The first-ever IPL fifty was scored by Brendon McCullum of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on April 18, 2008, in the inaugural IPL match against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
Key Details:
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Batsman: Brendon McCullum (KKR)
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Runs Scored: 158 off 73 balls*
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Balls to Fifty: 32 balls
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Match: KKR vs RCB
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Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
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Result: KKR won by 140 runs
McCullum's innings remains one of the most iconic knocks in IPL history, setting the foundation for the league's explosive batting style.
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