Over the years, fans have witnessed some unbelievable innings from the best T20 players in the world. Among all batting records, one of the most exciting achievements is scoring the fastest fifty in IPL history.
A rapid half-century can completely change a match within just a few overs. It puts bowlers under pressure, lifts the team’s momentum, and creates unforgettable moments for fans. From explosive openers to hard-hitting finishers, many players have produced magical innings in record time.
Currently, the record for the fastest fifty in IPL history is jointly held by Yashasvi Jaiswal and Urvil Patel, who both reached their fifties in just 13 balls.
List of players with Fastest 50s in IPL history
| Player | Balls | Match | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 13 | Rajasthan Royals v Kolkata Knight Riders | Kolkata | 11 May 2023 |
| Urvil Patel | 13 | Chennai Super Kings v Lucknow Super Giants | Chennai | 10 May 2026 |
| KL Rahul | 14 | Kings XI Punjab v Delhi Capitals | Mohali | 08 April 2018 |
| PJ Cummins | 14 | Kolkata Knight Riders v Mumbai Indians | Pune | 06 April 2022 |
| Romario Shepherd | 14 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru v Chennai Super Kings | Bengaluru | 03 May 2025 |
| YK Pathan | 15 | Kolkata Knight Riders v Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata | 24 May 2014 |
| SP Narine | 15 | Kolkata Knight Riders v Royal Challengers Bangalore | Bangalore | 07 May 2017 |
| Nicholas Pooran | 15 | Lucknow Super Giants v Royal Challengers Bangalore | Bengaluru | 10 April 2023 |
| Jake Fraser-McGurk | 15 | Delhi Capitals v Sunrisers Hyderabad | Delhi | 20 April 2024 |
Yashasvi Jaiswal
The first player to score a fifty in just 13 balls was Yashasvi Jaiswal during an IPL 2023 match between the Rajasthan Royals and the Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens.
Chasing 150 runs, Rajasthan Royals needed a quick start. Jaiswal attacked from the very first ball and smashed boundaries all around the ground. He played fearless cricket against both pace and spin and completed his half-century in only 13 deliveries.
His innings included powerful drives, pull shots, and massive sixes that shocked the Kolkata bowlers. Rajasthan eventually won the match comfortably, and Jaiswal’s knock instantly became one of the greatest innings in IPL history.
Urvil Patel Equals the Record
Three years later, Urvil Patel matched the record during IPL 2026 while playing for Chennai Super Kings against Lucknow Super Giants at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium.
Chennai were chasing a massive target of 204 runs in a must-win game. Urvil came out with aggressive intent and destroyed the Lucknow bowling attack during the powerplay. He smashed eight sixes and two fours in his explosive 23-ball 65.
The young batter reached his fifty in just 13 balls and helped CSK stay alive in the playoff race. Fans inside the stadium erupted as he joined Yashasvi Jaiswal at the top of the IPL record books.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. Who holds the record for the fastest fifty in IPL history?
A. The record is jointly held by Yashasvi Jaiswal and Urvil Patel. Both players scored a half-century in just 13 balls.
Q. When did Urvil Patel equal the fastest IPL fifty record?
A. Urvil Patel matched the record on May 10, 2026, during the match between Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants in Chennai.
Q. Who scored the fastest 50 in IPL 2024?
A. Jake Fraser-McGurk scored the fastest 50 in IPL 2024 twice. He smashed fifty off just 15 balls in a match against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians respectively.
Q. Who scored the fastest 50 in IPL 2025?
A. Nicholas Pooran scored the fastest 50 in IPL 2025. He smashed fifty off just 18 balls in a match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 27.
Q. Who is the youngest player to score an IPL fifty?
A. Rajasthan Royals batter Riyan Parag has a record for being the youngest batter to score an IPL fifty. At the age of 17 years and 175 days, Parag scored 50(49) runs in a match against Delhi Capitals during IPL 2019
Q. Who is the oldest player to score an IPL fifty?
A. Adam Gilchrist has a record for being the oldest player to score a fifty in IPL. While playing Kings XI Punjab, Gilchrist scored 85*(54) runs in a match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the age of 41 years and 181 days during IPL 2013.
