Fastest Team Fifty in T20I - Top 10 List (Updated)

India made a sensational start to their 199-run chase against New Zealand in the third T20I at Wellington on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. After winning the toss and opting to bowl, the visitors restricted the hosts to 198/3 in 20 overs, with Daryl Mitchell remaining unbeaten on 89 off 52 deliveries.

India needed a strong start in pursuit of the target and got exactly that from their explosive opening combination. Indian openers Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Suryavanshi gave a destructive start in the chase and helped India to achieve the fastest fifty by a team record in T20Is.

Fastest Team Fifty in T20Is (Updated List)

India smashed their team fifty in just 14 balls (2.2 overs), registering their fastest-ever team half-century in men's T20I cricket. The new opening combination of Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Suryavanshi took the New Zealand bowling attack apart, with Jacob Duffy conceding 26 runs in the opening over.

One of the best cricket teams in the world, India's previous quickest team fifty came in 17 balls against West Indies in Bengaluru in 2026. The Wellington blitz puts India at the top of their fastest team fifties list, highlighting their aggressive approach in the shortest format.