KL Rahul to Pat Cummins: Batters with fastest fifties in IPL history
KL Rahul, who is leading Lucknow Super Giants in the ongoing IPL 2022, holds the record for smashing the fastest fifty in the history of the tournament. Rahul notched up a half-century of just 14 balls while playing for Punjab Kings against Delhi Capitals in 2018. Pat Cummins recently played a blinder for KKR against Mumbai Indians to equal Rahul's record in the ongoing season. Here is a look at the batters with the fastest fifties in IPL history.
KL Rahul - 14 balls
KL Rahul holds the record for smashing the fastest fifty in IPL history. Rahul slammed a half-century off just 14 balls while playing for Punjab Kings against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2018. The stylish right-hander slammed 6 fours and 4 sixes in his enthralling knock.
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Pat Cummins - 14 balls | Photo - IPL |
Kolkata Knight Riders star Pat Cummins equalled Rahul's record for the fastest fifty in the history of the competition with a sensational knock against Mumbai Indians. Cummins went berserk as he smashes 6 sixes and 4 fours to power KKR to a comprehensive win.
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Yusuf Pathan - 15 balls
Former Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Yusuf Pathan is on the third spot in the elite list having scored a fifty off just 15 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2014. Chasing a target of 161 runs, Pathan smacked a 22-ball 72 to take KKR over the line with as many as 34 balls to spare.
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Suresh Raina - 16 balls
Chennai Super Kings legend Suresh Raina also features in the elite list. One of the best batters to have graced the IPL, Raina slammed a half-century off just 16 balls while playing for CSK against Punjab Kings in IPL 2014. Raina had went on to notch up 87 off just 25 balls in the game.
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