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Fastest T20I Fifties: Dube, Gambhir & More
29 Jan
Summary
- Shivam Dube smashed a 23-ball 65, including seven sixes.
- Dube's 15-ball fifty is third-fastest for India in T20Is.
- Gambhir, Rahul, and Sharma also achieved fifties under 20 balls.

Shivam Dube delivered a stunning performance against New Zealand in Visakhapatnam, scoring 65 runs off just 23 balls. His innings included seven sixes and a remarkable 15-ball half-century, placing it as the third-fastest for India in T20I history. This feat brings attention to other Indian batsmen who have achieved rapid T20I fifties.
Former opener Gautam Gambhir reached his fifty in 19 balls against Sri Lanka in December 2009. KL Rahul also achieved this milestone, hitting a half-century in 18 balls against Scotland during the 2021 T20 World Cup. Most recently, Rohit Sharma recorded a 19-ball fifty against Australia in the 2024 T20 World Cup, contributing significantly to India's victory with 92 runs.




