Virat Kohli holds the record for scoring most fifties in the T20 World Cup. Kohli has scored 15 fifties in the T20 World Cup history. He scored his first fifty in the 2012 T20 World Cup and his last in the 2024 T20 World Cup final.
T20 cricket has been known to be a batters' format, given the small boundary sizes and the power-packed hitters. Scoring a fifty in the T20 World Cup shows exceptional batting skills, composure under pressure, and the ability to adapt to different bowling attacks and match situations.
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Most Fifties Scored in the T20 World Cup
Let's see the top 15 batters who have consistently delivered for their teams in the T20 World Cup by scoring half-centuries in important matches.
| Rank | Player | Team | Matches | Runs | 50s |
| 1 | Virat Kohli | India | 35 | 1290 | 15 |
| 2 | Rohit Sharma | India | 47 | 1220 | 12 |
| 3 | David Warner | Australia | 41 | 984 | 8 |
| 4 | Chris Gayle | West Indies | 33 | 965 | 7 |
| 5 | Mahela Jayawardene | Sri Lanka | 31 | 1016 | 6 |
| 6 | Jos Buttler | England | 35 | 1013 | 6 |
| 7 | Tillakaratne Dilshan | Sri Lanka | 35 | 897 | 6 |
| 8 | KL Rahul | India | 11 | 322 | 5 |
| 9 | Suryakumar Yadav | India | 18 | 480 | 5 |
| 10 | Max O'Dowd | Netherlands | 15 | 444 | 5 |
| 11 | Babar Azam | Pakistan | 17 | 549 | 5 |
| 12 | Pathum Nissanka | Sri Lanka | 18 | 485 | 5 |
| 13 | Mohammad Rizwan | Pakistan | 17 | 566 | 5 |
| 14 | Shane Watson | Australia | 24 | 537 | 5 |
| 15 | AB de Villiers | South Africa | 30 | 717 | 5 |
Top Players with Highest Fifties in T20 World Cup
Virat Kohli (India) - 15 Fifties
India's Virat Kohli “King of Cricket” leads the pack with 15 scores of 50+ runs in the T20 World Cup. He scored two fifties in 2012, 4 fifties in 2014, 3 fifties in 2016, 1 fifty in 2021, 4 more fifties in 2022 and 1 in 2024. Known for his exceptional chasing ability, Kohli's fifties have often played a key role in India's T20 World Cup victories.
Rohit Sharma (India) - 12 Fifties
Rohit Sharma follows closely in second place with 12 fifties in the T20 World Cup. He scored one fifty each in the first four editions, 2 fifties in 2014, 2 fifties in 2021, and 1 in 2022 and 3 more in 2024. Rohit's elegant stroke play and fifties often provide a strong foundation for the Indian batting line-up.
David Warner (Australia) - 8 Fifties
Australia's opener, David Warner, has played in seven T20 World Cups. He scored one fifty in 2009, one in 2010, and one in 2012. His best performance came in the 2021 T20 World Cup, where he scored three half-centuries against Sri Lanka, West Indies, and New Zealand and was the Player of the Tournament.
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Chris Gayle (West Indies) - 7 Fifties
Chris Gayle is a T20 legend. He has seven scores of 50+ runs, alongside the two hundreds in the T20 World Cup. He scored two fifties in 2009, one fifty in 2010, three fifties in 2012, and one more fifty in 2014. This shows his ability to score big and play anchor innings when required for the team.
Mahela Jayawardena (Sri Lanka) - 6 Fifties
Sri Lanka's Mahela Jayawardena is fourth on the list with 6 fifties in the T20 World Cup. Mahela hit one half-century each in the 2007 and 2009 editions. In 2010, he made 2 half centuries and 1 century. He hit a 50 on home soil in 2012 and another two years later as Sri Lanka lifted the trophy.
Jos Buttler (England) - 6 Fifties
England's captain and wicketkeer Jos Buttler has hit six fifties in the T20 World Cup. In 34 matches played from the 2012 to 2024 T20 World Cup, Buttler scored a high of 101* against Sri Lanka in 2021. Jos Buttler is leading the England's 2024 T20 World Cup squad.
Tillakaratne Dilshan (Sri Lanka) - 6 Fifties
Tillakaratne Dilshan, the former Sri Lankan opener, has hit six half-centuries in the T20 World Cup in 35 matches. Dilshan played from 2007 to 2016 and was the pioneer of many innovative batting techniques, such as the scoop shot.
KL Rahul (India) - 5 Fifties
KL Rahul has scored five fifties in just 11 matches in the T20 World Cup. He played in the 2021 and 2022 World Cups and scored heavily, coming in at the top of the order. Rahul scored three fifties in 2021 (against Afghanistan, Scotland, and Namibia) and two fifties in 2022 (against Bangladesh and Zimbabwe).
Suryakumar Yadav (India) - 5 Fifties
India's Suryakumar Yadav has hit five fifties in the T20 World Cup. Suryakumar has played from the 2021 edition until 2024 and has a high score of 68 against South Africa in Perth. His best performance came during the 2022 World T20 when he hit three fifties each.
Babar Azam (Pakistan) - 5 Fifties
The elegant Pakistan captain Babar Azam has scored five fifties in the T20 World Cup, four in 2021 and one in 2022. Babar is known for his classical stroke play, and his ability to build partnerships makes him a vital batter in the Pakistan batting line-up.
FAQs
Who has the most fifties in T20 World Cup history?
India's Virat Kohli has hit the most fifties in T20 World Cup history. Kohli has hit 15 fifties in 6 T20 World Cups.
How many fifties has Rohit Sharma scored in the T20 World Cup?
Rohit Sharma has hit 12 fifties in the T20 World Cups. He has played in every T20 World Cup from 2007 to 2024 and added 3 more to his tally during the 2024 T20 World Cup.
What is the maximum fifties scored in one T20 World Cup history?
Three players - Virat Kohli, Babar Azam, and Matthew Hayden - have hit a maximum of four fifties in one T20 World Cup. Kohli did it twice in 2014 and 2022, while Babar scored in 2021 and Hayden in 2007.
Who has scored the most 50s in T20 cricket?
India's Virat Kohli has hit the most fifties in T20 cricket. Kohli has hit a record 38 fifties in T20 internationals. Babar Azam is second with 36 fifties.
