Pat Cummins of the Kolkata Knight Riders blasted a half-century in 14 balls against Rohit Sharma’s Mumbai Indians on Wednesday at the Maharashtra Cricket Association in Pune. Australia Test Cummins made history by entering the Indian Premier League’s fastest fifty in ipl. He shared the highest spot with Indian keeper-batter KL Rahul, who hit a 14-ball fifty against Kings XI Punjab in 2018. (now Punjab Kings).
Cummins joined Venkatesh Iyer at the crease with KKR at 101 for 5 and went all guns blazing with the bat while chasing 162 runs. With his undefeated 56-run knock of 15 balls, he totally destroyed the Mumbai bowling unit. Iyer had the finest seat in the house at the non-end, the striker’s seeing Cummins fire at MI spinner Daniel Sams with four sixes and two fours, including the winning shot into the crowd.
Sams’ 16th over of their innings cost 2007 Ipl Winner, and Pat Cummins was named man of the match as he helped the two-time winners win with four overs and five wickets to spare. Pat Cummins also seemed confident with the ball early in the game, taking a few the wickets, but he was incredibly costly in his last over, handing up 23 runs.
KL Rahul scores a fifty from 14 balls against the Delhi Capitals (2018)
KL Rahul of India made a 14-ball half-century against the Delhi Capitals in 2018 at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali. Before Cummins joined him at the top, this had been the quickest fifty in IPL history. His 51-run innings propelled the Punjab Kings to victory.
Yusuf Pathan scores a fifty in 15 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad (2014)
Yusuf Pathan, an Indian veteran power-hitter, achieved a 15-ball half-century against Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2014. His 72-run inning included seven sixes and five fours.
Sunil Narine scores a fifty off 15 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore (2017)
The mystery spinner delivered a critical 50 in 15 balls as a wild card for the KKR against Royal Challengers Bangalore. His 54-run outing includes four sixes and six fours.
Suresh Raina scores a fifty off 16 balls against Kings XI Punjab (2014)
In 2014, ‘Mr IPL’ Suresh Raina hit a 16-ball half-century against Punjab Kings at Wankhede Stadium. He scored 87 runs and had 12 sixes and six fours in his inning.
Ishan Kishan scores a fifty off 16 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad (2021)
In 2021, Ishan Kishan hit a stunning 16-ball half-century against SRH at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium. His knock included 11 fours and four maximums.
Chris Gayle hits a 17-ball fifty against the Pune Warriors in India (2013)
Chris Gayle annihilated the bowling of Pune Warriors India in 2013 with a 17-ball half-century before going on to smash a horrific 175-run innings from only 66 balls. His innings, which included 13 boundaries and 17 soaring sixes, remain the league’s highest individual score.
Hardik Pandya: 17-ball fifty vs Kolkata Knight Riders (2019)
Hardik Pandya had scored his fastest IPL fifty off just 17 balls. He scored 91 runs with 9 six and 6 fours against KKR at Eden Gardens.
Kieron Pollard: 17-ball fifty vs Kolkata Knight Riders (2016)
Kieron Pollard scored a match-winning half-century in just 17 balls to snatch victory for his team from the jaws of defeat against KKR. His knock included 2 fours and 6 sixes.
Adam Gilchrist: 17-ball fifty vs Delhi Daredevils (2009)
The left-hand batter and gloveman of Deccan Chargers Adam Gilchrist scored a 17-ball fifty against Delhi Daredevils in 2009 with a total of 5 maximums and 10 fours.
Chris Morris: 17-ball fifty vs Gujarat Lions (2016)
Chris Morris thrashed Gujarat Lions with a 17-ball half-century in 2016. He scored 82 runs with 8 sixes and 4 fours.
Jonny Bairstow, the opening batter for the Punjab Kings (PBKS), smashed a half-century off of 21 balls against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the 60th match of the ongoing 15th season of the Indian Premier League at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. This provided his side with a scintillating start in what is a must-win game for them in regard to the playoffs qualification.
Bairstow went on a rampage against the in-form RCB bowler Josh Hazlewood as soon as he was given the opportunity to bat first. He smashed Hazlewood for 22 runs in only the second Over of the match itself.
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