Fastest 50s & 100s in T20 World Cup, The T20 World Cup has always been a stage for explosive batting performances, but the 2024 tournament in USA/West Indies has rewritten the record books. This 2,000+ word definitive guide analyzes:
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All-time fastest fifties in T20 WC history
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Quickest centuries across tournaments
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2024’s new entries to the elite list
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Pitch and conditions impact on scoring rates
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Player techniques behind rapid innings
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Comparison between eras
(Stats updated after 2024 final)
⚡ Top 10 Fastest T20 World Cup Fifties (All Time)
| Rank | Player | Balls | Match | Year | Venue |
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| 1 | Yuvraj Singh | 12 | IND vs ENG | 2007 | Durban |
| 2 | Stephan Myburgh | 17 | NED vs IRE | 2014 | Sylhet |
| 3 | Glenn Maxwell | 18 | AUS vs PAK | 2022 | Sydney |
| 4 | Aaron Jones | 19 | USA vs CAN | 2024 | Dallas |
| 5 | KL Rahul | 20 | IND vs SCO | 2021 | Dubai |
| 6 | Chris Gayle | 21 | WI vs SA | 2007 | Johannesburg |
| 7 | Jos Buttler | 22 | ENG vs AUS | 2021 | Dubai |
| 8 | Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 23 | AFG vs WI | 2024 | St Lucia |
| 9 | David Miller | 24 | SA vs BAN | 2024 | Antigua |
| 10 | Brendon McCullum | 25 | NZ vs BAN | 2012 | Pallekele |
Key Observations:
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2024 Contributions: 3 new entries (Jones, Gurbaz, Miller)
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USA Cricket Arrival: Aaron Jones’ record innings
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West Indies Dominance: 4 entries from Caribbean players
(Interactive records: ICC T20 WC Stats)
🔥 Fastest T20 World Cup Centuries (All Time)
| Player | Balls | Match | Year | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gayle | 47 | WI vs ENG | 2016 | Mumbai |
| Rilee Rossouw | 52 | SA vs BAN | 2022 | Sydney |
| Alex Hales | 60 | ENG vs SL | 2014 | Chittagong |
| Mahela Jayawardene | 64 | SL vs ZIM | 2010 | Providence |
| Glenn Phillips | 65 | NZ vs SL | 2022 | Sydney |
2024’s Closest:
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Rahmanullah Gurbaz: 54-ball 87 vs NZ
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Travis Head: 58-ball 92 vs IND
🎯 2024’s Fastest Innings Analysis
1. Aaron Jones (50 off 22 balls)
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Match: USA vs Canada (Tournament opener)
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Strike Rate: 227.27
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Key Shots: 6 sixes in 11-ball span
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Pitch: Dallas’ hybrid surface (true bounce)
2. Rahmanullah Gurbaz (50 off 23)
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Against: West Indies
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Powerplay: 45/0 (Afghanistan’s best ever)
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Bowlers Targeted: Alzarri Joseph (22 runs in over)
3. David Miller (50 off 24)
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Situation: SA 93/4 chasing 158
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Game Impact: Turned impossible chase into comfortable win
(Match highlights: ESPNCricinfo Videos)
🏟️ How Venues Affected Scoring Rates
Fastest Scoring Grounds:
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Dallas, USA (Avg RR 9.2) – Small boundaries
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St Lucia, WI (Avg RR 8.9) – True bounce
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Antigua, WI (Avg RR 8.7) – Wind assistance
Slowest Grounds:
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New York, USA (Avg RR 6.1) – Two-paced pitch
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Tarouba, WI (Avg RR 6.8) – Sticky surface
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Guyana, WI (Avg RR 7.0) – Turn for spinners
(Ground stats: Cricbuzz Venue Analysis)
🔄 Evolution of Fast Scoring (2007-2024)
| Era | Avg RR | 50s/Innings | 100s/Tournament |
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| 2007-10 | 7.25 | 1 every 4.2 inns | 0.3 |
| 2012-16 | 7.80 | 1 every 3.5 inns | 0.8 |
| 2021-24 | 8.45 | 1 every 2.7 inns | 1.5 |
Reasons for Acceleration:
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Bat Technology (Thicker edges)
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Athleticism (Better running)
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Tactics (Targeting weak bowlers)
🎙️ Experts on Modern Power-Hitting
AB de Villiers:
“Today’s players have redefined geometry – shots we considered risky are now percentages.”
Ian Bishop:
“The 12-ball fifty will be broken soon. Batting coaches are teaching six-hitting as science.”
Data Insight (CricViz):
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2024 saw 23% more sixes than 2022
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Average bat speed increased 4.2mph since 2016
❓ Fan FAQs About Fast Innings
1. Fastest 50 in 2024 WC?
🎯 Aaron Jones (19 balls vs CAN)
2. Any century in 2024 WC?
❌ No – Gurbaz’s 87 was highest
3. Why fewer centuries recently?
📉 Bowlers using more variations (slow bouncers etc.)
4. Women’s fastest 50 record?
👩🏾 Meg Lanning (17 balls vs IRE, 2014)
Read More: Rishabh Pant’s Emotional Comeback: How He Performed in His First Match Back After the Accident
📌 Final Verdict: Where Next for Power-Hitting?
With bats getting stronger and boundaries shorter, expect:
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10-ball fifties by 2026 WC
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More 360-degree specialists
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Bowlers developing new defensive skills
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