Most Fifties in IPL History

David Warner holds the record for the most fifties in IPL history, with 62 half-centuries across his IPL career. Virat Kohli is next among the leading batters, while Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul also feature near the top of the all-time list.

A fifty in IPL records means an innings where a batter scores at least 50 runs but does not reach 100. Centuries are recorded separately. That distinction matters because some statistical pages also show a combined 50+ scores column, which adds fifties and hundreds together.

Most Fifties in IPL History

The exact positions among active players can move during every IPL season, but Warner remains the long-standing benchmark for career half-centuries.

1. David Warner – 62 Fifties

David Warner has scored more IPL fifties than any other batter, with 62 half-centuries.

Warner represented Delhi Daredevils/Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad.

His consistency was one of the strongest parts of his IPL batting record. Unlike a player whose run tally is built around a few huge innings, Warner repeatedly reached the 50-run mark across many seasons.

He also won the Orange Cap three times:

• 2015
• 2017
• 2019

That combination of volume and consistency allowed him to build a lead in the all-time fifties table.

David Warner's 50+ Scores in IPL

Warner's career includes both fifties and centuries.

With 62 fifties and four hundreds, he recorded 66 scores of 50 or more.

That distinction is useful when comparing statistics.

If a table lists:

50s = 62

it refers to innings between 50 and 99.

If it lists:

50+ scores = 66

it includes his four centuries as well.

2. Virat Kohli – 59 Fifties

Virat Kohli has moved close to Warner's IPL fifty record after adding more half-centuries during his later seasons with Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Kohli has played for RCB throughout his IPL career since the inaugural 2008 season.

Kohli's record differs from Warner's because he also has a larger number of IPL centuries.

His nine hundreds mean that his overall number of 50-plus innings is significantly higher than his fifty count alone.

Kohli's continued run-scoring through IPL 2026 has also reduced the gap to Warner in the all-time half-century race.

3. Shikhar Dhawan – 51 Fifties

Shikhar Dhawan finished his IPL career with 51 half-centuries.

He represented several franchises, including:

• Delhi
• Mumbai Indians
• Deccan Chargers
• Sunrisers Hyderabad
• Punjab Kings

Dhawan built his record mainly as an opener.

His batting was generally based on consistent scoring rather than extreme strike rates, which helped him produce a large number of 50-plus starts.

He also scored back-to-back IPL centuries during the 2020 season, becoming the first player in league history to achieve that feat.

4. Rohit Sharma – 47 Fifties

Rohit Sharma has scored 47 IPL half-centuries and remains one of the competition's highest career run-scorers.

Rohit began his IPL career with Deccan Chargers before spending the majority of it with Mumbai Indians.

His role changed several times during his IPL career.

Rohit batted in the middle order during his earlier seasons before later becoming a regular opener for Mumbai Indians.

That long career has allowed him to accumulate close to 50 half-centuries.

5. KL Rahul – 45 Fifties

KL Rahul has scored 45 IPL fifties while also recording multiple centuries.

His IPL career has included spells with:

• Royal Challengers Bengaluru
• Sunrisers Hyderabad
• Punjab Kings
• Lucknow Super Giants
• Delhi Capitals

Rahul has spent much of his IPL career batting in the top order.

His style often allows him to bat deep into an innings, which has produced a large number of half-centuries.

He has also crossed 100 several times, so his total 50-plus scores are higher than the number of fifties shown here.

6. AB de Villiers – 40 Fifties

AB de Villiers finished his IPL career with 40 half-centuries.

The South African batter played for Delhi Daredevils and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

De Villiers often batted below the traditional opening positions, which makes his fifty tally particularly notable.

He regularly entered after the powerplay and still had enough time to convert fast starts into substantial innings.

His 40 fifties accompanied three IPL centuries.

7. Suresh Raina – 39 Fifties

Suresh Raina scored 39 half-centuries during his IPL career.

Raina was one of the most consistent run-scorers of the tournament's first decade and spent most of his career with Chennai Super Kings.

For many years, Raina held or challenged the record for the most career IPL runs.

His ability to score in the middle order gave CSK stability across numerous seasons.

Raina's record includes several major playoff innings, including a 25-ball 87 against Kings XI Punjab in the 2014 Qualifier.

8. Gautam Gambhir – 36 Fifties

Gautam Gambhir scored 36 half-centuries without making an IPL century.

That makes him unusual among the leading players on this list.

Gambhir represented Delhi and Kolkata Knight Riders.

He was a consistent opening batter and regularly converted starts into scores between 50 and 90.

