The Indian Premier League (IPL) has consistently delivered some of the most explosive batting performances in T20 cricket. Among them, the race to the fastest 50 remains one of the most thrilling. From Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 13-ball carnage to Nicholas Pooran’s recent blitz in IPL 2025, these records showcase the sheer power and intent that defines the tournament.
Fastest 50 in IPL 2025
Nicholas Pooran of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) holds the record for the fastest half-century in IPL 2025 so far. He smashed a 50 off just 18 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 27, 2025, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
Who has the fastest 50 in IPL history?
The all-time record for the fastest 50 in IPL is held by Yashasvi Jaiswal of Rajasthan Royals, who raced to his fifty in just 13 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders on May 11, 2023.
Fastest 50 in IPL (2008–2025)
| Player | Team | Balls Faced | Opposition | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Rajasthan Royals (RR) | 13 | KKR | 11-May-2023 |
| KL Rahul | Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 14 | DC | 8-Apr-2018 |
| Pat Cummins | Kolkata Knight Riders | 14 | MI | 6-Apr-2022 |
| Jake Frase-McGurk | Delhi Capitals (DC) | 15 | SRH | 20-Apr-2024 |
| Jake Frase-McGurk | Delhi Capitals (DC) | 15 | MI | 27-Apr-2024 |
| Yusuf Pathan | Kolkata Knight Riders | 15 | SRH | 24-May-2014 |
| Nicholas Pooran | Lucknow Super Giants | 15 | LSG | 10-Apr-2023 |
| Sunil Narine | Kolkata Knight Riders | 15 | RCB | 7-May-2017 |
| Suresh Raina | Chennai Super Kings | 16 | PBKS | 30-May-2014 |
| Abhishek Sharma | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 16 | MI | 27-Mar-2024 |
| Travis Head | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 16 | DC | 20-Apr-2024 |
| Travis Head | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 16 | LSG | 8-May-2024 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | Mumbai Indians | 17 | MI | 11-Apr-2024 |
| Chris Gayle | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 17 | PWI | 23-Apr-2013 |
| Hardik Pandya | Mumbai Indians | 17 | KKR | 28-Apr-2019 |
| Kieron Pollard | Mumbai Indians | 17 | CSK | 1-May-2021 |
| Adam Gilchrist | Deccan Chargers | 17 | DC | 22-May-2009 |
| Chris Morris | Delhi Capitals | 17 | GL | 27-Apr-2016 |
| Nicholas Pooran | Punjab Kings | 17 | SRH | 8-Oct-2020 |
| Ishan Kishan | Mumbai Indians | 17 | KKR | 9-May-2018 |
From the early days of Adam Gilchrist’s fireworks to Yashasvi Jaiswal rewriting history in 2023, IPL continues to be the stage for some of the fastest fifties in T20 cricket. With every season, new names keep adding to the elite list, ensuring the thrill never fades.
