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.
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 |
One of the most iconic moments in T20 cricket history belongs to former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh. On 19th 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.
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.
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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