List of Fastest Fifties in IPL History

Yashasvi Jaiswal — 13 Balls

RR vs KKR | May 11, 2023 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Yashasvi Jaiswal's 13-ball fifty is the fastest in IPL history, scored while opening for Rajasthan Royals against KKR at Eden Gardens on May 11, 2023. He hit 26 off the first over (bowled by Nitish Rana) and brought up his fifty inside 3 overs. He finished 98* off 47 balls as RR chased 150 in just 13.1 overs.

KL Rahul — 14 Balls

Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals | April 8, 2018 | Mohali

KL Rahul's 14-ball fifty for Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals on April 8, 2018 at Mohali was the fastest in IPL history for nearly five years, until Jaiswal broke it in 2023. Rahul hit multiple sixes and reached 50 in the second over of the innings.

Pat Cummins — 14 Balls

KKR vs Mumbai Indians | April 6, 2022 | Pune

Pat Cummins' stunning 14-ball fifty for KKR against MI in Pune in 2022 stunned the cricket world. The Australian Test captain hit 56 off just 15 balls with 5 sixes, enabling KKR to chase 162 comfortably. He matched KL Rahul's then-record.

Romario Shepherd — 14 Balls

RCB vs CSK | May 3, 2025 | Bengaluru

Romario Shepherd's 14-ball fifty for RCB vs CSK on May 3, 2025 is the latest entry in the IPL's fastest fifty list. He hit 6 sixes and 2 fours to score 53* off 14 balls, enabling RCB to score 54 in their final two overs and set a massive total.

Yusuf Pathan — 15 Balls

KKR vs SRH | May 24, 2014 | Eden Gardens

Yusuf Pathan scored a 15-ball fifty for KKR vs SRH at Eden Gardens on May 24, 2014, helping KKR complete a chase. His explosive batting approach made him one of the original power hitters of the IPL's early years.

Sunil Narine — 15 Balls

KKR vs RCB | May 7, 2017 | Bengaluru

Sunil Narine's 15-ball fifty as a pinch-hitting opener for KKR vs RCB in 2017 was a defining moment in IPL's evolution of the role of aggressive openers. The spin bowler hit 3 sixes in a row against Samuel Badree.

Jake Fraser-McGurk — 15 Balls (Twice in 2024)

Delhi Capitals | Two 15-Ball Fifties in One IPL Season

Jake Fraser-McGurk scored 15-ball fifties twice in IPL 2024 — vs SRH on April 20 and vs MI on April 27 — making him the only player to score two 15-balls-or-fewer fifties in the same IPL season.

Nicholas Pooran — 15 Balls

LSG vs RCB | April 10, 2023 | Bengaluru

Nicholas Pooran scored a 15-ball fifty for Lucknow Super Giants vs RCB in Bengaluru on April 10, 2023, highlighting his destructive hitting ability as one of the IPL's most explosive West Indian batters.