Top 10 Cricketers With The Fastest Fifty In T20 International
Top 10 Cricketers With The Fastest Fifty In T20i : In this article, we will have a look at the top 10 quickest fifty scores in the history of T20 International cricket.
These scores are considered to be the most impressive. Over the course of the last few decades, viewers have been captivated by Twenty20 cricket for the straightforward reason that it is thrilling and engaging all at the same time.
Additionally, the format has proven successful in luring a broader audience from locations all over the world. The current format has made hitters a more dominant force in the game, which is something that can be agreed upon by anybody who follows this sport.
Let us think back to some of the most memorable times in the history of cricket when the T20 batters blew everyone away with their incredible performances and captured everyone’s attention.
1. Yuvraj Singh
The 19th of September in 2007 is a date that will go down in the annals of international cricket history. While playing for India, Yuvraj Singh, also known as Yuvi, set a record that cannot be surpassed by reaching a half-century in a mere 12 balls. This record will never be surpassed.
During this match, he hit his six sixes in one over for the first time ever. The English bowler Stuart Broad was his opponent in the batting match. In the same year, India also triumphed in the finals of the World Cup by prevailing against Pakistan. He was responsible for 58 runs scored and had a strike rate of 362.50.
2. Mirza Ahsan
Right-handed Mirza Ahsan, an Austrian batter, displayed his mesmerizing performance in the seventh Twenty20 International match against Luxembourg by scoring the second-fastest fifty in 13 balls.
The match was played in Austria. He had a strike rate of 364.28 and hit a total of seven sixes in his innings. After that, he proceeded to score 51 runs while facing only 14 balls. The final score was Austria 135 runs ahead of their opponents.
3. Colin Munro
Colin Munro is a left-handed hitter who represents New Zealand in cricket. He has a strike rate of 155.6 in Twenty20 Internationals and has scored three hundred in Twenty20 Internationals.
He is an explosive batter. On January 10, 2016, he achieved the fastest half-century of his career against Sri Lanka by smashing it in just 14 deliveries. He then went on to hit 63 runs in 19 balls, including six boundaries and five sixes, for a strike rate of 357.14. As a result of his blistering batting, New Zealand cruised to a nine-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in Auckland.
4. Ramesh Satheesan
Right-handed batsman Ramesh Satheesan of Romania set the record for the fourth-fastest half-century in the history of International Twenty20 cricket on June 26, 2021.
He did this by scoring 50 runs in 20 overs. During a contest played on the grounds of the National Sports Academy in Sofia, Satheesan scored 56 runs in 15 balls with a strike rate of 373.33. The match was played against Serbia. It took him only 14 balls to reach the half-century mark, and his run total comprised a combined total of six fours and five sixes.
5. Faisal Khan
Faisal Khan forced his way into the record book of the quickest fifties in Twenty20 International Cricket with his performance in the match that took place between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait on January 24, 2019.
During this particular innings, he was successful in scoring a total of 83 runs while remaining unbeaten. It took him just 15 balls to reach the half-century mark, and his strike rate was 296.42 at the time. During the match, Faisal hit an equal number of fours and sixes, totaling seven fours and seven sixes. At the completion of their innings, Saudi Arabia still had seven wickets in hand while chasing a total of 136 runs, and they were successful.
6. Shai Diego Hope
Shai Diego Hope, batting in the top spot for the West Indies on December 17, 2018, reached his fifty-run milestone in a record-setting 16 balls. Sylhet Stadium was the location of the match between the West Indies and Bangladesh.
Hope, who had a strike rate of over 239, gave his team a great start in the match. After everything was said and done, West Indies came out on top by eight wickets with 55 balls in hand.
7. PR Stirling
Stirling reached his half-century in just 17 balls while he was representing Ireland in a qualifying match for the ICC World Twenty20 in 2012.
At the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, while he was batting against Afghanistan, he had scored a total of 79 runs in 38 balls with a strike rate of 207.98. His unbelievable 79 against Afghanistan in the finals will forever be one of the most remarkable innings he has ever played.
8. SJ Myburgh
On March 21, 2014, Stephen J. Myburgh hit the fastest fifty of his career, accomplishing the feat in just 17 balls.
The batter, who was originally from the Netherlands, ended up scoring 63 runs while facing only 23 balls. With a strike rate of 273.91, he hit four fours and seven sixes in his innings. Ireland served as the opposing team for this match, which took place in the stadium in Sylhet. Following this, the Netherlands was able to secure a spot in the super 10 of the T 20 world cup in 2014.
9. CH Gayle
The West Indian batter Chris Gayle, who is famous for his powerful hitting and huge sixes, reached his fifty-run mark in just seventeen balls.
The batsman went on to score 77 runs in total while competing against South Africa, achieving a strike rate of 248.38 during the course of the game. On January 9, 2015, the match was held in Cape Town. During the match, Gayle hit five fours and eight sixes.
10. Q De Kock
Quinton de Kock, a left-handed hitter from South Africa, is the final player to make the top 10 list of batters with the fastest fifty scores.
In the match that took place between South Africa and England on February 14, 2020, Q de Kock scored 65 runs in 22 balls. His century was reached in just 17 balls, and he finished the innings with a total of two fours, eight sixes, and a strike rate of 295.45. Kingsmead ground in Durban was selected as the location for the event.
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