Most fifties in IPL History

David Warner, the Australian top-order batsman, holds the record for the most fifties in IPL history. Here is the list of the Top 5 Batsmen who have scored the most half-centuries in their IPL careers. We present you the most outstanding players who had a very good and impressive inning throughout the IPL seasons and made a most of fifty runs in IPL history.

List of Players with Most 50 in IPL History

1. Most fifties in IPL history: David Warner  (61)

Despite the fact that Indian players hold most of the overall IPL records, David Warner is the exception to the rule. The Australian captain who led the Sunrisers Hyderabad to their only IPL title in 2016 is the man behind the record for the most fifties in the tournament.

Warner has scored 6397 runs in 176 innings at an average of 41.53, with four centuries and 61 half-centuries. He has been the backbone of Hyderabad’s batting order for the past four or five years.

2. Shikhar Dhawan: The Second Most Fifty Hitter in IPL History

Shikhar Dhawan, the Indian opener, is the second-most successful fifty-hitter in IPL history, with 50 fifties to his name. He has also scored more than 6617 runs at an average of 35.38. Dhawan was an integral part of the Delhi Capitals’ appearance in the finals last year and is expected to continue performing at the same level this season.

3. Virat Kohli 

Virat Kohli, the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain, is tied with Shikhar Dhawan in second place for the most fifties in IPL history, with 50 fifties. Kohli is also the IPL’s leading run scorer with 7263 runs in 229 matches, at an average of 37.24.

4. Rohit Sharma – Mumbai Indians

Rohit Sharma, the captain of the Mumbai Indians, is one of the most successful players in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). He is currently ranked fourth for the most fifties in the IPL, with 42 fifties to his name.

As a captain, Sharma has led the Mumbai Indians to five championships over the past decade, making him the most successful captain in IPL history. He has also scored 5480 runs in the IPL, at an average of 31.44.

5.AB de VILLIERS – Royal Challengers Bangalore

AB De Villiers is one of the two overseas players who have scored 40 or more half centuries in the IPL, the other being David Warner. The South African star is a key member of the Bangalore team, along with Virat Kohli. He has amassed 5162 runs in 170 innings of cricket, with an average of 39.70 and a strike rate of 152.88.

BATSMAN WITH THE MOST 50S IN IPL

Player	Innings	Runs	Average	Fifties
David Warner	176	6397	41.53	61
Virat Kohli	229	7263	37.24	50
Shikhar Dhawan	216	6617	35.38	50
Rohit Sharma	238	6211	29.57	42
AB de Villiers	170	5162	39.70	40
Suresh Raina	200	5528	32.51	39

*Last updated on 25th OCTOBER 2023