Hardik Pandya creates history: hits second fastest Fifty for India in T20I cricket

IND vs SA 5th T20 match records in Ahmedabad: Indian cricket team's vice-captain and star all-rounder Hardik Pandya has created history with a sensational innings in the ongoing T20 International match against South Africa in Ahmedabad. Pandya smashed a blistering half-century in just 16 balls, which is the second-fastest half-century by any Indian batsman in T20 Internationals.

With this brilliant performance, Hardik has etched his name in golden letters in the list of Indian cricket legends. He surpassed the record of young batsman Abhishek Sharma, who scored a half-century in 17 balls against England earlier this year.

Fastest Half-Centuries for India in T20 Internationals (in balls):

Pandya's aggressive innings not only proved crucial for the team but also thoroughly entertained the spectators. This innings once again proved why he is considered one of the best finishers in the world.