0 2 0 6 4 4 6 4 1 4 6 6 4 4- How KL Rahul scored the fastest IPL fifty

Punjab's opening batsman KL Rahul on Sunday became the fastest player to notch up a half-century in the Indian Premier League. He brought up the milestone in 14 balls. 

The earlier record of 15 balls was jointly held by Sunil Narine for his innings against Bangalore and Yusuf Pathan for his half century against Hyderabad. Incidently, both innings came for Kolkata. 

Rahul smashed 4 hits over the fence and 6 boundaries on his way to the milestone 14-ball 51.

Here's the path he took to his fifty: 0 2 0 6 4 4 6 4 1 4 6 6 4 4

 

He attacked Trent Boult in the very first over while got 24 runs off Amit Mishra in the third. He departed just two balls later finishing his half century at 51 off 16 balls.

Rahul's scintillating knock sealed the comfortable chase for Punjab inside the Powerplay and Karun Nair did the rest with a fine half century. It was certailny a great beginning to the season for Punjab under R Ashwin.

Earlier, Delhi has made 166 runs for 7 wicktes in the first innings thanks to a fifty by Gautam Gambhir. 

Wow, that is some start from KL Rahul, making a statement about where he should bat! — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 8, 2018

KL Rahul outstanding innings. Fastest 50 in the ipl @iamyusufpathan bro let’s try for 13 balls now ? — Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 8, 2018

KL Rahul really put it beyond the Daredevils with that blistering 14 ball 50. Good beginning for Ashwin the captain. #KXIPvDD — Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) April 8, 2018

Holy heck... what a rippa half ton by KL Rahul here at Mohali Fastest 50 ever in IPL history! Extraordinary exhibition of clean classical striking #VIVOIPL2018 #smashing&bashingbaby! — Danny Morrison (@SteelyDan66) April 8, 2018