The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been a platform for explosive batting since its inaugural edition. Countless half-centuries have been seen in IPL history so far. Virat Kohli holds the record for scoring the most half-centuries, having scored a total of 70 half-centuries in his IPL career so far. But do you know which batsman has scored the fastest half-century in this league and in how many balls? In this article, we will know about the 5 fastest half-centuries in IPL history.

1. Yashasvi Jaiswal (Rajasthan Royals) - 13 balls vs Kolkata Knight Riders, 2023

Yashasvi Jaiswal etched his name in IPL history with the fastest ever fifty, achieved in a mere 13 balls against the Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on May 11, 2023. Chasing a target of 150, Jaiswal came out all guns blazing, smashing boundaries from the very first over. His incredible innings of 98 not out off 47 balls included 12 fours and 5 sixes, leading the Rajasthan Royals to a comfortable victory. The sheer audacity and clean hitting displayed by the young opener in this knock were a sight to behold.

2. KL Rahul (Kings XI Punjab) - 14 balls vs Delhi Capitals, 2018

KL Rahul, known for his elegant yet powerful batting, smashed a 14-ball fifty against the Delhi Capitals (then Delhi Daredevils) in Mohali on April 8, 2018. Opening the innings for Kings XI Punjab, Rahul attacked the opposition bowlers right from the start, setting the tone for a high-scoring match. His innings of 51 off just 16 balls was instrumental in Punjab's victory and remains one of the most explosive starts in IPL history. He is currently playing for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025. Before DC, he has also played for PBKS, LSG, SRH, & RCB. Rahul definitely wants to win an IPL title in his career. His team DC will face PBKS, GT, and MI in the upcoming cricket matches of IPL 2025.

3. Pat Cummins (Kolkata Knight Riders) - 14 balls vs Mumbai Indians, 2022

Primarily known for his bowling prowess, Australian all-rounder Pat Cummins surprised everyone with a blistering 14-ball fifty against the Mumbai Indians in Pune on April 6, 2022. Coming in to bat lower down the order, Cummins unleashed a brutal assault on the Mumbai Indians' bowling attack, hitting multiple sixes to reach his half-century in record time. His unbeaten knock of 56 off 15 balls helped the Kolkata Knight Riders snatch an unlikely victory. Pat Cummins is doing the captaincy of Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2025. His team has been eliminated from the IPL 2025 playoff race. Under his captaincy, SRH played the IPL 2024 final, but they lost against Shreyas Iyer’s Kolkata Knight Riders in the finals.

4. Romario Shepherd (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) - 14 balls vs Chennai Super Kings, 2025

The latest entrant to this list is West Indian all-rounder Romario Shepherd, who blazed his way to a 14-ball fifty against the Chennai Super Kings in Bengaluru on May 3, 2025. Coming in late in the innings, Shepherd provided the much-needed firepower for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, smashing boundaries and sixes to propel his team to a formidable total. His unbeaten 53 off just 14 deliveries showcased his incredible hitting ability under pressure.

5. Yusuf Pathan (Kolkata Knight Riders) - 15 balls vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, 2014

Yusuf Pathan was known for his aggressive batting style, and his 15-ball fifty against the Sunrisers Hyderabad in Kolkata on May 24, 2014, is a testament to that. Chasing a stiff target, Pathan came in and took the attack to the opposition bowlers, smashing his way to a quick half-century. His explosive innings helped the Kolkata Knight Riders chase down the target in a thrilling encounter. Yusuf Pathan has played for the Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders & Sunrisers Hyderabad in his IPL career.

Top 5 Fastest Fifties in IPL History