5 Fastest fifties in Test cricket

#2 David Warner (Balls faced - 23)

David Warner came up big in both the innings to help Australia to a huge win

David Warner is one of the most explosive batsmen of modern generation. With his aggressive mindset, he is known for destroying even best of the bowling attacks. Warner's exploits at the top ease the job of the middle-order batsmen.

Australia hosted Pakistan for a 3-test series in 2016-17. After winning the first two tests quite convincingly, the third test was just a dead rubber for Australia. In the third test, Warner who scored a century in the second test came up alive once again and scored another century in the first innings. The Warner-Renshaw duo added 151 runs for the first wicket. Warner made a quick-fire 113 off 95 with 17 fours. The hosts posted a big total of 538-8 before declaring.

Pakistan only managed to score 315 in their first innings. Barring Younis Khan who made a brilliant 175* off 334, no one delivered the goods for the visitors. Australia came out to bat in their seconds innings with a huge lead 235. Warner then stroked his way to a blazing half-century in just 23 balls.

He scored 55 off 27 balls with 8 fours and 3 sixes. Australia went on to win this game by an innings and 220 runs. David Warner took home the man of the match trophy for his strong performances in both the innings.