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Patidar Smashes RCB's Fastest Fifty!
12 Apr
Summary
- Rajat Patidar scored the fastest fifty for RCB in IPL 2026.
- He reached his half-century in just 17 deliveries.
- Patidar is the first RCB player to score two IPL fifties in under 20 balls.
Rajat Patidar delivered a record-breaking performance for Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 12, 2026, during their IPL match against Mumbai Indians. Patidar achieved the fastest fifty for RCB in the current IPL season, reaching the milestone in an astonishing 17 deliveries.
This explosive innings places Patidar in an elite category, making him the first RCB player to record two IPL fifties in fewer than 20 balls. His rapid scoring surpassed previous benchmarks, including his own previous record and those of other notable batsmen.
While Patidar's century is a significant achievement for RCB, it still falls outside the top 10 fastest fifties in the overall IPL history. The record for the quickest fifty in the league remains with Yashasvi Jaiswal, who achieved his in 13 balls in 2023.
