#1 Fastest Fifty in the IPL - KL Rahul
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Kings XI Punjab's wicket-keeper batsman KL Rahul broke the record for the fastest half-century, when he smashed it in 14 balls in the team's opening game against the Delhi Daredevils.
He reached the feat with the aid of 6 fours and 4 sixes while striking the ball at the rate of 318.75. The record was earlier held by Sunil Narine and Yusuf Pathan who completed their half-century in 15 balls.
KL Rahul is the second most expensive Indian player (worth Rs. 11 crores) in IPL 2018. He was outstanding with the bat for Punjab, scoring 659 runs in the season.
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Edited by Nishant Jayaram