Twenty20 (T20) cricket is known for its fast-paced action and big hitting, with batsmen often pushing the limits of what is possible in the shorter format of the game. Among the many records in T20 cricket, the fastest 50 is one of the most sought after, showcasing a batsman’s ability to score rapidly and change the course of a game in just a few deliveries.

1. Yuvraj Singh – 12 Balls (India vs. England, 2007)

Yuvraj Singh holds the record for the fastest fifty in T20 Internationals, reaching the milestone in just 12 balls during the inaugural ICC T20 World Cup in 2007. This incredible feat was achieved against England in Durban, South Africa, where Yuvraj famously hit six consecutive sixes off Stuart Broad. His blistering knock of 58 runs in 16 balls helped India set a formidable target and is remembered as one of the most iconic moments in T20 history.

2. Chris Gayle – 12 Balls (Melbourne Renegades vs. Adelaide Strikers, 2016)

The only player who equaled Yuvraj Singh’s record is the West Indian powerhouse, Chris Gayle. Playing for the Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League, Gayle smashed a fifty off just 12 balls against the Adelaide Strikers in 2016. His innings included seven sixes and two fours, showcasing his brute force and making him a feared name in T20 cricket.

3. Hazratullah Zazai – 12 Balls (Balkh Legends vs. Kabul Zwanan, 2018)

Hazratullah Zazai of Afghanistan is another player who has achieved a fifty in just 12 balls. Playing for Balkh Legends in the Afghanistan Premier League, Zazai’s explosive innings against Kabul Zwanan in 2018 included six sixes in an over, reminiscent of Yuvraj Singh’s historic performance.

4. Marcus Stoinis – 17 Balls (Melbourne Stars vs. Sydney Sixers, 2020)

Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis etched his name in the record books with a blistering fifty off just 17 balls in a Big Bash League match in 2020. Playing for the Melbourne Stars, Stoinis’s knock was a mix of power hitting and precision, leading his team to a comfortable victory.

5. Kieron Pollard – 17 Balls (Trinbago Knight Riders vs. Barbados Tridents, 2018)

Kieron Pollard, another West Indian giant in T20 cricket, hammered a 17-ball fifty during a Caribbean Premier League match in 2018. Playing for the Trinbago Knight Riders, Pollard’s innings was marked by brutal hitting, making him a key player in his team’s success.