The dynamics of the T20 format have changed to a large extent, with batters going berserk from the word go. Batters are showcasing some unbelievable hitting to accumulate runs at a faster pace.
The aggressive approach has ensured batters breach their 50-run mark in record balls. The Indian Premier League (IPL) has also witnessed several quick-fire knocks.
In this article, we’ll list the batters with the fastest fifty for each team in the IPL.
Fastest Fifty for Each IPL Team
| Player | Balls Taken to 50 | Final Score | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 13 | 98* (47) | Rajasthan Royals |
| KL Rahul | 14 | 51 (16) | Punjab Kings |
| Pat Cummins | 14 | 56* (15) | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| Nicholas Pooran | 15 | 62 (19) | Lucknow Super Giants |
| Jake Fraser-McGurk | 15 | 65 (18) | Delhi Capitals |
| Suresh Raina | 16 | 87 (25) | Chennai Super Kings |
| Ishan Kishan | 16 | 84 (32) | Mumbai Indians |
| Abhishek Sharma | 16 | 63 (23) | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| Chris Gayle | 17 | 175* (66) | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| Adam Gilchrist | 17 | 85 (35) | Deccan Chargers |
| Wriddhiman Saha | 20 | 81 (43) | Gujarat Titans |
| Aaron Finch | 22 | 72 (34) | Gujarat Lions |
| Rahul Tripathi | 23 | 93 (52) | Rising Pune Supergiants |
| Jesse Ryder | 24 | 60 (27) | Pune Warriors |
| Mahela Jayawardene | 30 | 56 (36) | Kochi Tuskers Kerala |
Key Insights
Yashasvi Jaiswal holds the record for scoring the fastest fifty in the IPL’s history. The left-hander reached the 50-run mark in just 13 balls while playing for the Rajasthan Royals in 2023.
Except for the Kochi Tuskers Kerala, players have registered at least 1 half-century in 25 or fewer balls for other IPL teams. Mahela Jayawardene scored the fastest 50 for the Kochi team off 30 balls in 2011.
When Chris Gayle completed his fifty in 17 balls against the Pune Warriors, he went on to hammer the IPL’s highest individual score — 175 not out. During his whirlwind knock, Gayle attained his hundred off 30 balls, which is the fastest ton in the league.
Jake Fraser-McGurk is the only player to complete multiple fifties in 15 or fewer balls for the same IPL team. The Australian batter took exactly 15 balls to reach the 50-run mark in 2 matches for the Delhi Capitals in 2024.
Suresh Raina’s 16-ball fifty is the fastest in an IPL Playoff match. The southpaw was playing for the Chennai Super Kings against Kings XI Punjab in the 2014 Qualifier 2.
