Test cricket is considered to be the longest and slowest format. Most players nowadays do not show interest in playing Test cricket. Because he is more interested in ODI and T20 cricket. But earlier only Test cricket was played. Now even in Test cricket, batsmen have started scoring runs at a fast pace. Today we are going to tell you about the five batsmen who have scored the fastest fifty in Test cricket.

Misbah Ul Haq

Former Pakistani cricketer Misbah-ul-Haq holds the record for the fastest half-century in Tests. He completed his half-century in 21 balls during a test match played against Australia in the year 2014.

David Warner

Australian opener batsman David Warner scored a half-century in just 23 balls in the Test match against Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground in the year 2017. Whereas in the second innings too, he scored a half-century in 27 balls.

Jacques Kallis

Former South African great cricketer Jacques Kallis is the third batsman to score the fastest half-century in Test cricket. In the year 2005, Jacques Kallis completed his half-century against New Zealand in just 24 balls.

Shane Shillingford

The record for the fastest century in Test is recorded in the name of a bowler. West Indies bowler Shane Shillingford played a stormy inning during a test match against New Zealand in 2014. He completed his half-century in just 22 balls in this match.

Dale Steyn



The record for the fastest fifth half-century in Test cricket is also recorded in the name of a bowler. South African bowler Dale Steyn completed his half-century in 26 balls in a match played against West Indies in 2014.