Top 10 batsmen with most half centuries in IPL

Top 10 batsmen with most half centuries in IPL: The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a store of batting powerhouses from all over the world. The popularity and the richness of the tournament attracts every international and domestic cricketer to be a part of it. We have seen some unrealistic, unscalable performances from players, on consistent basis. Among the most consistent batsmen are those who have clubbed the most number of half-centuries in the IPL.
So here we bring to you the top 10 batsmen with most half-centuries in IPL. (In case where batsmen have equal number of half-centuries fewer number of matches required to score them have been ranked higher.)
10. Virat Kohli (RCB) 16:

Virat Kohli has 16 Fifties in IPL. (Photo Source: BCCI)

Virat Kohli the young, dynamic and aggressive Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper has undoubtedly been the most important player and batsmen to the franchise. They have done well as a unit and under his leadership; though RCB has been too close yet too far with the IPL championship trophy. Virat Kohli has hit 16 half centuries for RCB in the Indian Premier League
9. Virender Sehwag (DD, KXIP) 16:

Virender Sehwag has 16 fifties in IPL. (Photo Source: BCCI)

Walk in, hit it out and walk back; this is the simple fundamental behind Virender Sehwag’s game-play and what we know now as an iconic style of opening batting. He doesn’t think much about the game but has a very effective approach. Viru initially was the skipper, key player for the Delhi Daredevils and now represents the KXIP; he has struck 16 fifties in his IPL journey.

8. David Warner (DD, SRH) 16:

David Destructive Warner, whichever team he plays for is always a key to their success.(Photo Source: BCCI)

David Destructive Warner, whichever team he plays for is always a key to their success. He has the ability to put the bowlers not only off the attack but to upset their rhythm and ensure no further challenge at least in the particular game. Warner has played for DD and SRH in IPL and has scored 16 half centuries so far.

7. Chris Gayle (KKR, RCB) 16:

Chris Gayle has 16 half-centuries in IPL. (Photo Source: BCCI)

We all know what this man is capable of, once Chris Gayle decides it is his day and he has to go for it; such a Storm rises and strikes that no Meteorological expert can predict and evaluate the damage. He holds numerous records in the world of T20s and is not only the highest individual run scorer but also has the most sixes in an innings among others. Chris Gayle has 16 half-centuries to his name in IPL.

6. Shaun Marsh (KXIP) 16:

Shaun Marsh is a natural stroke maker, one can call him a gem discovered by the Kings XI Punjab team and thus they have never dropped him from their team since arrival.(Photo Source: BCCI)

Shaun Marsh is a natural stroke maker, one can call him a ‘gem’ discovered by the Kings XI Punjab team and thus they have never dropped him from their team since arrival. Marsh usually opens the innings and is good enough to finish it as well being a good player against both pace and spin. A consistent feature in the KXIP squad Marsh has 16 half tons to his name in the IPL.

5. Jacques Kallis (RCB, KKR) 17:

Jacques Kallis has scored 17 fifties in his IPL career.(Photo Source: BCCI)

If there is one person to be termed the ultimate all-rounder; the guy who fits in all your requirements, is good enough to play any format of the game, be it the longest or the shortest it has to be Jacques Kallis. Kallis initially played for the Bangalore franchise and is now associated with KKR in the IPL. He has scored 17 fifties in his IPL career.

4. Shikhar Dhawan (DC, DD, MI, SRH) 18:

Shikhar Dhawan has 18 fifties in IPL history. (Photo Source: BCCI)

Shikhar Rowdy Dhawan, an opener who likes to express himself, with the bat on most occasions while sometimes his words do follow it up. He is a clean killer of the cricket ball, has his areas and zones defined and whenever the bowlers enters it, absolutely pounces on them, that is where Shikhar is so dangerous. He has hit 18 half tons in his IPL career so far for Deccan Chargers, DD, MI and SRH.

3. Rohit Sharma (DC, MI) 22:

Rohit Sharma has 22 fifties in IPL history.(Photo Source: BCCI)

Rohit Hitman Sharma is what his fans like to refer the Indian opener and Mumbai Indians skipper like. His journey is a story, we can all accept and always knew Rohit has the talent but has rarely been able to justify it with consistent performance. Though Rohit Sharma has been in good nick off late, we will have to wait for the season to start and him to play, only then will it be possible to assess the Mumbai lad. He has by now scored 22 half-centuries in his IPL life.

2. Suresh Raina (CSK) 23:

Suresh Raina has 23 half-centuries in IPL history.(Photo Source: BCCI)

Suresh Raina’s IPL career is not only as old as the tournament but has also played the most number of matches by a player in the league. He is also the overall leading run scorer of the Indian domestic league. Raina has right from the beginning been a part of the CSK team and continues to be a vital cog in their success. The splendid left hander has hit 23 which is also the most number of half centuries by a player in IPL.

1. Gautam Gambhir (DD, KKR) 24:

Gautam Gambhir has 24 fifties in IPL history.(Photo Source: BCCI)

Gautam Gambhir the former Delhi Daredevils and ruling Kolkata Knight Riders champions skipper is a classic left hand batsman. He likes to use the pace of the quicker bowlers early on and uses his feet extremely well against the spinners. Gambhir knows all the shots in the book and has the ability to shift gears at will. The KKR captain has scored 24 half-centuries in his IPL career thus far.

(All Stats And Records Updated till 9th April 2015)
(KKR vs MI IPL8 Match 1)