Every season of IPL has something new to offer - new names step up to the occasion, several records are created which remain the memories of fans for lifetime. Since the inception of the Indian Premier League (IPL), numerous players have set records with their batting, bowling, or fielding. One special record that stands apart from all the rest is the record of fastest fifty in IPL history. It was not created by a senior player or an international star, but by a young Indian player who amazed everyone with his audacious batting in IPL 2023. Do you remember the player who scored the fastest fifty in the history of IPL? If not, let's delve into the article and find out who was the young gun who etched his name in the history book. Also Read | Injury concerns for DC and KKR: Updates on Axar Patel and Ajinkya Rahane Record-Breaking Night at the Eden Gardens The record-breaking innings came in match 56 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. The match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals was played at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on May 11, 2023. KKR were asked to bat first by Rajasthan Royals, and they posted a total of 149 runs for 8 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. The top scorer for them was Venkatesh Iyer, who scored 57 runs of 42 balls, and Nitish Rana contributed 22 runs. The bowlers of Rajasthan Royals bowled exceptionally well, with Yuzvendra Chahal being a stand-out performer with the ball as he took 4 wickets, giving away just 25 runs. Chasing 150, Rajasthan Royals stepped onto the field with a crystal-clear mindset. But what transpired in the initial overs stunned everyone. A young left-hander charged on the KKR bowlers right from the beginning. He kept dealing in boundaries, catching the fielding side bewildered. In mere 13 balls, the southpaw scored 50 runs, shattering the fastest-fifty record of 14 balls previously held by KL Rahul. The Royals pursued the target in just 13.1 overs and won the game by 9 wickets, with 41 balls remaining. The young batter remained unbeaten at the score of 98 off 47 balls and his innings comprised of 12 fours and five sixes. He was awarded Player of the Match for his match-winning innings. Also Read | Virat Kohli’s brother fires back at Sanjay Manjrekar after Strike Rate dig goes viral The Young Star Behind the Record Fastest FIFTY in the IPL Yashasvi Jaiswal brings up his half-century in just 13 deliveries 👏👏#TATAIPL #KKRvRR pic.twitter.com/KXGhtAP2iy — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 11, 2023 So, who is the player who scored the fastest fifty in the history of IPL? If you haven’t guessed it already, the player who now holds the record for the fastest fifty in IPL history is Yashasvi Jaiswal. Born in the year 2001, Jaiswal has tried very hard to climb the pinnacle. His Eden Gardens innings ensured that he was capable enough to handle the best bowlers from the world. To score a fifty on 13 balls is not an easy task, and it would take years for another player to achieve this feat. This knock not only helped Rajasthan Royals to win the game but also assured cricket fans that the future of Indian cricket is in safe hands. Yashasvi’s fearless approach, timing, and confidence made this innings truly memorable.