Romario Shepherd misses the record of Yashasvi Jaiswal by a bullet

Romario Shepherd seemed ready to demolish the record of Yashasvi Jaiswal of Fifty the fastest in IPL. If he had struck Khaleel Ahmed for even a border, he would have broken the record. But the record remains intact while Shepherd broke half a century of 14 bullets in RCB vs CSK Clash. He joined Kl Rahul and Pat Cummins to strike fifty-ball at 14 balls. It was the fastest half-century of IPL 2025.

Yashasvi Jaiswal struck the fifty faster in the history of IPL exactly two years ago on May 11 in Kolkata when he hammered half a century. Yusuf Pathan, Sunil Narine and Nicholas Pooran, and Jake Fraser-McGurk hit 15 bullets in fifties at IPL, while Suresh Raina struck about fifty bullets.

Fifty the fastest in IPL

Point point	Player	Balls	Match	Place	Date
1	Yashasvi Jaiswal	13	Royals Rajasthan against Kolkata Knight Riders	Kolkata	May 11, 2023
T2	Romario Shepherd	14	Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings	Bengaluru	May 03, 2025
T2	Kl Rahul	14	Kings XI Punjab against Delhi Capitals	Mohali	April 8, 2018
T2	Cummins	14	Kolkata Knight Riders against Mumbai Indian	Pune	April 6, 2022
T3	Yusuf Pathan	15	Kolkata Knight Riders against Sunrisers Hyderabad	Kolkata	May 24, 2014
T3	Sunil Narine	15	Kolkata Knight Riders against Royal Challengers Bangalore	Bengaluru	May 7, 2017
T3	Nicholas Poornan	15	Lucknow Super Giants against Royal Challengers Bangalore	Bengaluru	April 10, 2023
T3	Jake Fraser-McGurk	15	Delhi Capitals against Sunrisers Hyderabad	Delhi	April 20, 2024
T3	Jake Fraser-McGurk	15	Delhi Capitals against Mumbai Indian	Delhi	April 27, 2024
T4	Suresh Raina	16	Chennai Super Kings against Kings XI Punjab	Mumbai	May 30, 2014

---

1. Yashasvi Jaiswal – 13 balls

• Match: Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders
• Date: May 11, 2023
• Place: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Yashasvi Jaiswal holds the crown of the fastest half-century in the history of the IPL, reaching the milestone in 13 breathtaking balls. Playing for the Royals of the Rajasthan against the Kolkata Knight Riders, the young opener sparked an assault that left quisors and amazed fans. His aggressive intention was obvious from the first ball, while he broke the limits and six with surgical precision. The 50 of Jaiswal were part of a scintillating 98 * of 47 balls, guiding RR towards a comfortable pursuit. This record has reduced Jaiswal’s reputation as one of India’s most brilliant talents.

---

2. Romario Shepherd – 14 bullets

• Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings
• Date: May 3, 2025
• Place: Mohali

With RCB hitting a road dam in the middle of the Overs after the fall of Virat Kohli, they needed fire to death. RCB was only able to score 38 points in 6 letters, losing four counters after Kohli was dismissed for 62. But Romario Shepherd had other ideas. He destroyed Khaleel Ahmed for 33 points in the 19th. He hit 4 six and two ovens. However, he missed the fifty faster IPL because he missed the free blow after non-ball by Ahmed. If he had struck the franc, he could have equaled or exceeded Jaiswal. Shepherd ended up with a 53 of 14 balls which had four four and six. He struck at a strike rate of 378.57.

---

3. KL RAHUL – 14 BALLS

• Match: Kings XI PUNJAB vs Delhi Capitals
• Date: April 8, 2018
• Place: Mohali

The 14-ball 50 of KL Rahul for Kings XI Punjab against the capitals of Delhi is a masterclass in clean and aggressive striker. By opening the sleeves, Rahul was torn in DC’s Bowling attack with 6 four and 4 six, heading for his half-century for almost record purposes. Its 51 bales of 16 balls set the tone for the dominant victory of Punjab, presenting its ability to mix elegance with raw force. This blow remains one of the most memorable in the history of the IPL, highlighting the prowess of Rahul as a first -rate drummer.

---

4. Pat cummins – 14 balls

• Match: Kolkata Knight Riders VS Mumbai Indians
• Date: April 6, 2022
• Place: PUNE

Known for his fiery bowling alley, Pat Cummins turned heads with a sensational striker performance for Kolkata Knight Riders against Mumbai Indians. Beating at n ° 7, Cummins broke a 14-ball 50, equaling the Rahul record at the time. His sleeves presented 6 six and 4 four, while he alone propelled KKR to hunt 161 with the losers to lose. The coup de cummins recalled that versatile can fly the spectacle with the bat, leaving half shell and fans with admiration.

---

5. Yusuf Pathan – 15 balls

• Match: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
• Date: May 24, 2014
• Place: Kolkata

The 15-ball 50 of Yusuf Pathan for Kolkata Knight Riders against Sunrisers Hyderabad was a decisive moment in the 2014 IPL playoffs. Known for his raw power, Pathan demolished the Bowling attack by SRH, including a 26 points against Dale Steyn, one of the best rapid people in the world. His 72 offsses 22 bullets, with half a century in just 15 bullets, propelled KKR to a crucial victory. Pathan’s intrepid approach made this Knock a favorite of fans and a testimony of his winning match capacity.

---

6. Sunil Narine – 15 balls

• Match: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore
• Date: April 7, 2017
• Place: Bengaluru

Sunil Narine, generally a mystery spinner, amazed the Royaux Bangalore with a 50-ball 50 as the first match for Kolkata Knight Riders. Promoted to exploit the Powerplay, Narine broke 6 ovens and 4 six, heading for her half-century in a whirlwind of aggression. His explosive departure laid the foundations for KKR’s victory, proving that the Narine’s striker could be as dangerous as her bowling alley. This round remains one of the most unexpected unexpected in the history of IPL.

---

7. Nicholas Pooran – 15 balls

Match: Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bangalore
Date: April 10, 2023
Place: Bengaluru

The 15-ball 50 of Nicholas Poornan for Lucknow’s super-managers against Royal Challengers Bangalore changed the game in a prosecution in High Octane. The power of the West Indies sparked a six dam, turning the match in favor of LSG with its aggressive game. Pooran’s ability to dominate quality bowlingal attacks was a complete proof, which makes this shot a star during the 2023 season. Its Quickfire 50 prepared the field for an exciting victory, cement its reputation as a T20 finisher.

---