Cricket fans, when we talk about explosive starts in the T20 World Cup, one name always comes first – Yuvraj Singh. His legendary 12-ball fifty against England in 2007 remains the fastest half-century in the tournament’s history. Even with big hitters trying hard in recent years, no one has beaten that magic mark yet.
Yuvraj didn’t just score fast – he changed the game forever. That knock included the famous six sixes in one over off Stuart Broad. He reached 50 in just 12 balls and ended with 58 off 16 (strike rate 362.50!). Pure fireworks!
Top 10 Fastest Fifties in T20 World Cup
| Rank | Player | Balls | Opponent | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yuvraj Singh (IND) | 12 | England | Durban | 2007 |
| 2 | Stephan Myburgh (NED) | 17 | Ireland | Sylhet | 2014 |
| 3 | Marcus Stoinis (AUS) | 17 | Sri Lanka | Perth | 2022 |
| 4 | Glenn Maxwell (AUS) | 18 | Pakistan | Dhaka | 2014 |
| 5 | KL Rahul (IND) | 18 | Scotland | Dubai | 2021 |
| 6 | Shoaib Malik (PAK) | 18 | Scotland | Sharjah | 2021 |
| 7 | Rohit Sharma (IND) | 19 | Australia | St. Lucia | 2024 |
| 8 | Mohammad Ashraful (BAN) | 20 | West Indies | Johannesburg | 2007 |
| 9 | Yuvraj Singh (IND) | 20 | Australia | Durban | 2007 |
| 10 | Shadab Khan (PAK) | 20 | South Africa | Sydney | 2022 |
Standout Moments from the List
- Marcus Stoinis (2022): Unbeaten 59 off 18 balls with 6 sixes and 4 fours – he smashed Sri Lanka’s spinners and powered Australia to a home win.
- Stephan Myburgh (2014): His 17-ball fifty helped Netherlands chase 190 in 13.5 overs – a must-win to stay alive in the tournament.
- Rohit Sharma (2024): The Hitman tore into Australia, including 28 runs off Mitchell Starc in one over, reaching 50 in 19 balls.
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Yuvraj still holds the Fastest Fifties in T20 World Cup crown, but the list shows how T20 batting keeps getting quicker. (Fun fact: The absolute fastest T20I fifty ever is Dipendra Singh Airee’s 9-ball effort for Nepal vs Mongolia in the 2023 Asian Games – but that wasn’t a World Cup game.)
Who do you think might finally break Yuvraj’s record in the next T20 World Cup? Drop your thoughts below – these power-hitting records are always fun to watch!
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