That stormy batsman in IPL history, who has created history by scoring the fastest fifty; Both Indians are included in the top-2

By Samira Vishwas On Mar 24, 2026

On a big stage like IPL, batsmen have always won the hearts of fans with their aggressive style. There have been some batsmen who changed the course of the match by scoring fifty runs in just a few balls. Before IPL 2026, let us take a look at those top-5 batsmen who have created history by scoring the fastest fifty in this league.

1. Yashasvi Jaiswal

At the top of this list is the name of Indian left-handed opening batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal, who has scored the fastest fifty in IPL history. He completed his half-century in just 13 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders on 11 May 2023 at Eden Gardens. In this match, he played an explosive inning of 98 runs and thrashed the bowlers badly.

2. KL Rahul

The name of Indian wicketkeeper batsman KL Rahul comes at second place. On 8 April 2018, while playing for Punjab Kings, he scored a fifty in just 14 balls against Delhi Capitals. Rahul is known for his classic batting, but in this innings he showed tremendous aggression.

3. Pat Cummins

Australian fast bowler Pat Cummins has also made his place in this list. On 6 April 2022, playing for Kolkata Knight Riders, he scored a half-century in 14 balls against Mumbai Indians. This inning of his proved that he can change the match not only with the ball but also with the bat.

4. Romario Shepherd

West Indies all-rounder Romario Shepherd, playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore, scored a fifty in 14 balls against Chennai Super Kings on 3 May 2025. His innings proved to be very important for the team in a pressure filled match.

5. Yusuf Pathan

The last name in this list is that of former Indian all-rounder Yusuf Pathan, who while playing for Kolkata Knight Riders on 24 May 2014, scored a half-century in 15 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Pathan, famous for his power hitting, thrilled the fans with this innings.