Watch: Yashasvi Jaiswal's Marvelous Innings As He Reaches 50 In Just 13 Balls For RR vs KKR In IPL 2023

11.05.2023 - 18:23 sports.ndtv.com

Rajasthan Royals (RR) explosive batter Yashasvi Jaiswal on Thursday produced an exhibition in power-hitting to script history, by becoming the fastest half-centurion in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Jaiswal achieved this feat in the match against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens. Jaiswal slammed the half-century in just 13 balls to script his incredible milestone to his name.

KL Rahul (14), Pat Cummins (14), Yusuf Pathan (15) and Sunil Narine (15) are the other three players to have achieved the milestone.

The Yashasvi effect - FASTEST 50 in #TATAIPL history!! #KKRvRR #IPL2023 #IPLonJioCinema | @rajasthanroyals @ybj_19 pic.twitter.com/WgNhYJQiUN The milestone was previously held by KL Rahul and Pat Cummins who had scored a 50 in 14 balls.

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