Top 10 batters with fastest T20I half centuries

2. Yuvraj Singh (India vs England in September 2007)- Undoubtedly amongst the finest white ball batters in Indian cricket, Yuvraj Singh smashed the fastest T20I half century against England during the 2007 T20 World Cup in Durban, (South Africa) in 12 balls.

He cracked former England pacer Stuart Broad for 6 sixes in an over. The flamboyant left-hander hit 7 sixes and 3 boundaries in his knock of 58 with a strike rate of 362.50. The former left-hander hit some big sixes all around the park. The left-hander looked fearless and wasn’t afraid to play the big shots. This knock made Yuvraj Singh a big name in T20 cricket.

3.Mirza Ahsan (Austria vs Luxembourg in August 2019)- Mirza Ahsan became an instant hit in the European T20 League when he scored his fastest T20I half century in 13 balls against Luxembourg in 2019 at the Ilfov County, Romania.

The 37 year old hold this unique record which is rare in Austrian cricket. The right-hander hit some cracking shots over the infield hitting 7 sixes and 2 fours with a strike rate of 364.28. His powerful forearms helped him clear the boundary easily, especially over the long on area.

4. Muhammad Fahad (Turkey vs Bulgaria in July 2025)-Muhammad Fahad became a household name in European cricket when he scored a sensational 120 against Bulgaria in July 2025 in Sofia, Bulgaria). He scored his fastest T20I half-century in 13 balls.

The 38-year-old hit 10 fours and 12 sixes in his innings of 120 with a strike rate of 352.94. His batting revolved around pure cricketing shots, which were a mix of timing and power. His innings brought Turkish Cricket into the spotlight.

5. Tadiwanashe Marumani (Zimbabwe vs Gambia in October 2024)- Marumani showcased his ability to take apart any bowling attack with his aggressive approach against Gambia in Nairobi (Kenya) in October 2024 registering his fastest T20I half century in 13 balls hitting 4 sixes and 9 fours with a strike rate of 326.31.

The left-hander is amongst the finest talents in Zimbabwean cricket. The 23-year-old hit some powerful drives and pulled the ball well whenever the bowlers bowled short of length.

6. Jan Frylink (Namibia vs Zimbabwe in September 2025)-Frylink showcased his poaching abilities with the bat when the all-rounder scored a magnificent half century in just 13 balls against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) hitting 8 fours and 6 sixes with a strike rate of 248.38.

 The 31-year-old played some brilliant drives on the up and attacked the spinners when needed. The left-hander played some effortless drives on the front foot and used his bottom hand to good effect.

7. Colin Munro (New Zealand vs Sri Lanka in January 2016)-Munro was undoubtedly amongst the cleanest stoke players in New Zealand cricket especially in the shorter format.

The left-hander scored his fastest T20I half century against Sri Lanka in Auckland (New Zealand) in just 14 balls hitting 7 sixes and 1 four with a strike rate of 357.14. The 38-year-old had the ability to crack apart the best bowling line ups with his fearless hitting abilities and this inning was the perfect example. Munro cut the ball powerfully and drove the ball into the gaps. Munro showcased his power with his short-arm jabs which he tends to play against the pacers.

8. Ramesh Satheesan (Romania vs Serbia in September 2021)-Satheesan’s knock will be remembered in the history of Romanian cricket for a long time. The 43 year old registered his half century in 14 balls against Serbia in Sofia, (Bulgaria), hitting 6 fours and 5 sixes with a strike rate of 373.33.

Satheesan played some elegant drives on the back foot and punched the ball well. The right-hander played some elegant lofted shots clearing the infield with his placement while facing the spinners.

9. Sahil Chauhan (Estonia vs Cyprus in June 2024)-Sahil Chauhan played a sparkling knock of an unbeaten 144 when he hit 18 thunderous sixes and 6 fours against Cyprus in Episkopi, (Cyprus) in June 2024 with a strike rate of 351.21.

The right-hander is amongst the most dangerous batters in European T20 league. The 33-year-old scored the half-century in 14 balls. Chauhan was destructive with his strong bottom hand and charged the spinners fearlessly.

10. Faisal Khan (Saudi Arabia vs Kuwait in January 2019)-Faisal Khan scored a superlative unbeaten 83 in 28 balls, hitting 7 sixes and 7 fours against Kuwait in Al Amerat, (Oman).

The right hander scored his half century in 15 balls. The 28 year old showed an attacking intent and stroked the ball powerfully in the gaps. His strokeplay revolved around elegance and power. 

Conclusion- T20 cricket has helped the sport evolve and has made the game much more popular spreading its popularity in countries where the game wasn’t played before. Cricket’s popularity is at its best as it has reached to far off areas globally.

Indian cricket has definitely been one of the biggest gainers as the shorter format has helped the country discover some of the finest talents in far off areas especially from the semi urban and rural areas.