The match is being played between India and Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground. India’s batting in the first innings was not very good and the whole team was bowled out for 150 runs. In response, Australia also could not score much and was bowled out for 181 runs.
India’s top order disappointed again in the second innings. After Virat Kohli was out, Rishabh Pant came to the field and batted brilliantly and scored his second fastest half-century in Test cricket.
In this article we will discuss top 5 Fastest 50s by Indian Indian batsmen in Test cricket.
Fastest 50s for India in Tests
| Player | Balls Faced | Runs Scored | Opponent | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rishabh Pant | 28 | 50 | Sri Lanka | March 2022 | Bengaluru |
| Rishabh Pant | 29 | 61 | Australia | January 2025 | Sydney |
| Kapil Dev | 30 | 73 | Pakistan | December 1982 | Karachi |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 31 | 72 | Bangladesh | September 2024 | Kanpur |
| Shardul Thakur | 31 | 57 | England | August 2021 | The Oval |
| Virender Sehwag | 32 | 83 | England | December 2008 | Chennai |
6. Virender Sehwag 32 balls
Virender Sehwag holds the unique record of scoring the least number of balls for India in Test cricket, which he made on 19 December 2008 while playing against England at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. In this innings, Sehwag completed his half-century in just 32 balls, which was the fastest in India’s Test cricket history at that time. This innings played a vital role in India’s historic Test win of 387 runs, which was the highest successful run chase till that time.
Sehwag scored 83 runs in 68 balls in that innings, which included 6 fours and 4 sixes. This half-century of Sehwag is recorded as the fifth fastest half-century in Indian Test cricket.
5. Shardul Thakur 31 Balls
Shardul Thakur completed his half-century in just 31 balls in Test cricket. This great achievement establishes him as the fourth fastest half-century scorer in the list of Indian batsmen. He scored 57 runs in 36 balls in that innings, which included 7 fours and 3 sixes. His strike rate was 158.33
He helped India post a strong total of 191 in the first innings. His fast batting contributed significantly to the team’s total score of 466 runs.
4. Yashasvi Jaiswal 31 Balls
Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 72 runs in just 51 balls, including 12 fours and 2 sixes, in the second Test match played against Bangladesh at Green Park Stadium, Kanpur on 30 September 2024. His strike rate was 141.18.
Jaiswal equaled Shardul Thakur’s record by completing a half-century in just 31 balls and became the third fastest batsman to score a half-century in Indian Test cricket.
3. Kapil Dev 30 balls
Kapil Dev’s fifty in 30 balls was a record in Indian Test cricket which stood intact for almost four decades. He made it during the 1982 Test match against Pakistan, in this innings he scored a total of 73 runs which he achieved in 53 balls. His strike rate was around 137.74,
This record was later broken by Rishabh Pant in 2022 when he scored a half-century in 28 balls against Sri Lanka
2. Rishabh Pant 29 Balls
Rishabh Pant scored the second fastest half-century for India in the second Test of the fifth Test match played between India and Australia. Pant started his innings by hitting a six off the very first ball of Scott Boland. He completed his half-century in just 29 balls, just one ball more than his own record of 28 balls set against Sri Lanka in 2022.
However, Pant’s innings came to an end at 61 runs when he was dismissed off a delivery from Pat Cummins.
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1. Rishabh Pant 28 Balls
Rishabh Pant completed his half-century in just 28 balls in the second Test match played against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru on 13 March 2022, which was the fastest half-century in Indian Test cricket history. In this innings, Pant scored 50 runs, which included 7 fours and 2 sixes, and his strike rate was around 178.57.
From Kapil Dev’s historic half-century to Rishabh Pant’s record-breaking performances, and with contributions from the likes of Virender Sehwag, Shardul Thakur, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul among others, Indian cricketers have time and again challenged the limits of possibility in Test cricket.
FAQs about Fastest 50s by Indian
Who holds the record for the fastest 50 by an Indian batsman in Test cricket?
Rishabh Pant holds the record, achieving this feat in just 28 balls against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru in 2022.
Which Indian batsman held the record for the fastest 50 before Rishabh Pant broke it?
Kapil Dev previously held the record for 40 years with a 30-ball 50 against Pakistan in 1982.
What is notable about Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 31-ball 50?
Jaiswal’s innings helped India reach the fastest team 50, 100, and 200 in Test cricket history. This occurred during the second Test against Bangladesh at Green Park Stadium in Kanpur in 2024.
Who holds the world record for the fastest 50 in Test cricket?
Misbah-ul-Haq of Pakistan holds the world record with a 21-ball fifty against Australia in 2014.
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