Most 50s And Fastest Fifty In PSL History 2016-2025

The Pakistan Super League is a professional T20 cricket league established in 2016. The PSL has witnessed explosive batting performances, particularly regarding the fastest fifties.

A “fifty” refers to a player scoring 50 runs, and achieving this milestone quickly is a testament to a players hitting powers. Here is a look at the record-holders for the fastest fifties from PSL 1 to PSL 9.

Also check Most Wickets in PSL History.

Fastest Fifties in PSL History

Here are some of the most iconic and fastest fifties in PSL history:

Player	Balls Faced	Team	Year
Kamran Akmal	17	Peshawar Zalmi	2018
Asif Ali	17	Islamabad United	2019
Hazratullah Zazai	17	Peshawar Zalmi	2021
Rilee Rossouw	17	Multan Sultans	2023
Paul Stirling	18	Islamabad United	2022
Tim David	18	Multan Sultans	2022
Mohammad Haris	18	Peshawar Zalmi	2022
Luke Ronchi	19	Islamabad United	2018
James Vince	20	Multan Sultans	2020
Kamran Akmal	20	Peshawar Zalmi	2020

1. Ben Dunk (PSL 2020)

Playing for Lahore Qalandars, Ben Dunk smashed one of the quickest fifties in PSL history. He scored 50 runs off 18 balls, setting a new record for the fastest fifty in the league’s history

Player	Team	Season	Runs Scored	Balls Faced
Ben Dunk	Lahore Qalandars	2020	50	18

2. Sharjeel Khan (PSL 2017)

harjeel Khan is another player who achieved a lightning-fast fifty in PSL 2017. He scored 50 runs in just 19 balls, which was a fantastic feat.

Player	Match	Runs Scored	Balls Faced
Sharjeel Khan	PSL 2017	50	19

3. Chris Gayle (PSL 2016)

The West Indian power-hitter Chris Gayle has always been known for his big hitting. In the inaugural PSL 2016 season, Gayle blasted a fifty in just 23 balls while playing for Karachi Kings.

Player	Team	Match	Balls Faced	Runs Scored
Chris Gayle	Karachi Kings	PSL 2016	23	50

4. David Malan (PSL 2022)

David Malan blistering knock of 50 off just 23 balls in PSL 2022 was another remarkably fast fifty. Playing for the Lahore Qalandars, Malan power-hitting and consistent shots made him a standout performer.

Player	Team	Ball	Runs	Year

David Malan

Lahore Qalandars

23

50

2022

5. Kamran Akmal (PSL 2018)

Kamran Akmal is known for his quick runs and aggressive batting, and he showed his skills in PSL 2018. Scoring 50 runs off just 17 balls, Akmal’s innings helped Peshawar Zalmi put up a solid score

Player	Team	Ball	Runs	Year

Kamran Akmal

Peshawar Zalmi

17

50

2018

Most Fifty (50) In HBL PSL History

Here is the table of the top 10 players with the most fifties in HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) history from 2016 to 2024:

Player	Matches	Fifties

Babar Azam

90

33

Mohammad Rizwan

83

20

Fakhar Zaman

84

19

Kamran Akmal

75

12

Shoaib Malik

91

15

Colin Munro

47

12

Rilee Rossouw

84

10

Luke Ronchi

31

10

Jason Roy

38

8

Ahmed Shehzad

45

9

Impact of Fast Fifties on PSL Matches

Fast fifties not only thrill the fans but also significantly impact the match. A quick fifty sets the foundation for a big total, often taking the pressure off the other players. Teams scoring rapid fifties usually dominate the game and put their opposition under immense pressure.

Conclusion

Fast fifties are among the most exciting aspects of PSL cricket. They can shift the momentum in favor of a team, create thrilling moments for the fans, and boost the players confidence.

The PSL has witnessed some of the best batters in the world come together and produce fast fifties. As the league continues to grow, we can expect even more explosive and rapid fifties in the future