Fastest Fifties In IPL

Sakshi Sharma

Yashasvi Jaiswal holds the record for fastest fifty in IPL (AP)Yashasvi Jaiswal holds the record for fastest fifty in IPL (AP)

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a crucible for some of the most intense and electrifying cricketing contests, where the world's best cricketers collide in a high-stakes environment. Within this dynamic T20 format, scoring a half-century alone is a remarkable achievement, a testament to a player's skill and adaptability.

Scoring a half-century can lift the morale of the entire team. It showcases the batsman's skill and ability to perform under pressure, motivating teammates and instilling belief in the team's ability to succeed.  

In this article let's take a look at the batters with the fastest fifty.

Fastest Fifty in IPL History​

Rajasthan Royal's opener and the announced future of Indian cricket, Yashasvi Jaiswal, holds the record for the fastest fifty in IPL history. 

He scored his fifty in just 13 balls in 2023, against Kolkata Knight Riders. Jaiswal's overall score was 98* off 47 balls which included 7 fours and 3 sixes.

Jaiswal announced his arrival in the cash-rich tournament in 2023 (X.com)Jaiswal announced his arrival in the cash-rich tournament in 2023 (X.com)

This exceptional performance stands as a testament to his batting prowess and ability to accelerate innings rapidly.

Player
Team
Balls Faced
Opposition
Match Date
Yashasvi JaiswalRajasthan Royals (RR)13Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)11-May-23
KL RahulPunjab Kings (PBKS)14Delhi Capitals (DC)8-Apr-18
Pat CumminsKolkata Knight Riders (KKR)14Mumbai Indians (MI)6-Apr-22
Romario ShepherdRoyal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)14Chennai Super Kings (CSK)3-May-25
Jake Fraser-McGurkDelhi Capitals (DC)15Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)20-Apr-24
Jake Fraser-McGurkDelhi Capitals (DC)15Mumbai Indians (MI)27-Apr-24
Yusuf PathanKolkata Knight Riders (KKR)15Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)24-May-14
Nicholas PooranLucknow Super Giants (LSG)15Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
10-Apr-23
Sunil NarineKolkata Knight Riders (KKR)15Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)7-May-17
Suresh RainaChennai Super Kings (CSK)16Punjab Kings (PBKS)30-May-14

FAQs: Fastest Fifties in IPL 

Q.1 Who scored fastest 50 in IPL history?

Answer: The fastest 50 in IPL history is held by Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored a half-century in just 13 balls for Rajasthan Royals against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2023.

Q.2 Which is the fastest 50 for Virat Kohli in IPL?

Answer: Virat Kohli's fastest fifty was in the 2018 IPL season where he brought up the landmark figure in 26 deliveries.

Q.3 Who has the fastest 100 in IPL history?

Answer: Chris Gayle holds the record for smashing the fastest hundred in IPL. In an IPL 2013 game against Pune Warriors, Gayle played a blistering knock of 175 runs off 66 balls.

Q.4 Who is the youngest cricketer to score 50 in IPL?

Answer: In IPL 2025, 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest cricketer to score fifty in IPL. The Rajasthan Royals batter achieved the feat in 17 balls against Gujarat Titans.