‘Man of the Match’ for his amazing all-round performance in the match on 27 April 2016.

Adam Gilchrist, DC vs DD, Centurion, 2009 (17 balls)

Next is the former captain of Deccan Chargers: Adam Gilchrist. The ex-Australian keeper scored a match-winning 85 off just 35 balls against Delhi Daredevils in the IPL 2009 semi-final. He reached to his milestone of the half-century in just 17 balls and responsibly led his side to the final of the 2^nd edition of IPL as Deccan Chargers went on to lift the trophy for the first time!

Fastest 50 in IPL 2019: Hardik Pandya, MI vs KKR, Kolkata, 2019 (17 balls)

In the latest IPL season in 2019, Hardik scared KKR with an unbelievable knock. Hardik came out to bat when Mumbai Indians were 59-4 in 8.3 overs while chasing a mammoth total of 233. The Mumbai fans had given up hopes of winning the game. But Hardik made this impossible task look possible as he went on to score a 34-ball 91! Although Mumbai lost the match by 34 runs, Hardik was praised by everyone for this fighting knock.

Chris Gayle, RCB vs PWI, Bengaluru, 2013 (17 balls)

Next on the list is an innings that is written in the history books of world cricket and cannot be forgotten for decades! The ‘Universe Boss’, Christopher Henry Gayle shocked the world with his unbeaten 175 off just 66 balls! Gayle reached his 50 in just 17 balls and took only 13 more balls to score the fastest ton in any format of cricket in just 30 balls. Chris went on to smash 17 sixes, which is the most number of sixes hit by any batsman in an innings in IPL history on 23 April 2013.

Fastest 50 in IPL: Suresh Raina, CSK vs KXIP, Mumbai, 2014 (16 balls)

Suresh Raina played extremely fighting innings of 87 in just 25 balls in the important playoff of IPL 2014 against Kings XI Punjab. Raina reached his milestone in just 16 balls. Although Raina smashed at an impeccable strike rate of 348.0, Chennai were not able to qualify for the final. Chennai fell short of 24 runs into Kings XI Punjab’s gigantic total of 226.

Fastest 50 in IPL: Sunil Narine, KKR vs RCB, Bengaluru, 2017 (15 balls)

Next on the list of fastest IPL 50 is Sunil Narine’s super-aggressive innings of 54 against RCB in the 2017 edition of IPL. Narine opened the innings for KKR and reached to his milestone of 50 in just 15 balls. He smashed RCB’s in every possible corner of Chinnaswamy Stadium of Bengaluru as KKR won the match with 29 balls remaining.

Fastest 50 in IPL: Yusuf Pathan, KKR vs SRH, Hyderabad, 2014 (15 balls)

In a fixture against Sunrisers Hyderabad, KKR’s Yusuf Pathan came out to bat when almost 90 runs meeded in the last ten overs. Rather than opting the conventional way and taking the match to the last over, Pathan decided to complete the match as soon as possible. Yusuf went on to smash 72 in just 22 balls at an explosive strike rate of 327.77! KKR won the match with 34 balls remaining as Yusuf smashed the then fastest 50 of IPL in just 15 balls on 24 May 2014.

KL Rahul fastest 50 in IPL history, KXIP vs DD, Mohali, 2018 (14 balls)

The fastest 50 in IPL history was hit by India’s talented opener KL Rahul who reached his half-ton in only 14 deliveries against Delhi Daredevils in Kings XI’s first encounter in the 2018 edition. KL scored a quickfire 51 in just 16 balls and smashed six fours and four sixes at a strike rate of 318.75. With this knock, KL showcased his class and versatility with the bat.

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