The Men’s T20 World Cup is a tournament organised by the International Cricket Council (ICC). Teams from different countries compete against one another to emerge as champions of the tournament. There are many titles and records a team or a player can get based on their performance. These include the player with the most half centuries in T20 World Cup, player with the most 50s in a single World Cup, player with the highest runs, best batter, and best bowler.
Player with the most fifties in T20 World Cup
Virat Kohli holds the record for the player with the most half century in Men’s T20 World Cup tournament. Kohli scored 10 fifties in just 21 matches. India captain Rohit Sharma is in second place while Chris Gayle of West Indies is in third.
Players like India captain Rohit Sharma, David Warner of Australia, Yuvraj Singh, Babar Azam, AB de Villiers holds the record for the most half century.
Former players like Yuvraj Singh and AB de Villiers, along with present stars like India captain Rohit Sharma and Babar Azam, have played exceptionally in T20 World Cups, with Yuvraj Singh being one of the best batters during his time.
While Kohli leads the table along with Rohit Sharma, the previous record was by Chris Gayle. Gayle scored the most consecutive fifties in the T20 World Cup.
| Player | Team | Mts | Inn | Runs | Avg | 50s |
| Virat Kohli | India | 21 | 19 | 845 | 76.81 | 10 |
| Rohit Sharma | India | 33 | 31 | 965 | 34.46 | 8 |
| Chris Gayle | West Indies | 33 | 30 | 847 | 38.50 | 7 |
| M Jayawardene | Sri Lanka | 31 | 31 | 1016 | 39.07 | 6 |
| David Warner | Australia | 30 | 30 | 762 | 27.21 | 6 |
| T Dilshan | Sri Lanka | 35 | 24 | 897 | 30.93 | 6 |
| Shane Watson | Australia | 24 | 22 | 537 | 28.26 | 5 |
| AB de Villiers | South Africa | 30 | 29 | 717 | 29.87 | 5 |
| Babar Azam | Pakistan | 6 | 6 | 303 | 60.60 | 4 |
| Mathew Hayden | Australia | 6 | 6 | 265 | 88.33 | 4 |
Other T20 WC titles
Aside from the record for the most 50s, there are also records for the most catches, best bowling figures, most wickets, best wicket keeper with the most dismissals, most centuries, best strike rate, most number of runs or most runs, most sixes, and highest scorer, in the shortest format of the game.
Impact of IPL in T20 World Cup
The IPL, a tournament which features teams like Rajasthan Royals, Chennai Super Kings, and Mumbai Indians, has featured different batsmen and bowlers from countries like England, Australia, India, New Zealand, Ireland, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka, have produced thrilling matches.
Batsman who have played in the IPL tournament season over a span of a few years and more than one season, will have plenty of experience in international tournaments. Whether they have won or will win the IPL season, their target of improving their T20 play style will improve by competing in the league.
Players from countries like Australia, England, New Zealand, Ireland, Bangladesh, South Africa, and Sri Lanka get a chance to practice in the Indian Premier League ahead of such mega events and improve their overall tally.
Players with the most consecutive half centuries in ODI World Cup
Javed Miandad of Pakistan holds the record for the most consecutive half-centuries in ODI World Cups, he scored 9 consecutive fifties during the 1987 World Cup.
|
Runs |
Inn |
Opposition |
Date |
|
78 |
1 |
India |
24 Mar 1987 |
|
78 |
2 |
India |
26 Mar 1987 |
|
74 |
2 |
Australia |
3 Apr 1987 |
|
60 |
1 |
England |
7 Apr 1987 |
|
52 |
2 |
India |
10 Apr 1987 |
|
113 |
1 |
England |
21 May 1987 |
|
71 |
2 |
England |
23 May 1987 |
|
68 |
1 |
England |
25 May 1987 |
|
103 |
1 |
Sri Lanka |
8 Oct 1987 |
The second place for the most consecutive half centuries in ODI World Cup is also by a player from Pakistan, Imam-ul-Haq who managed to score a remarkable 7 consecutive 50s during the 2022 session against England, Australia and the West Indies.
The Pakistan team holds both the 1st place and the 2nd for the title of the most consecutive half centuries in ODI World Cup.
Players with the most consecutive half centuries in a T20 World Cup (Virat Kohli, Chris Gayle, and more)
The record of the most consecutive half centuries in a Men’s T20 World Cup is held by Virat Kohli. Virat scored the most consecutive half centuries in a T20 World Cup with 14 fifties in 27 matches from 2012-2022 with an average of 81.5. He is also one of the highest scorer in this cricket format.
