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Fastest 50 in IPL Updated after Romario Shepherd hits 14-ball Half Century: List of Fastest Half Centuries in IPL 2025 and Teamwise top 5 List

By MyKhel Staff

Fastest 50 in IPL: The IPL 2025 season continues to thrill, with RCB's Romario Shepherd's blazing 14-ball half-century now rewriting the record books. Just days earlier, Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Suryavanshi had stunned fans with a 17-ball fifty against Gujarat Titans in Jaipur. Now, Shepherd's blitz has taken the record chase to another level.

Shepherd's knock places him among the fastest ever in the tournament's history, joining a list filled with explosive names like Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, and Pat Cummins. Here's a complete look at the updated fastest fifties in IPL history, followed by each team's top five fastest half-centuries. Also read: Most Runs in IPL 2025 | IPL Points Table | IPL Qualification Scenario | Most Wickets | Most Sixes | Fairplay Award

Fastest 50 in IPL Romario Shepherd

IPL Fastest Fifties

Player (Team) Balls Taken Against Venue Date
Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR) 13 Kolkata Knight Riders Kolkata 11 May 2023
Romario Shepherd (RCB) 14 Chennai Super Kings Bengaluru 03 May 2025
KL Rahul (KXIP) 14 Delhi Capitals Mohali 08 April 2018
Pat Cummins (KKR) 14 Mumbai Indians Pune 06 April 2022
Yusuf Pathan (KKR) 15 Sunrisers Hyderabad Kolkata 24 May 2014
Sunil Narine (KKR) 15 Royal Challengers Bangalore Bangalore 07 May 2017
Nicholas Pooran (LSG) 15 Royal Challengers Bangalore Bengaluru 10 April 2023
Jake Fraser-McGurk (DC) 15 Sunrisers Hyderabad Delhi 20 April 2024
Jake Fraser-McGurk (DC) 15 Mumbai Indians Delhi 27 April 2024
Suresh Raina (CSK) 16 Kings XI Punjab Mumbai 30 May 2014
Ishan Kishan (MI) 16 Sunrisers Hyderabad Abu Dhabi 8 October 2021
Abhishek Sharma (SRH) 16 Mumbai Indians Hyderabad 27 March 2024
Travis Head (SRH) 16 Delhi Capitals Delhi 20 April 2024
Travis Head (SRH) 16 Lucknow Super Giants Hyderabad 08 May 2024
Vaibhav Suryavanshi (RR) 17 Gujarat Titans Jaipur 28 April 2025

Also read: Fastest Century in IPL List Updated after Vaibhav Suryavanshi Special Knock in IPL 2025: Find out Fastest 100 by Indian batters and teamwise list

Top 5 Fastest Fifties for Each IPL Team

Rajasthan Royals

  • Yashasvi Jaiswal - 13 balls vs Kolkata Knight Riders
  • Jos Buttler - 18 balls vs Delhi Capitals
  • Vaibhav Suryavanshi - 17 balls vs Gujarat Titans
  • Sanju Samson - 19 balls vs Chennai Super Kings
  • Sanju Samson - 19 balls vs Chennai Super Kings

Mumbai Indians

  • Ishan Kishan - 16 balls vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
  • Kieron Pollard - 17 balls vs Kolkata Knight Riders
  • Hardik Pandya - 17 balls vs Kolkata Knight Riders
  • Suryakumar Yadav - 17 balls vs Royal Challengers Bangalore

Kolkata Knight Riders

  • Pat Cummins, 14 balls, vs Mumbai Indians
  • Yusuf Pathan, 15 balls, vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
  • Sunil Narine, 15 balls, vs Royal Challengers Bangalore
  • Chris Lynn, 19 balls, vs Gujarat Lions
  • Andre Russell, 19 balls, vs Kings XI Punjab

Delhi Capitals (Formerly Delhi Daredevils)

  • Jake Fraser-McGurk, 15 balls, vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
  • Jake Fraser-McGurk, 15 balls, vs Mumbai Indians
  • Chris Morris, 17 balls, vs Gujarat Lions
  • Rishabh Pant, 18 balls, vs Mumbai Indians
  • Tristan Stubbs, 19 balls, vs Mumbai Indians

Chennai Super Kings

  • Suresh Raina, 16 balls, vs Kings XI Punjab
  • Faf du Plessis, 18 balls, vs Gujarat Titans
  • Moeen Ali, 19 balls, vs Rajasthan Royals
  • Ajinkya Rahane, 19 balls, vs Mumbai Indians
  • Jason Roy, 19 balls, vs Chennai Super Kings

Punjab Kings (Formerly Kings XI Punjab)

  • KL Rahul, 14 balls, vs Delhi Capitals
  • Nicholas Pooran, 17 balls, vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
  • David Miller, 19 balls, vs Rajasthan Royals
  • KL Rahul, 19 balls, vs Chennai Super Kings
  • Prabhsimran Singh, 18 balls, vs Kolkata Knight Riders

Royal Challengers Bangalore

  • Romario Shepherd 14 balls, vs Chennai Super Kings
  • Chris Gayle, 17 balls, vs Pune Warriors
  • Robin Uthappa, 19 balls, vs Kings XI Punjab
  • Rajat Patidar, 19 balls, vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
  • Faf du Plessis, 18 balls, vs Gujarat Titans
  • Sunil Narine, 17 balls, vs Royal Challengers Bangalore

Lucknow Super Giants

  • Nicholas Pooran, 15 balls, vs Royal Challengers Bangalore
  • Travis Head, 16 balls, vs Delhi Capitals
  • Travis Head, 16 balls, vs Lucknow Super Giants
  • Nicholas Pooran, 19 balls, vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
  • Priyansh Arya, 19 balls, vs Chennai Super Kings

Romario Shepherd's breathtaking exhibition of brute power in the final overs of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's innings against Chennai Super Kings, instantly turned a par score into a formidable total. Known more for his bowling and late-order cameos, Shepherd transcended expectations on May 3 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, transforming the tempo of the innings with audacious strokeplay and fearless intent.

What stood out most about Shepherd's onslaught wasn't just the pace of his scoring, but the sheer domination he exercised over a seasoned CSK bowling attack. From the moment he took strike, he targeted the short boundaries and flat deck with ruthless precision. Even length balls vanished over long-on and deep midwicket, as Shepherd consistently cleared the ropes with minimal effort. His bat swing was clean, and his timing impeccable - every shot thudded into the stands, leaving bowlers scrambling for answers.

The West Indian all-rounder brought a sense of spontaneity and drama to the final two overs. With the game delicately poised, Shepherd shifted the momentum entirely in RCB's favour, ensuring the home crowd was on its feet. The volume of boundaries - particularly sixes - in such a short burst gave the innings an almost surreal edge. Importantly, his knock came under pressure, with the team needing a strong finish after a mid-innings slowdown.

This innings could well redefine Shepherd's role in RCB's lineup. While traditionally viewed as a lower-order finisher, his composure and destructive potential point toward greater responsibility. For the fans, it was a reminder of what raw power looks like when unleashed at the right time. For opponents, it was a warning: underestimate Romario Shepherd at your own peril.

Story first published: Saturday, May 3, 2025, 22:02 [IST]
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