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Fastest Indian Premier League Half-Centuries: Jaiswal tops list with 13 balls
Yashasvi Jaiswal holds the record for the fastest half-century in Indian Premier League history, reaching 50 runs in only 13 balls. The Indian Premier League 2026 season is scheduled to commence on March 28.
Yashasvi Jaiswal's record-breaking performance occurred on May 11, 2023, at Eden Gardens, playing for the Rajasthan Royals against the Kolkata Knight Riders. Jaiswal scored 98 runs that day. His innings was marked by numerous boundaries and sixes. KL Rahul is second on the list, achieving a 14-ball fifty representing the Punjab Kings versus the Delhi Capitals on April 8, 2018. Pat Cummins also hit a 14-ball fifty for the Kolkata Knight Riders against the Mumbai Indians on April 6, 2022.
Key Facts
- Yashasvi Jaiswal achieved the fastest IPL half-century in 13 balls.
- Jaiswal was playing for Rajasthan Royals versus Kolkata Knight Riders on May 11, 2023.
- KL Rahul hit a 14-ball fifty for Punjab Kings on April 8, 2018.
- Pat Cummins scored a 14-ball fifty for Kolkata Knight Riders on April 6, 2022.
- Jaiswal's fastest fifty contributed to his score of 98 runs.
- Jaiswal's innings included multiple boundaries and sixes.
- The Indian Premier League 2026 season begins March 28.