A 15-year-old schoolboy in India has shattered the record for the fastest half-century in T20 cricket, scoring 50 runs off just 11 balls. The feat, achieved during a district-level tournament in Chandigarh, has drawn comparisons to the explosive batting of international stars. The previous record of 12 balls was held by West Indies’ Chris Gayle and India’s Yuvraj Singh, among others.
The innings included nine sixes and two fours, with a strike rate of 454.55. Cricket authorities have confirmed the record pending verification.
The boy, a student at a local academy, has been training for five years. His performance underscores the depth of talent in Indian domestic cricket, though officials caution against premature hype.