Against Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings’ Deepak Hooda slams second-fastest fifty by uncapped Indian in IPL- Punjab Kings batsman Deepak Hooda on Monday slammed the second-fastest fifty by an uncapped Indian in IPL. He completed his fifty off 20 deliveries. The fastest record is held by Ishan Kishan of Mumbai Indians. He had achieved the feat three years ago.
Last game of #IPL2020 – 5️⃣0️⃣* vs CSK
First game of #IPL2021 – 5️⃣0️⃣* vs RRHurricane Hooda continuing from where he left off 🌪️#SaddaPunjab #PunjabKings #RRvPBKS pic.twitter.com/v2Y73Q2yvc
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) April 12, 2021
He just tap1 run on the slower ball outside off, driven to extra cover. Gets across for the single which takes him to fifty off just 20 balls. KL Rahul gives him a hug.
Deepak Hooda becomes the first uncapped players to smash a half-century in less than 23 balls twice in IPL history.
Fastest 50s by uncapped Indian players (IPL):
17 balls Ishan Kishan v KKR 2018
20 balls Deepak Hooda v RR 2021 *
22 balls Deepak Hooda v DD 2015
22 balls Krunal Pandya v DD 2016
Fastest fifties v RR in IPL:
19 balls : David Miller, 2014
20 balls : Virender Sehwag, 2012
20 balls : Hardik Pandya, 2020
20 balls : Deepak Hooda, 2021*#RRvPBKS #IPL2021— Umang Pabari (@UPStatsman) April 12, 2021
20-ball half-century for Hurricane Hooda. A warm hug from Rahul is part of the celebrations