Throughout the 16-year history of the Indian Premier League, numerous international batsmen have captured the imagination of fans with their exceptional talent. Among these talents, the Australian left-hander, David Warner, stands out for his unparalleled consistency. It’s hardly surprising to find Warner leading the chart for the most 50s in IPL history, given his dominant performance as the key batsman for SunRisers Hyderabad over much of the past decade. Warner’s proficiency in scoring half-centuries is unmatched in the league, with over 50 scores of 50 or more to his name.
Players with the most 50s in IPL
| Player Name | Number of 50s |
| David Warner | 61 |
| Virat Kohli | 51 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | 50 |
| Rohit Sharma | 42 |
| AB de Villiers | 40 |
In 176 IPL matches, Warner has notched up an impressive total of 61 fifties. Closely following him is the iconic Virat Kohli, who occupies the second place with 50 half-centuries from 237 matches. Kohli, the ex-RCB leader, has also hit 7 centuries, 4 of which were achieved in a single season alone.
The third place is held by the seasoned Indian opener and current Punjab Kings captain, Shikhar Dhawan, with Dhawan reaching the milestone of 50 fifties in 217 matches since his debut in 2008.
Positioned fourth is the former MI captain Rohit Sharma, who boasts 42 half-centuries in 243 games. The renowned “Mr. 360,” AB de Villiers follows him in fifth, with 40 half-centuries across 184 matches.
CSK’s prolific scorer, Suresh Raina, secures sixth place with 39 fifties in 205 matches, followed by Gautam Gambhir, who achieved 36 fifties in 154 games. The LSG captain, KL Rahul, stands at the seventh position with 33 half-centuries in 118 matches, while the “Universe Boss” Chris Gayle is known for his explosive batting, contributing 31 fifties and six centuries in his IPL tenure.
Completing the top ten are Gautam Gambhir, with 36 half-centuries, and the current RCB leader, Faf du Plessis, who has reached 33 fifties, thereby solidifying their legacies in IPL history.
