Rishabh Pant holds the record for the fastest-fifty for an Indian Batsman in Test cricket, achieving this remarkable feat in just 28 balls against Sri Lanka in March 2022 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. This innings was pivotal as it helped India declare at 303/9 and ultimately win the match by 238 runs.
. Second Fastest Fifty: On January 4, 2025, during the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, Pant scored his second fastest fifty for India in just 29 balls. This innings occurred on a challenging pitch at the Sydney Cricket Ground, where he made an impactful contribution of 61 runs.
. Other Notable Fastest Fifties
. Kapil Dev: Previously held the record with a fifty off 30 balls against Pakistan in December 1982.
. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shardul Thakur: Both scored their fifties in 31 balls with Jaiswal achieving this against Bangladesh in 2024 and Thakur against England in 2021.
. Virender Sehwag: Scored a fifty off 32 balls against England in 2008.
Here are the top five fastest fifties by Indian batsmen in Test history:
| Rank | Player | Balls Faced | Opponent | Year |
| 1. | Rishabh Pant | 28 | Sri-Lanka | 2022 |
| 2. | Rishabh Pant | 29 | Australia | 2025 |
| 3. | Kapil Dev | 30 | Pakistan | 1982 |
| 4. | Yashasvi Jaiswal | 31 | Bangladesh | 2024 |
| 5. | Shardul Thakur | 31 | England | 2021 |
| 6. | Virender Sehwag | 32 | England | 2008 |
These records highlight the aggressive batting style that has become synonymous with Indian cricket in recent years, particularly through players like Rishabh Pant.
