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India vs Pakistan matches in T20 cricket are always exciting and full of pressure. Many Indian players have played unforgettable knocks against Pakistan over the years. From Gautam Gambhir’s big innings in the 2007 T20 World Cup final to Abhishek Sharma’s fiery half-century in 2025, these moments are part of cricket history.
Here are the top five fastest fifties scored by Indian batsmen against Pakistan in Men’s T20Is.
5. Gautam Gambhir – 38 balls (2007)
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In the 2007 T20 World Cup final in Johannesburg, Gautam Gambhir gave India a solid start. He scored 75 runs off 54 balls and reached his fifty in 38 balls. His innings had eight fours and two sixes. This knock was very special as it helped India win the first T20 World Cup title.
4. Virat Kohli – 36 balls (2022)
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Virat Kohli scored a quick fifty during the Asia Cup 2022 match in Dubai. He took 36 balls to reach his half-century and finished with 60 runs in 44 balls, hitting four boundaries and a six. Even though India lost that game, Kohli’s innings was full of class and fight.
3. Virat Kohli – 34 balls (2016)
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In the 2016 T20 World Cup at Eden Gardens, Virat Kohli played a match-winning innings against Pakistan. Chasing 119 runs, he made an unbeaten 55 off 37 balls with seven fours and a six. He completed his fifty in 34 balls and guided India to a safe win. Kohli was named ‘Player of the Match.’
2. Yuvraj Singh – 29 balls (2012)
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In 2012 at Ahmedabad, Yuvraj Singh smashed one of his most powerful innings. He reached his fifty in just 29 balls and ended with 72 runs from 36 deliveries. His knock had four fours and seven massive sixes. Yuvraj’s big-hitting helped India win, and he was declared ‘Player of the Match.’
1. Abhishek Sharma – 24 balls (2025)
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The fastest fifty by an Indian against Pakistan now belongs to Abhishek Sharma. In the Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 match in Dubai, he brought up his half-century in just 24 balls. Abhishek scored 74 runs off 39 balls, with six fours and five sixes. His blazing knock helped India chase 172 easily within 18.5 overs. He also won ‘Player of the Match’ for his superb effort.
Final Words
These five knocks show how Indian batsmen have always performed under pressure against Pakistan. Abhishek Sharma’s record-breaking fifty has now added a fresh chapter to this exciting rivalry.
Also Read: Watch IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2025 Highlights: India Won by 6 Wickets in Super 4
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