India Sets Record with Fastest T20 Fifty Against West Indies in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, October 17 (Daily Kiran) : India made history in T20 cricket with an explosive performance against West Indies at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on October 17, 2026. The team completed a remarkable fifty in just 2.5 overs, marking the fastest half-century in T20 history.

Known for their aggressive batting, the Indian cricket team has consistently put opposing bowlers under pressure. This latest achievement against the West Indies stands at the top of the list for the quickest fifty, showcasing India’s remarkable ability to score rapidly.

Earlier in the series, India had also reached the fifty-run mark in three overs against the same West Indies team in Hyderabad. Notably, India’s previous fastest fifty was against New Zealand in Guwahati, where they achieved the milestone in 3.1 overs. During the 2026 Asian Games in Nishin, Japan, India managed to score 50 runs in 3.2 overs against Pakistan, and they also reached the target in 3.3 overs against Afghanistan in Delhi.

The match in Bengaluru faced delays due to rain, leading to a reduction in overs to 9 per side. India scored 118 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in 7.4 overs before rain interrupted play again, resulting in the match being abandoned.

Key performances included Ishan Kishan, who scored 30 runs off just 10 balls with 5 boundaries. Captain Shreyas Iyer added 22 runs from 14 balls, while Naman Dhir remained unbeaten with 24 runs off 6 balls. Sanju Samson contributed 16 runs. For the West Indies, Keemo Paul and Shamar Springer each took 2 wickets, while Shamar Joseph claimed 1 wicket.