There was a time when a strike-rate of over 80 per 100 balls was considered a very good one but the scenario has completely changed with the advent of T20s. With only 20 overs at their disposal, the players try to send every second ball over the rope. And so it is not surprising at all to see the players shattering batting records every now and then.
The players will have another chance to showcase their aggressive side when the tenth edition of the Indian Premier League gets underway on April 5. The last nine seasons have seen umpteen number of blistering and as the fans gear up for another exciting season, we are providing you with the Top 5 fastest fifties in the history of the tournament:
5. Adam Gilchrist- 17 balls – Deccan Chargers v Delhi Daredevils, 1st semi-final, 2009:
The big-match player once again came to the fore during the first semi-final of 2009 edition when he blasted the then fastest fifty in IPL. The Deccan Chargers skipper led from the front and reached his fifty in mere 17 balls to put his team on the path to victory against Delhi Daredevils. By the time he got out in the tenth over, his team had raced to 102 for 3 while chasing 154. He scored 85 runs from only 35 balls including 10 fours and 5 gigantic sixes.