The fastest 50 scored in the Big Bash League is by Chris Gayle, and he reached his fifty in just 12 balls against Adelaide Strikers.
More players, particularly T20 specialists and big hitters, follow Gayle on the list of fastest fifties in the BBL. Every batter’s aggressive innings contributed to their team posting a total or chasing a big target as well.
This article will cover the top 10 players with the fastest fifties in the history of the Big Bash League in Australia.
Top 10 Fastest BBL 50s
Here is the top 10 list of batters with the fastest BBL 50 scored in Big Bash League history.
| Player | Number of balls | Team | Opposition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gayle | 12 | Melbourne Renegades | Adelaide Strikers | 18 January 2016 |
| Daniel Christian | 15 | Sydney Sixers | Adelaide Strikers | 20 December 2020 |
| Tom Banton | 16 | Brisbane Heat | Sydney Thunder | 06 January 2020 |
| Mitchell Owen | 16 | Hobart Hurricanes | Sydney Thunder | 27 January 2025 |
| Ben Cutting | 17 | Brisbane Heat | Melbourne Stars | 08 February 2019 |
| Nicholas Pooran | 17 | Melbourne Stars | Sydney Sixers | 26 December 2020 |
| Chris Jordan | 17 | Hobart Hurricanes | Perth Scrochers | 20 December 2023 |
| T Ludeman | 18 | Adelaide Strikers | Melbourne Stars | 18 December 2014 |
| Chris Lynn | 18 | Brisbane Heat | Hobart Hurricanes | 15 January 2015 |
| Brendon McCullum | 18 | Brisbane Heat | Melbourne Renegades | 20 January 2017 |
1. Chris Gayle (12 balls)
The ‘Universe Boss’ once again thrilled the fans in Melbourne by scoring fifty runs in just 12 balls. This set the record for the fastest fifty in Big Bash League history.
Chris Gayle’s innings of 56 from 17 balls included seven huge sixes and two fours against the Adelaide Strikers.
2. Daniel Christian (15 balls)
Daniel Christian scored the second-fastest fifty for the Sydney Sixers, and he reached his fifty in just 15 balls against the Adelaide Strikers.
The Australian all-rounder’s powerful innings helped his team set a solid total and win by 38 runs.
3. Tom Banton (16 balls)
A 16-ball fifty from Tom Banton is the third fastest 50 recorded in the Big Bash League so far.
Tom Banton’s fast innings, 56 off 19 balls, at the top of the batting order gave the Brisbane Heat a strong start. The match was reduced to just 8 overs due to rain.
4. Mitchell Owen (16 balls)
Mitchell Owen’s 16-ball fifty is the 4th fastest fifty in BBL history. He achieved this in the latest BBL season against the Sydney Thunder.
He later turned his fifty into a hundred, helped the Hurricanes win the match, and made the record for the fastest BBL century.
5. Ben Cutting (17 balls)
Ben Cutting scored a 17-ball fifty in 2019 against the Melbourne Stars.
He scored 81 runs off 30 balls and helped Brisbane Heat reach the target of 158 in under 10 overs.
6. Nicholas Pooran (17 balls)
In 2016, Nichola Pooran registered a 17-ball fifty against the Sydney Sixers and also the 6th fastest BBL fifty as well.
He struck at 250.00, hitting 8 big sixes as well.
7. Chris Jordan (17 balls)
Chris Jordan’s quick-fire fifty in just 17 balls against Perth Scorchers made him a part of the fastest 50 club.
He scored 59(20) and his innings included 5 sixes and 6 fours.
8. Tim Ludeman (18 balls)
Tim Ludeman’s 50 came in just 18 balls against Melbourne Stars in 2014.
Five sixes and nine fours were included in this top innings for the Strikers, and he remained not out until the end of the match.
9. Chris Lynn (18 balls)
Chris Lynn played an aggressive 18-ball fifty against the Hobart Hurricanes, scoring 81 runs from 35 balls.
Lynn played an essential role for the Brisbane Heat by posting a big total at the top of the batting order.
10. Brendon McCullum (18 balls)
The Kiwi’s aggressive batter scored 64 off 40 balls against the Melbourne Renegades during the 2016/17 Big Bash League season.
He reached his fifty in just 18 balls with 3 sixes and 6 fours, placing him on the list of fastest fifties in BBL history.
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Conclusion: Chris Gayle’s 12-ball fifty Is The Fastest In BBL!
A 12-ball fifty from Chris Gayle is the fastest ever fifty scored by a batter in the history of the Big Bash League. He achieved this while playing for the Melbourne Renegades.
Notable players like Chris Lynn, Brendon McCullum, and Nicholas Pooran were included in this list because of their power hitting and aggressive approach against the bowlers.
A new BBL edition is approaching, and this record will be updated with new records. Today’s batters are finding it easier to score runs.
