The Inclusion of T20 cricket has given a new term of power-hitting to world cricket, know about the fastest 50 in ODI cricket history and the world record
Power hitting has totally changed the dynamics of the game. In a format like ODI, players tend to slog from the very first ball. Today we are gonna talk about those innings in which players played Quickfire to steal the momentum away from the opposition. Here is the list of the Top 5 Fastest 50 in ODI Cricket.
Fastest 50 In ODI Cricket Match History Top 5 Full List And World Record
5. Liam Livingstone vs Netherlands 17 Balls
Liam Livingstone has emerged as a serious striker of the ball. His ball-striking ability has been very evident to everyone around the world in the past couple of years. The six-hitting machine took over the inexperienced bowling lineup of the Netherlands in the 1st ODI at Amstelveen. In the record-breaking innings of England, Liam Livingstone smashed 17 balls fifty to reach the highest team total ever in ODI cricket.
4. Martin Guptill vs Sri Lanka 17 Balls
The Kiwi opener took on the Sri Lankan bowlers in the small boundaries of Christchurch stadium in 2015. Guptill played destructive at the same time classy innings of 93 runs in the match. He reached his fifty at just 17 balls making him the fourth-fastest on the list of Fastest 50 in ODI Cricket.
3. Kusal Perrera vs Pakistan 17 Balls
The Lankan Opener showed his hitting caliber at the Pallekelle Stadium by reaching his half-century on just 17 deliveries. Pakistani Bowlers were looking vulnerable that day against Kusal Perrera. He got out on 68 runs and couldn’t convert his quick-fire fifty in the century. He sent 15 balls to the boundary in his fluent innings.
2. Sanath Jayasuriya vs Pakistan 17 Balls
The most destructive and deadly opener of Sri Lanka ever showed his versatility against the Peak Pakistani bowling lineup in 1996. Jayasuriya scored a Masterful 76 on that day. It was a Tri-series game between Sri Lanka and Pakistan in Singapore. Pakistan won that game but Jayasuriya won the hearts of every cricket fan on that day.
1. AB De Villiers vs West Indies 16 Balls
One of the greatest batsmen of the generation ‘AB De Villiers’ played a most destructive Knock in ODI Cricket ever in 2015. AB scored the all-time fastest 50 and 100 in the same innings. He completed his half-century in 16 balls and the century in just 31. Mr. 360 scored 149 runs off just 49 balls at the wanderers that day.
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