The seventh fastest fifty in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup came from the bat of former World Cup-winning Indian captain Rohit Sharma in the last edition against the Australian cricket team. Still carrying the pain of the 2023 World Cup final defeat, Rohit walked in with clear intent and turned the contest on its head through sheer dominance. He dismantled Australia’s frontline bowling with controlled aggression and fearless shot-making, playing exactly to his reputation. The highlight of the innings came when he hammered 28 runs in a single over against Mitchell Starc, a statement assault that electrified the crowd.

6) Shoaib Malik – 18 balls

Next on the list is Pakistan’s veteran T20 campaigner Shoaib Malik, who produced a blistering half-century off just 18 balls against Scotland in the group stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021. Batting first, the Pakistan cricket team was already in a strong position, with captain Babar Azam setting the foundation through a well-paced half century. After the fall of the third wicket, Malik, playing what would be his final ICC tournament, unleashed a powerful and fearless assault on the Scottish bowling attack. Malik raced to his fifty with remarkable ease, striking one four and six towering sixes, combining experience with clean hitting. 5

5) KL Rahul – 18 balls 

Another name on the list is India’s KL Rahul, who smashed a half century off just 18 balls against Scotland in the group stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021. Scotland batted first and was bowled out for a modest 85. While an Indian victory looked inevitable, few expected the chase to be completed in just six overs. Opening the innings, Rahul played with breathtaking intent, attacking from the very first ball and putting the Scottish bowlers under relentless pressure. His clean striking and sharp shot selection allowed India to race through the target at a record pace. 

4) Glenn Maxwell – 18 Balls

The fourth-fastest half-century in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup was recorded by Australia’s explosive batter Glenn Maxwell during the 2014 edition. The innings came against the Pakistan cricket team in a group match at Mirpur, Dhaka. Batting first, Pakistan posted a challenging 191, putting Australia under pressure. Maxwell responded with fearless intent, racing to his half century in just 18 balls and eventually scoring 74 off 33. Although Australia lost the match, his breathtaking knock stood out as one of the tournament’s most memorable moments.

3) Marcus Stoinis – 17 balls

The third-fastest fifty in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup came from Australia’s batting all-rounder Marcus Stoinis during the 2022 edition. The knock arrived against the Sri Lanka cricket team at the Perth Stadium. Chasing a target of 156, Australia found themselves under pressure before Stoinis produced a breathtaking counterattack. His explosive innings allowed Australia to chase down the target comfortably in just 17 overs, turning a tricky chase into a statement victory.

2) SJ Myburgh – 17 balls

The second-fastest fifty in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup came from the bat of Dutch batter Stephan Myburgh during the 2014 edition against the Ireland cricket team. Ireland batted first and posted a challenging total of 189, but the Netherlands showed no hesitation in the chase. Playing with fearless intent, Myburgh led the charge with a stunning 63 off just 23 balls, reaching his half century at breathtaking speed. His explosive innings set the tone as the Netherlands chased down the target in only 14 overs, producing one of the most memorable upsets and fastest chases in T20 World Cup history.

1) Yuvraj Singh – 12 balls

The fastest ever fifty in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup was produced by India’s flamboyant batting all-rounder Yuvraj Singh during the 2007 edition against the England cricket team in Johannesburg on 19 September 2007. Yuvraj arrived at the crease with India needing momentum and began with measured intent, scoring 14 from his first six balls. The turning point came after a heated exchange with Andrew Flintoff. In the very next over, bowled by Stuart Broad, Yuvraj unleashed one of cricket’s most iconic assaults. He struck all six deliveries for six, becoming the first player to hit six sixes in an over in T20 internationals and racing to his half century in just 12 balls, a record that still stands as the ultimate symbol of T20 dominance.