5 Players With Most Half-Centuries In T20s

Soumyajit Dutta

Virat Kohli [Source: AP Photos]Virat Kohli [Source: AP Photos]

Virat Kohli added another glittering feather to his cap during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2024 clash against Rajasthan Royals, smashing his 100th T20 half-century to join David Warner in a rarefied air of consistency. 

The landmark innings not only propelled RCB’s fight but also solidified Kohli’s status as one of the format’s modern-day titans. In light of Kohli's historic landmark, let's take a look at the top 5 batters who has the most T20 fifties in history!

5) 86 - Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler has firmly established himself as one of the most consistent and explosive batters in T20 cricket, with an impressive tally of 86 half-centuries to his name between 2009 and 2025. Renowned for his ability to dominate bowlers across formats, Buttler has scored over 12,000 runs in 440 T20 matches at a strike rate of 145.36. 

Buttler’s 86 fifties reflect his remarkable consistency at the top of the order and his knack for anchoring innings while accelerating when needed, making him one of the most feared T20 openers of his generation.

4) 88 - Chris Gayle

Chris Gayle’s explosive T20 career saw him smash 88 fifties in 455 innings, blending brute force with remarkable consistency. With 14,562 runs at a 144.75 strike rate, his 36.22 average underscores his dominance across leagues. 

The ‘Universe Boss’ also holds a record 22 T20 centuries, making his 88 half-centuries part of a dual-threat legacy. Gayle’s 175* (IPL 2013) epitomizes his ability to turn fifties into monumental innings, cementing his status as a T20 icon.

3) 90 - Babar Azam

Babar Azam’s 90 T20 half-centuries reflect his sublime technique and adaptability, amassing 11,042 runs at a stellar average of 43.13. With a strike rate of 129.32, his 101 scores of 50+ highlight his knack for converting starts into impactful innings. 

The Pakistani star’s 1,163 fours and 207 sixes underscore a balanced approach, blending classical strokeplay with modern aggression. Despite 20 ducks, his reliability cements him among T20 greats like Gayle and Buttler.

2) 100 - Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli played a mindful knock on April 13 against Rajasthan Royals that helped him reach the massive 100-50s mark in T20 cricket. Amassing a staggering 13,134 runs in 405 matches, Kohli boasts an impressive average of 41+ and a healthy strike rate of 134+. 

With 9 centuries and 100 fifties, Virat Kohli has been the bedrock of India's and Royal Challengers Bengaluru's batting line-ups for nearly two decades. His highest score of 122* exemplifies his ability to anchor innings while accelerating when required.

1) 108 - David Warner

Topping the list with 108 T20 fifties, David Warner redefined explosive consistency, amassing 12,925 runs at a strike rate of 140.27 across 399 innings. The Australian dynamo, known for his aggressive starts as an opener, boasts 116 scores of 50+, blending flair with longevity. 

His 1,309 fours and 462 sixes epitomize a career built on dismantling attacks, while a 36.92 average underscores his reliability. Warner’s adaptability across formats and leagues cements his legacy as T20 cricket’s most prolific half-centurion.