Jake Fraser-McGurk Hits 14-Ball Half-Century in One-Day Cup but Fails to Break Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s World Record
Australian opening batter Jake Fraser-McGurk delivered a stunning batting performance in the ongoing One-Day Cup, scoring a half-century in just 14 balls and smashing 122 runs. However, he could not break Indian youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s world record for the fastest half-century in List A cricket.
Fraser-McGurk produced the explosive innings during the One-Day Cup match between South Australia and Queensland Bulls. His knock included 10 fours and nine sixes. He also completed his century in just 49 balls, giving South Australia a flying start and helping the team move towards a big total.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Holds the World Record
India’s emerging batting star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi holds the record for the fastest half-century in List A cricket. He achieved the feat earlier in 2026 against Sri Lanka A, reaching his fifty in just 11 balls.
Although Sooryavanshi missed out on a century in that match, he scored a remarkable 94 runs off just 29 balls. His innings featured 10 fours and eight sixes.
Fastest Half-Centuries in List A Cricket
The list of the fastest half-centuries in List A cricket includes several explosive batting performances.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi tops the list with an 11-ball half-century against Sri Lanka A in Dambulla in 2026. Kaushalya Weeraratne of Ragama is second, having reached his fifty in 12 balls during the 2005-06 season.
This is followed by Thisara Perera, who scored a 13-ball half-century in the 2020-21 season. Rory Kleinveldt reached the milestone in 14 balls during the 2010-11 season.
With his latest innings, Fraser-McGurk has also entered the top five of this list.
Could Jake Fraser-McGurk Return to IPL 2027?
Fraser-McGurk made a strong impression during his first IPL season with his aggressive batting and several quick half-centuries. However, he struggled in his second season as teams developed strategies to counter his attacking style.
His recent form in Australian domestic cricket could strengthen his chances of returning to the IPL. With the next auction approaching, several teams could keep an eye on the Australian batter.
Fraser-McGurk has so far represented Delhi Capitals in the IPL.
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