Fastest 50 in Tests – 3 overs: Check All the Details Here!

India created history when they became the first team to score 50 runs in a Test match against Bangladesh in 3 overs on September 30, 2024 at Green Park, Kanpur. India broke the previous record held by England, who scored 50 runs in just 3 overs. 4.2 overs against West Indies earlier in July 2024.

Fastest 50 Team

India vs Bangladesh, Kanpur, 2024 – 3.0 Overs

Previous scorecard:

England vs West Indies, Nottingham, 2024 – 4.2 overs

Batting Scorecard:

Rohit Sharma 6 goals, 19 points

Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 30 off 13 balls.

India not only set the record for the fastest fifty but also the fastest century in the hundred, further cementing their dominance in this match. This beat their previous record of 12.2 overs set against West Indies in 2023.

The fastest fifty-fifty team in Test cricket history

rank

team

opponent

over-confronted

1

India

Bangladesh

3.0

2

England

west indies

4.2

3

England

South Africa

4.3

4

England

Sri Lanka

4.6

5

Sri Lanka

Pakistan

5.2

6

India

England

5.3

7

India

west indies

5.3

India’s attacking batting style was evident throughout the match and Jaiswal ended up scoring 72 runs off 51 balls, contributing heavily to their record-breaking performance. India’s record-breaking innings against Bangladesh not only highlighted their batting prowess but also cemented their place in cricketing history. The team scored 50 runs in 3 overs and 100 runs in 10.1 overs, and their explosive performance reflected their dominance and set a high standard for future Test matches.