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Men's ODI fastest fifties
Data through 14 October 2026Last updated 14 October 2026
The fastest fifties list for Men's ODI cricket in the data is led by AB de Villiers with 16 balls against West Indies on 18 Jan 2015. Fewest balls faced to reach 50 (wides not counted). The list covers matches in the Cricsheet data only (from the early 2000s), so older records are not included.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Men's ODI record for fastest fifties?
AB de Villiers: 16 balls against West Indies on 18 Jan 2015, in the Cricsheet data. Fewest balls faced to reach 50 (wides not counted).
Who is second on the Men's ODI fastest fifties list?
MW Forde with 16 balls.
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Coverage: matches in the Cricsheet data only (from the early 2000s; matches involving the Afghanistan men's team are withheld). These are not all-time records.
Source: computed by CricketWise from Cricsheet ball-by-ball data (ODC-BY). Definitions: methodology.