Top 5 Fastest T20I Fifties by Indian Batters
Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya marked a stunning return from a hamstring injury with a breathtaking knock against South Africa in Ahmedabad, smashing a half-century in just 16 balls. The explosive innings came during the five-match T20I series and showcased Pandya at his destructive best. So let’s know who are the Top 5 Fastest T20I Fifties by Indian Batters.
With this effort, Pandya climbed into an elite list of Indian batters with the fastest fifties in T20 International cricket, overtaking the likes of Abhishek Sharma and KL Rahul.
5) Suryakumar Yadav vs South Africa (2022) – 18 Balls
During India’s build-up to the T20 World Cup 2022, Suryakumar Yadav produced a sensational cameo in Guwahati. Walking in at 107/2, he tore into the South African bowling attack, reaching his fifty in 18 deliveries.
His innings of 61 off 22 balls, featuring five fours and five sixes, powered India to 237/3 and helped seal the series with a comfortable victory.
4) KL Rahul vs Scotland (2021) – 18 Balls
In India’s final group-stage match of the T20 World Cup 2021, KL Rahul played a rapid innings while chasing a modest target of 86. Rahul reached his half-century in 18 balls, hitting six fours and three sixes.
India wrapped up the chase in just 6.3 overs, boosting their net run rate, though it wasn’t enough to secure qualification for the knockout stage.
3) Abhishek Sharma vs England (2025) – 17 Balls
Batting at the Wankhede Stadium, Abhishek Sharma delivered one of the most destructive knocks by an Indian in T20Is. In the fifth match of the series against England, he raced to his fifty in 17 balls.
His blistering innings of 135 off 54 balls, including 13 sixes and seven fours, propelled India to 247/9, before England were bowled out for just 97.
2) Hardik Pandya vs South Africa (2025) – 16 Balls*
Pandya walked in at 115/3 and immediately went on the attack, announcing his arrival with a first-ball six. He hammered the South African bowlers, collecting 20 runs in an over and reaching his fifty in 16 balls.
His powerful contribution was part of a crucial 105-run partnership for the fourth wicket, helping India post 231/5.
1) Yuvraj Singh vs England (2007) – 12 Balls
At the inaugural ICC World T20 in 2007, Yuvraj Singh etched his name in cricketing folklore. After smashing six sixes in an over off Stuart Broad, Yuvraj reached his fifty in just 12 deliveries—a record that still stands today.
His innings guided India to 218/4, and the team went on to beat England by 18 runs, with Yuvraj earning the Player of the Match award.
Final Thoughts
While modern-day stars like Hardik Pandya and Abhishek Sharma continue to redefine power-hitting in T20 cricket, Yuvraj Singh’s iconic 12-ball fifty remains unmatched. Pandya’s latest effort further underlines India’s rich legacy of explosive batting in the shortest format.
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