Yashasvi Jaiswal and Urvil Patel share the fastest fifty in IPL history: both reached 50 in 13 balls. Jaiswal did it for Rajasthan Royals against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2023, while Patel matched the mark for Chennai Super Kings against Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026.
The next fastest IPL fifties came in 14 balls from KL Rahul, Pat Cummins and Romario Shepherd. The 15-ball group is large, so this top-10-rank table includes every tied innings at the cutoff rather than breaking ties by date or final score.
| Rank | Player | Balls To 50 | Opposition | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Yashasvi JaiswalRajasthan Royals
|
13 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 2023-05-11 | Kolkata |
| 1 |
Urvil PatelChennai Super Kings
|
13 | Lucknow Super Giants | 2026-05-10 | Chennai |
| 3 |
KL RahulKings XI Punjab
|
14 | Delhi Daredevils | 2018-04-08 | Mohali |
| 3 |
Pat CumminsKolkata Knight Riders
|
14 | Mumbai Indians | 2022-04-06 | Pune |
| 3 |
Romario ShepherdRoyal Challengers Bengaluru
|
14 | Chennai Super Kings | 2025-05-03 | Bengaluru |
| 6 |
Yusuf PathanKolkata Knight Riders
|
15 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2014-05-24 | Kolkata |
| 6 |
Sunil NarineKolkata Knight Riders
|
15 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 2017-05-07 | Bangalore |
| 6 |
Nicholas PooranLucknow Super Giants
|
15 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 2023-04-10 | Bengaluru |
| 6 |
Jake Fraser-McGurkDelhi Capitals
|
15 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2024-04-20 | Delhi |
| 6 |
Jake Fraser-McGurkDelhi Capitals
|
15 | Mumbai Indians | 2024-04-27 | Delhi |
| 6 |
Vaibhav SooryavanshiRajasthan Royals
|
15 | Chennai Super Kings | 2026-03-30 | Guwahati |
| 6 |
Vaibhav SooryavanshiRajasthan Royals
|
15 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 2026-04-10 | Guwahati |
| 6 |
Abhishek SharmaSunrisers Hyderabad
|
15 | Chennai Super Kings | 2026-04-18 | Hyderabad |
| 6 |
Vaibhav SooryavanshiRajasthan Royals
|
15 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2026-04-25 | Jaipur |
Scope and cutoff: IPL matches only, through the completed IPL 2026 final on 31 May 2026. “Balls to 50” means the legal deliveries faced when the batter reached the half-century, not the number of balls in the complete innings. Equal times share a rank.
What Is the Fastest Fifty in IPL History?
The record is 13 balls. Jaiswal set it on 11 May 2023 at Eden Gardens, making 98 not out from 47 balls in Rajasthan Royals’ chase. Patel equalled the record on 10 May 2026 at Chepauk, scoring 65 from 23 balls for Chennai Super Kings.
How the Fastest-Fifty Rankings Work
This list ranks individual IPL innings, not players’ career totals. A player can appear more than once when separate innings meet the cutoff. That is why Jake Fraser-McGurk appears twice at 15 balls and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi appears three times at the same mark. The rank numbers use competition ranking: two 13-ball innings are joint first, the three 14-ball innings are joint third, and the 15-ball innings are joint sixth.
The table keeps historical team names as recorded for the match. For example, KL Rahul’s 2018 innings is shown for Kings XI Punjab, while older Bengaluru records retain the team name used on that match date.
Why a 15-Ball Fifty Is Still a Top IPL Record
The 15-ball tier spans several seasons and roles. Yusuf Pathan and Sunil Narine reached the mark for Kolkata Knight Riders in 2014 and 2017. Nicholas Pooran did it for Lucknow Super Giants in 2023. Fraser-McGurk repeated it in two 2024 matches, while Sooryavanshi and Abhishek Sharma added 2026 entries. Because the times are identical, the innings are not reordered using runs, sixes or match result.
FAQs
Who Has the Fastest Fifty in IPL History?
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Urvil Patel share the record. Both reached 50 in 13 legal balls.
How Many Balls Did KL Rahul Need for His Fastest IPL Fifty?
KL Rahul reached his IPL fifty in 14 balls for Kings XI Punjab against Delhi Daredevils in Mohali on 8 April 2018.
Did Pat Cummins Score a 14-Ball IPL Fifty?
Yes. Cummins reached 50 in 14 balls for Kolkata Knight Riders against Mumbai Indians in Pune on 6 April 2022. He finished unbeaten on 56 from 15 balls.
Does “Fastest Fifty” Mean the Final Innings Took 15 Balls?
No. It means the batter reached at least 50 during the innings in that many legal deliveries. The final score can be higher, and the full innings can use more balls.
Are All Tied 15-Ball Innings Included?
Yes. The requested top-10 rank cutoff lands at rank 6, and every 15-ball innings listed by the records table is retained so that ties are not hidden.
