IPL is the most popular T20 league in the world and has been an absolute game-changer in the cricket world. The league grows with each other and the fans of this tournament increase every day. Here, let’s talk about the most fifties scored by a player in this league. Ironically, a player who holds this record isn’t an Indian like the other records.
1. David Warner
David Warner holds the record for hitting most fifties in the IPL. He has scored 5449 runs in 150 innings at an average of 41.59. This includes 4 centuries and a record 50 half-centuries. Warner has been the key player of Hyderabad’s batting lineup in the past few years.
2. Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan occupies the second position with 44 fifties attached to his name. He has scored over 5500 runs at an average of 34.84 and a strike rate of126.64. He was a key contributor in making Delhi Capitals reach finals in 2020 and equally had a spectacular performance in IPL 2022 as well.
3. Virat Kohli
Former Indian and RCB skipper Virat Kohli is in third place for scoring 42 half-centuries in the tournament. He has the record for most runs (6283) in IPL and was leading the team from 2013 to 2021. He averages 37.39 in the IPL and scores at a strike rate of 129.94.
4. Rohit Sharma and AB de Villiers
Rohit Sharma and AB de Villiers are at the joint-fourth position with 40 fifties in total. Rohit has mustered 5611 runs in the league.  AB de Villiers with 40 fifties in IPL is the second overseas player on this list. The Proteas player has piled up 5162 runs in 170 innings with an impressive strike rate of 151.68.   Â
5. Suresh Raina
Suresh Raina has been a consistent performer in IPL and also one of the major players in IPL. He has smacked 39 fifties so far. He has accumulated over 5500 runs in IPL. He remained unsold in the 2022 IPL Auction that shocked everyone.
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