Stephan Myburgh smashes 2nd fastest fifty in T20I cricket history

Stephan Myburgh

Netherlands left-handed opener Stephan Myburgh got his name in the record books today when he smashed the joint 2nd fastest fifty in the history of T20 International cricket against Ireland.

Myburgh reached the milestone in 17 deliveries, crossing 50 with a boundary, having hit 2 fours and 6 sixes prior to that. He eventually got out after making 63 off just 23 deliveries, hitting 4 fours and 7 sixes in his innings.

Here are the fastest fifties in T20I cricket:

*Stats updated till 21st March 2014