Despite 36 fifties, he never reached three figures in the IPL.

His highest score remained 93.

Chris Gayle – 31 Fifties and 6 Centuries

Chris Gayle's raw fifty count is lower than several players above him, but his record needs context because he converted many big innings into centuries.

Gayle's six IPL hundreds remain among the highest totals in tournament history.

His most famous innings was the unbeaten 175 against Pune Warriors India in 2013, still the highest individual score in IPL history.

Because centuries are counted separately, those six innings do not appear in his tally of 31 fifties.

Most 50+ Scores in IPL History

The ranking changes slightly when centuries are added to half-centuries.

A 50+ score includes any innings of 50 or more.

This is why "most fifties" and "most 50+ scores" should not be treated as the same record.

Warner leads pure half-centuries, while Kohli can lead when centuries are included in the 50-plus total.

Most Fifties by an Overseas Player in IPL

David Warner holds the overseas record with 62 IPL fifties.

Warner's advantage is significant because he spent many seasons opening the batting and regularly reached substantial scores.

Most Fifties by an Indian in IPL

Virat Kohli has the most IPL fifties among Indian batters in the updated records.

Kohli has moved ahead of Dhawan through his continued IPL career.

He also owns significantly more IPL centuries than most of the other Indian batters on this list.

Most Fifties in a Single IPL Season

Season-level fifty records are different from career totals.

Several batters have produced seasons containing seven or more half-centuries.

David Warner, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Jos Buttler and other top-order players have repeatedly featured near the top of season-wise fifty lists.

The exact leader can depend on whether statistical pages count only fifties or all 50-plus scores, so the two categories should not be mixed.

For career records, Warner's 62 pure fifties remain the benchmark.

David Warner vs Virat Kohli IPL Fifties

Warner and Kohli are the two main names in the all-time fifty race.

Warner leads in pure fifties.

Kohli leads when fifties and centuries are combined into 50-plus scores.

That difference explains why various IPL statistics pages can appear to show different leaders depending on the category being used.

Why Centuries Are Not Counted as Fifties

In cricket statistics, a batter who scores 100 does not receive both a fifty and a century for that innings.

For example:

If Virat Kohli scores 105, the innings counts as:

• 1 century
• 0 fifties
• 1 score of 50+

If he scores 75, it counts as:

• 0 centuries
• 1 fifty
• 1 score of 50+

Keeping those categories separate makes career comparisons accurate.

How IPL 2026 Changed the Fifty Records

Active batters continued adding half-centuries during IPL 2026.

Virat Kohli moved closer to David Warner's long-standing record and strengthened his lead among Indian players.

Other active top-order batters, including KL Rahul and newer players, also continued moving upward.

Warner's total remains fixed following the end of his IPL career, so his 62-fifty record can eventually be overtaken by an active batter.

Kohli is the closest among the leading names in the current records.

FAQs

Who has the most fifties in IPL history?

David Warner holds the record with 62 IPL half-centuries. He scored 6,565 runs during his IPL career and also made four centuries.

How many IPL fifties does Virat Kohli have?

Virat Kohli has 59 IPL fifties in the updated record used here. He also has nine centuries, giving him 68 scores of 50 or more.

Who has the most IPL fifties among Indian players?

Virat Kohli leads Indian players, followed by Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul.

How many IPL fifties did David Warner score?

David Warner scored 62 half-centuries, the most by any batter in IPL history.

How many IPL fifties does Rohit Sharma have?

Rohit Sharma has 47 IPL half-centuries in the current career record.

How many IPL fifties did AB de Villiers score?

AB de Villiers scored 40 fifties and three centuries during his IPL career.

Are centuries included in IPL fifty statistics?

No. A century is recorded separately. If a batter scores 100 or more, that innings is not added to the player's fifty count.

Who has the most 50+ scores in IPL history?

When half-centuries and centuries are combined, Virat Kohli has 68 scores of 50 or more in the updated figures used here, ahead of David Warner's 66.

Sources

• IPL.com – Most Fifties in IPL History
  View IPL batting fifty records
• IPL.com – David Warner IPL Career Stats
  View David Warner's IPL profile
• IPL.com – Virat Kohli IPL Career Stats
  View Virat Kohli's IPL profile
• IPL.com – Shikhar Dhawan IPL Career Stats
  View Shikhar Dhawan's IPL profile
• Cricbuzz – IPL Career Batting Records and Most Fifties
  View IPL batting statistics
• ESPNcricinfo – Indian Premier League Career Batting Records
  View IPL batting records