Fastest fifty in T20 cricket, Check The Complete List

In the fast-paced world of T20 cricket, batsmen often push the boundaries of what’s possible. Among the most thrilling achievements is the race to score the fastest fifty. This article explores the remarkable players who have etched their names in cricket history with their lightning-quick half-centuries.

Fastest fifty in T20

Dipendra Singh Airee scored an unbeaten 52 off just 10 balls in the match played at the Zhejiang University of Technology Pingfeng Cricket Field in Hangzhou, Republic of China.

Player	Balls taken	Team	Opponent	Year
Dipendra Singh Airee	9	Nepal	Mongolia	2023
Ashutosh Sharma	11	Railways	Arunachal Pradesh	2023
Yuvraj Singh	12	India	England	2007
Chris Gayle	12	Melbourne Renegades	Adelaide Strikers	2016
Hazratullah Zazai	12	Kabul Zwanan	Balkh Legends	2018
Marcus Trescothick	13	Somerset	Hampshire	2010
Mirza Ahsan	13	Austria	Luxembourg	2019
Sunil Narine	13	Comilla Victorians	Chattogram Challengers	2022
Yashasvi Jaiswal	13	Rajasthan Royals	Kolkata Knight Riders	2023
Imran Nazir	14	Sialkot	Lahore Eagles	2005
Gerard Brophy	14	Yorkshire	Derbyshire	2006
Kieran Noema-Barnett	14	Central Districts	Otago	2010
Kieron Pollard	14	Trinidad & Tobago	Leeward Islands	2012
Colin Munro	14	New Zealand	Sri Lanka	2016
Farhaan Behardien	14	Titans	Warriors	2016
KL Rahul	14	Kings XI Punjab	Delhi Daredevils	2018
Abhay Negi	14	Meghalaya	Mizoram	2019
Andre Russell	14	Colombo Kings	Galle Gladiators	2020
Ramesh Satheesan	14	Romania	Serbia	2021
Andre Russell	14	Jamaica Tallawahs	St Lucia Kings	2021
Pat Cummins	14	Kolkata Knight Riders	Mumbai Indians	2022
Saurab Chauhan	14	Gujarat	Arunachal Pradesh	2023
Sahil Chauhan	14	Estonia	Cyprus	2024

The New World Record Holder: Dipendra Singh Airee

A Stunning Display at the Asian Games

Nepal’s Dipendra Singh Airee now holds the record for the fastest fifty in T20 cricket:

• Scored against Mongolia at the Asian Games 2023
• Reached 50 runs in just 9 balls
• Final score: 52 not out off 10 balls
• Hit 8 sixes, including 6 consecutive sixes
• 5 of those sixes came in a single over

This extraordinary performance not only set a new world record but also showcased the potential of emerging cricket nations on the global stage.

The Previous Record: Yuvraj Singh’s Iconic Innings

A Moment That Defined T20 Cricket

For nearly 16 years, Yuvraj Singh held the record for the fastest T20 fifty:

• Scored against England at Durban in the 2007 ICC T20 World Cup
• Reached 50 runs in 12 balls
• Final score: 58 off 16 balls
• Hit 3 fours and 7 sixes
• Made history by hitting 6 sixes in one over bowled by Stuart Broad

Yuvraj’s innings remains one of the most memorable moments in cricket history and still stands as the fastest fifty in T20 World Cup history.

India’s Domestic Record: Ashutosh Sharma

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Brilliance

While Yuvraj holds the international record for India, the domestic record belongs to Ashutosh Sharma:

• Played for Railways against Arunachal Pradesh in October 2023
• Reached 50 runs in 11 balls
• Final score: 53 off 12 balls
• Hit 1 four and 8 sixes
• Contributed to Railways’ massive total of 246/5