Fastest Fifties in IPL: Romario Shepherd Smashes 14-Ball 53* to Equal Second-Fastest Fifty in IPL History
Romario Shepherd hits 53* off 14 balls vs CSK, ties 2nd-fastest IPL fifty,
Romario Shepherd produced an unforgettable finish for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), hammering 53 off just 14 deliveries against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to register the joint second-fastest fifty in IPL history. His knock included 4 fours and 6 sixes, delivered at a breathtaking strike rate of 378.57, and propelled RCB to 213/5 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
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Shepherd’s late assault completely shifted the momentum in RCB’s favor, with 54 runs coming in the last two overs. The highlight was the 19th over, bowled by Khaleel Ahmed, where Shepherd plundered 33 runs, making it the costliest over of the IPL 2025 season.
With this innings, Shepherd joined elite company, matching KL Rahul and Pat Cummins for the second-fastest IPL half-century, just behind Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 13-ball record.
Fastest fifty in IPL history
| Balls | Player | Opponent | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Yashasvi Jaiswal | KKR | 2023 |
| 14 | KL Rahul | DC | 2018 |
| 14 | Pat Cummins | MI | 2022 |
| 14 | Romario Shepherd | CSK | 2025 |
His stunning performance significantly bolsters RCB’s playoff hopes and once again underlines the West Indian’s finishing prowess.
