Lucknow: Lucknow Super Giants wicketkeeper batsman Josh Inglis performed brilliantly against Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026, scoring a half-century in just 17 balls. During his innings, English hit 10 boundaries, which included 4 sixes and 6 fours.

With this brilliant innings, Inglis took the record of scoring the third fastest fifty for Lucknow Super Giants. He broke the record of Nicholas Pooran, who had scored a half-century in 18 balls last year.

Fastest half-century for Lucknow (by balls):

– 15 balls – Nicholas Pooran (vs RCB, 2023)
– 16 balls – Nicholas Pooran (vs Mumbai Indians, 2026)
– 17 balls – Josh Inglis (vs Chennai Super Kings, 2026)

Inglis not only broke the record of fifty, but also made a place in the list of the highest individual score in the powerplay (first 6 overs). He scored unbeaten 77 runs in 25 balls, which is fourth in this list.

Highest individual score in powerplay (IPL):
– 87* (25) – Suresh Raina
– 84* (26) – Travis Head
– 78* (24) – Jake Fraser-McGurk
– 77* (25) – Josh English

This explosive innings of English has given Lucknow Super Giants a strong position in the match.