New Delhi: Captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore rajapatidar A thrilling attack at the Wankhede Stadium that made history indian premier league The record was set in a thrilling clash with Mumbai Indians on Sunday.Patidar smashed a staggering 53 off just 20 balls and reached his half-century in just 17 balls – equaling Adam Gilchrist’s 2009 record for the fastest fifty by a captain in IPL history. The Deccan Chargers legend achieved the feat against Delhi in Centurion and 17 years later, Patidar joined him in stunning fashion.Record-tying blitz shocks MIPatidar came on at midfield and wasted no time in changing gears. He announced his arrival with a hat-trick off Mayank Markande and went on to attack Shardul Thakur to firmly turn the tide in RCB’s favour.In one over, Patidar scored 34 runs off just 9 balls, erasing spin and pace with ease. He hit a fifty with four boundaries and five towering sixes to equal Gilchrist’s iconic record, but ultimately lost to Mitchell Santner.The knock not only reached a historic benchmark but also placed Patidar among the elite company in IPL history, underscoring his emergence as one of the most destructive leaders in the tournament.
Captain’s fastest 50 matches in IPL history
RCB carnage leads to record dropPatidar’s fireworks came against the backdrop of a dominant batting performance. Virat Kohli (50) and Phil Salt (78) had laid a solid platform with an opening stand of 120, setting the tone for the carnage that followed.RCB finished with a mammoth 240/4, with Tim David making an unbeaten cameo to provide the finishing touch.Patidar’s 17-ball fifty also makes him one of the fastest ever for RCB, second only to Romario Shepherd’s 14-ball haul in 2025 and equal to Chris Gayle’s iconic knock in 2013.
RCB’s fastest top 50 in IPL
- 14 – Romario Sheppard vs CSK, Bengaluru, 2025
- 17 – Chris Gayle vs PWI, Bangalore, 2013
- 17 – Rajat Patidar vs MI, Wankhede, 2026*
- 18 – Faf du Plessis vs GT, Bengaluru, 2024
- 19 – Robin Utapa vs KXIP, Bengaluru, 2010
- 19 – Rajat Patidar vs SRH, Hyderabad, 2024
While the all-time record for the fastest fifty in IPL is still held by Yashasvi Jaiswal (13 balls) and Yuvraj Singh holds the Indian record in T20s (12 balls), Patidar’s innings stood out for its context – the captain leading from the front under pressure.Patidar, who just led RCB to their first IPL title in 2025, continues to be aggressive in the new season. His fearless batting and clear intentions were once again on display as he had no hesitation in tearing apart MI’s bowling attack.
