Nicholas Pooran was one of the stars for LSG in their game against RCB. Here is a list of players with the fastest 50 in IPL history.
Nicholas Pooran charged the field like lightning, hitting an electrifying fifty in just 15 balls to fire up Lucknow Super Giants’ chase against Royal Challengers Bangalore. His heroics tied for the second-quickest half-century ever recorded in IPL history after Marcus Stoinis fell from 213 runs needed! It was a game changer and LSG was more than thankful for it.
Pooran called in to replace the powerful Marcus Stoinis at No.6 and arrived on the pitch with a daunting task before him – turning an uncertain situation for LSG into victory. He didn’t shy away from taking risks though; he smashed Karn Sharma’s second ball out of the park and kept his foot firmly pressed down until his incredible 15-ball fifty helped give hope back to LSG. Despite some late wickets falling around him as Ayush Badoni followed suit soon after cheers erupted as tailenders brought home triumph for their team!
The Indian Premier League, also known as IPL, is one of the most popular and exciting cricket leagues in the world. Over the years, we have seen some of the most explosive batting performances in this league, with players scoring fifties in record time. In this blog, we will take a look at the fastest 50 in IPL history.
List of Players with the fastest 50 in IPL history
1. KL Rahul – 14 Balls
The joint fastest fifty belongs to now LSG captain KL Rahul. The dashing opener smashed a 14-ball fifty when he was in Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) in a match against Delhi Capitals in April 2018. Rahul hit a fifty against DC in the second innings when they chased 167 runs. These are the fast 50 runs in ipl.
2. Pat Cummins – 14 BallsÂ
Aussie pacer and handy batter Pat Cummins are tied with Rahul in the list of fastest fifties in the tournament. Cummins went berserk in a game against Mumbai Indians last season in 2022. He helped his team chase a 162-run target in 20 overs.
3. Yusuf Pathan – 15 balls
Yusuf Pathan’s 15-ball fifty for Rajasthan Royals against Mumbai Indians in the 2014 season is still the fastest fifty in IPL history. Pathan’s knock included 8 sixes and 2 fours, and it helped the Royals chase down a target of 195 in just 14.3 overs.
4. Sunil Narine – 15 balls
Sunil Narine’s 15-ball fifty for Kolkata Knight Riders against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2017 season is tied for the fastest fifty in IPL history. Narine’s knock included 6 sixes and 4 fours, and it helped KKR chase down a target of 159 in just 15 overs. It was the fastest 50 in ipl history by any bowler as Sunil was not considered as an all-rounder initially.
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5. David Warner – 15 balls
David Warner’s 15-ball fifty for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2017 season is tied for the fastest fifty in IPL history. Warner’s knock included 4 sixes and 7 fours, and it helped Sunrisers Hyderabad chase down a target of 48 in just 5.3 overs.
6. Hardik Pandya – 17 balls
Hardik Pandya’s 17-ball fifty for Mumbai Indians against Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2019 season is the fourth-fastest fifty in IPL history. Pandya’s knock included 5 sixes and 6 fours, and it helped Mumbai Indians chase down a target of 182 in just 19.1 overs.
6. Chris Gayle – 17 balls
Chris Gayle’s 17-ball fifty for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Pune Warriors India in the 2013 season is the fifth-fastest fifty in IPL history. Gayle’s knock included 4 sixes and 6 fours, and it helped RCB chase down a target of 263 in just 18.5 overs.
7. KL Rahul – 18 balls
KL Rahul’s 18-ball fifty for Kings XI Punjab against Delhi Daredevils in the 2018 season is the sixth-fastest fifty in IPL history. Rahul’s knock included 6 sixes and 4 fours, and it helped Kings XI Punjab chase down a target of 167 in just 16.3 overs.
8. Adam Gilchrist – 17 balls
Adam Gilchrist’s 17-ball fifty for Deccan Chargers against Delhi Daredevils in the 2009 season is tied for the fifth-fastest fifty in IPL history. Gilchrist’s knock included 5 sixes and 8 fours, and it helped Deccan Chargers chase down a target of 154 in just 12.4 overs.
Conclusion
In conclusion, these are the fastest 50 in IPL history. While some of these knocks helped teams chase down big targets, others were instrumental in setting up mammoth totals. These performances are a testament to the quality of cricket played in the IPL and the talent of the players involved.
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