The Cricket ODI World Cup gets underway once every four years, which is why it is the most anticipated cricket tournament in the world. It began in 1975. So far, 12 editions have taken place, and the 13th edition is scheduled to take place in India in 2023. This tournament has some of the biggest batting stars in the world playing for their team.
Every player wants to do well for their country and deliver some exceptional performances in doing so. This article will have a discussion on the fastest fifty in ODI World Cup history. Brendon McCullum holds this record with an 18-ball fifty against England in 2015. McCullum also scored the joint-second-fastest off 20 balls against Canada in 2007.
Angelo Mathews scored a 20-ball fifty in the 2015 World Cup against Scotland. So let’s check out the top ones. Mark Boucher (SA), Glenn Maxwell (AUS), and Brendon McCullum (NZ) have hit the joint-third fastest half-century in the World Cup. These three batters have hit a fifty each from 28 balls.
Fastest Fifty in ODI World Cup
| Player | Inn Score | Balls for 50 | Against | Ground | Date |
| Brendon McCullum (NZ) | 77 | 18 | England | Wellington | 20/02/2015 |
| Brendon McCullum (NZ) | 52 | 20 | Canada | St Lucia | 22/03/2007 |
| Angelo Mathews (SA) | 51 | 20 | Scotland | Hobart | 11/04/2015 |
| Mark Boucher (SA) | 75 | 21 | Netherlands | St Kitts | 16/03/2007 |
| Glenn Maxwell (AUS) | 88 | 21 | Afghanistan | Perth | 04/04/2015 |
| Brendon McCullum (NZ) | 50 | 21 | Australia | Auckland | 28/02/2016 |
| Mark Boucher (SA) | 52 | 22 | West Indies | St George’s | 10/04/2007 |
| Dinesh Chandimal (SL) | 52 | 22 | Australia | Sydney | 08/04/2015 |
| Brendon McCullum (NZ) | 59 | 22 | South Africa | Auckland | 24/04/2015 |
| Brain Lara (WI) | 73 | 23 | Scotland | Centurion | 23/02/2003 |
Who holds the record for the fastest fifty in ODI World Cup?
Brendon McCullum holds the record for the fastest fifty in ODI World Cup. He smashed an 18-ball half-century against England in Wellington during the 2015 World Cup.