Abhishek Sharma: The fastest fifty of the T20I cricket was scored by the Yuvraj Singh against England during ICC World Twenty20 at Durban, on September 19, 2007 when he completed his 50 in just 12 Balls.
🔥 Yuvraj Singh – Fastest Fifty in T20 Internationals (12 Balls)
Yuvraj Singh holds the record for the fastest fifty in T20 International cricket, reaching his half-century in just 12 balls.
* Records between both test playing nations. Associate team matches are not included
👉 This iconic moment came against England in the 2007 ICC T20 World Cup
📊 Fastest Fifty in T20 Internationals (Top Players)
| Player | Balls | Match | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuvraj Singh | 12 | India vs England | Durban | 2007 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 14 | India v New Zealand | Guwahati | 2026 |
| Colin Munro | 14 | NZ vs SL | Auckland | 2016 |
| Quinton de Kock | 15 | SA v WI | Centurion | 2023 |
| Shivam Dube | 15 | India v New Zealand | Visakhapatnam | 2026 |
👉 Yuvraj’s 12-ball fifty remains unbeaten
🤯 The Famous 6 Sixes in an Over
During the same match:
- Yuvraj hit 6 sixes in one over
- Bowler: Stuart Broad
- Total score: 58 off 16 balls
👉 One of the most iconic moments in cricket history
⚡ Why This Record is Special
- Fastest fifty in T20I history
- Achieved in a World Cup match
- Included 6 consecutive sixes
- Changed the momentum instantly
👉 A perfect example of explosive T20 batting
🧠 Match Context
- Match: India vs England
- Tournament: ICC T20 World Cup 2007
- Venue: Durban
- Result: India won
👉 Yuvraj’s innings turned the match completely
🏏 Yuvraj Singh’s T20 Legacy
- One of India’s greatest match-winners
- Known for power hitting
- Key performer in ICC tournaments
🔗 Related Records
👉 Explore more:
- Most fifties in T20Is record
- Most hundreds in IPL record
- Cameron Cuffy man of the match without wicket, runs or catch
FAQs
Who holds the fastest fifty in T20 internationals?
Yuvraj Singh holds the record with a 12-ball fifty.
How many balls did Yuvraj Singh take to score his fastest fifty?
He scored his fifty in just 12 balls.
Against which team did Yuvraj Singh achieve this record?
He achieved this record against England in the 2007 T20 World Cup.
Did Yuvraj Singh hit six sixes in the same match?
Yes, he hit 6 sixes in an over off Stuart Broad.
Is the fastest fifty record still unbeaten?
Yes, no player has broken the 12-ball record yet.
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