Fastest 50 in the T20 International Cricket

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The introduction of T20 cricket, renowned for its exhilarating and fast-paced nature, has captivated the cricketing community ever since its inception. The groundbreaking Men’s T20 International contest, which debuted on February 17, 2005, featuring Australia and New Zealand, ushered in a fresh and exciting chapter in the world of cricket.

List of Fastest 50 (Half Century) in the T20

Here is the list of fastest 50 (half century) in the T20 international cricket matches:

Player	Balls	Match	Year
Yuvraj Singh	12	India vs England	2007
CH Gayle	12	Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers	2016
Hazratullah Zazai	12	Kabul Zwanan vs Balkh Legends	2018
ME Trescothick	13	Somerset vs Hampshire	2010
SP Narine	13	Comilla Victorians vs Chattogram Challengers	2022
Yashasvi Jaiswal	13	Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders	2023
Imran Nazir	14	Sialkot vs Lahore Eagles	2006
GL Brophy	14	Yorkshire vs Derbyshire	2006
K Noema-Barnett	14	Central District vs Otago	2010
KA Pollard	14	Trinidad & Tobago vs Leeward Islands	2012
C Munro	14	New Zealand vs Sri Lanka	2016
F Behardien	14	Titans vs Warriors	2016
KL Rahul	14	Kings XI Punjab vs Delhi Daredevils	2018
A Negi	14	Meghalaya vs Mizoram	2019
AD Russell	14	Colombo kings vs Galle Gladiators	2020
R Satheesan	14	Romania vs Serbia	2021
AD Russell	14	Jamaica Tallawahs vs St Lucia Kings	2021
PJ Cummins	14	Kolkata Knights Riders vs Mumbai Indians	2022
MJ Guptill	15	Auckland vs Central Districts	2008
YK Pathan	15	Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challangers Bangalore	2017
JP Duminy	15	Barbados Tridents vs Trinbago Knight Riders	2019
DT Christian	15	Sydney Sixers vs Adelaide Strikers	2020
AM Rossington	15	London Spirit vs Northern Superchargers	2022
Nicholas Pooran	15	Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bangalore	2023
LRPL Taylor	16	Central Districts vs Otago	2006
AD Hales	16	Nottinghamshire vs Derbyshire	2010
Ahmed Shehzad	16	Barisal Burners vs Duronto Rajshahi	2012
MS Dhoni	16	Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad	2013
SK Raina	16	Chennai Super Kings vs Kings XI Punjab	2014

Yuvraj Singh: The Pioneering Powerhouse

One of the most iconic moments in T20 cricket history belongs to former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh. On 19^th September 2007, during the ICC World Twenty20 in Durban, Yuvraj Singh blazed his way to the fastest fifty in T20 International cricket. His whirlwind innings left spectators in awe as he achieved the milestone in record times.

Not only Yuvraj Singh scored the fastest in T20 cricket, but he also etched his name in the annals of cricket history by hitting six consecutive sixes in a single over. This remarkable achievement, accomplished in the same match against England, showcased his explosive batting prowess and remains an unforgettable moment in cricket folklore.

Chris Gayle: The Jamaican Powerhouse

The list of the fastest 50s in T20 International cricket also includes the Jamaican cricketer Chris Gayle. In 2016, Gayle exhibited his power-hitting skills by reaching a half-century in rapid fashion, thrilling fans around the world.

Hazratullah Zazai: Afghanistan’s Rising Star

Another entrant on this elite list is the Afghani cricketer Hazratullah Zazai. In 2016, Zazai made his mark with a blistering 50, showcasing the immense talent emerging from Afghanistan in the world of T20 cricket.

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