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This IPL Record Just Got a New Twist-Here’s What Happened

On 10th of May, Urvil Patel from Chennai Super Kings had smashed the 13 ball fifty against the Lucknow Super Giants and script his name among the list of Fastest Fifty in the IPL history. This star has joined the party of Yashasvi Jaiswal who is at the top of record books as he also smashed the 13th ball half century. The fastest fifty list is witnessing the changes year by year since the inception of the IPL.

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Urvil Patel Share the Fastest IPL Fifty Record

The record for the fastest half century in the IPL history is now jointly held by the,

  • Yashasvi Jaiswal – 13 balls (IPL 2023)
  • Urvil Patel – 13 balls (IPL 2026)

Yashasvi Jaiswal had achieved this feat for Rajasthan Royals against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2023 and created one of the most memorable batting performances in IPL history.

Three years later Urvil Patel equalled the record for the Chennai Super Kings against Lucknow Super Giants during IPL 2026.

Full List of Fastest Fifties in IPL History

Rank Player Balls Team Opponent Season
1 Yashasvi Jaiswal 13 Rajasthan Royals Kolkata Knight Riders 2023
= Urvil Patel 13 Chennai Super Kings Lucknow Super Giants 2026
3 KL Rahul 14 Delhi Daredevils Kings XI Punjab 2018
= Pat Cummins 14 Kolkata Knight Riders Mumbai Indians 2022
= Romario Shepherd 14 Royal Challengers Bengaluru Chennai Super Kings 2025
6 Yusuf Pathan 15 Kolkata Knight Riders Sunrisers Hyderabad 2014
= Sunil Narine 15 Kolkata Knight Riders Royal Challengers Bengaluru 2017
= Nicholas Pooran 15 Lucknow Super Giants Royal Challengers Bengaluru 2023
= Jake Fraser-McGurk 15 Delhi Capitals Mumbai Indians 2024
= Vaibhav Suryavanshi 15 Rajasthan Royals Chennai Super Kings 2026
= Abhishek Sharma 15 Sunrisers Hyderabad Chennai Super Kings 2026
= Vaibhav Suryavanshi 15 Rajasthan Royals Sunrisers Hyderabad 2026

Fastest Fifties in IPL 2026

Player Balls Team
Urvil Patel 13 Chennai Super Kings
Vaibhav Suryavanshi 15 Rajasthan Royals
Abhishek Sharma 15 Sunrisers Hyderabad
Nicholas Pooran 16 Lucknow Super Giants

Youngest IPL Player to Score a Fifty

The Rajasthan Royals youngster Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest player to score a fifty in IPL history after smashing the quick fire half century against Gujarat Titans in 2025.

At just 14 years of age he already won the U-19 world cup for India and now become the household name in India for his batting prowess.

Shivam

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