This record will not be beaten anytime soon because the 2nd position on the list is held by the West Indies player Chris Gayle with only 7 fifties as compared to Virat’s record of 14 fifties. Gayle from the West Indies is another player who has been explosive with the bat.
Hence it is safe to say that Kohli will hold on to the record of most fifties in a T20 World Cup for a very long time.
Below is a list of the top 10 most consecutive fifties in a T20 World Cup:
|
Pos |
Player |
Team |
Span |
Mat |
Runs |
50s |
|
1 |
Virat Kohli |
India |
2012-2022 |
27 |
1141 |
14 |
|
2 |
CH Gayle |
West Indies |
2007-2021 |
33 |
965 |
7 |
|
3 |
RG Sharma |
India |
2007-2022 |
39 |
963 |
9 |
|
4 |
DPMD Jayawardene |
Sri Lanka |
2007-2014 |
31 |
1016 |
6 |
|
5 |
TM Dilshan |
Sri Lanka |
2007-2016 |
35 |
897 |
6 |
|
6 |
DA Warner |
Australia |
2009-2022 |
34 |
806 |
6 |
|
7 |
KL Rahul |
India |
2021-2022 |
11 |
322 |
5 |
|
8 |
Babar Azam |
Pakistan |
2021-2022 |
13 |
427 |
5 |
|
9 |
P Nissanka |
Sri Lanka |
2021-2022 |
15 |
435 |
5 |
|
10 |
SR Watson |
Australia |
2007-2016 |
24 |
537 |
5 |
Player with the most half centuries in the T20 World Cup
We will take a look at the top 5 batters who scored the most half centuries in a single World Cup.
|
Name |
Team |
50s |
Year |
| Virat Kohli |
India |
8 |
2023 |
| Sachin Tendulkar |
India |
7 |
2023 |
| Shakib Al Hasan |
Bangladesh |
7 |
2019 |
| Rohit Sharma |
India |
6 |
2019 |
| David Warner |
Australia |
6 |
2019 |
1. Virat Kohli
Kohli of India managed to put his name on the list of the most fifties in 2023 with a total of 8 half centuries in the tournament.
His skills were on full display as he scored 3 centuries and 5 half centuries with 711 runs in just 10 innings at a remarkable average of 101.75.
Kohli’s ability to assess match situations and adjust his game accordingly was witnessed in each innings. Kohli became the backbone of his team’s batting lineup.
2. Sachin Tendulkar
The Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar’s performance in the 2023 World Cup was truly a memorable one, his performance was also a combination of skills and dominance.
He managed to score a memorable century and six 50s in 11 innings, culminating in 673 runs at an average of 61.18 and a strike rate of 89.25.
Tendulkar’s technique against the world’s premier bowlers was impeccable, and his ability to play both on the front and back foot made him a versatile threat in all conditions.
3. Shakib Al Hasan
Shakib Al Hasan’s World Cup 2019 campaign was a showcase of his brilliance, skills and remarkable performance on the pitch, and also not to forget his ability to stay composed under pressure.
He scored seven 50s, including two hundreds and five fifties, in 8 innings and amassed 606 runs at an average of 86.57 and a strike rate of 96.03.
His ability to anchor the innings while keeping the scoreboard ticking was crucial for Bangladesh.
4. Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma’s World Cup 2019 journey was marked by an incredible consistency and an ability to score big.
His six 50s scored in 9 innings, including a record five centuries and one fifty, summed up to 648 runs at an average of 81.00 and a strike rate of 98.33.
He demonstrated a remarkable ability to build innings and then dominate bowling attacks in the latter stages. His knocks reflected his maturity and understanding of match situations.
5. David Warner
During the 2019 World Cup, David Warner made a significant impact with his aggressive and consistent batting, scoring six 50s in 10 innings, which included three centuries and three fifties, amassing a total of 647 runs at an average of 71.88 and a strike rate of 89.36.
His ability to dominate bowlers with his powerful hitting and excellent hand-eye coordination proved to be crucial to his team in getting those advantages, Warner’s innings often provided his team with fast starts.
FAQs
Who has the most half centuries in T20 World Cup history?
Virat Kohli has scored the most 50s in T20 World Cups.
Who scored the most 50 scores in T20I history?
Babar Azam and Virat Kohli have scored the most 50 scores in T20I history.
Who scored 2 centuries in T20 World Cup?
Chris Gayle is the player who has scored two centuries in the Men’s T20 World Cups.
How many half centuries of Virat Kohli in T20 World Cup?
Kohli has scored 14 fifties in 25 innings of the T20 World Cups.
When is the T20 World Cup 2024?
The T20 World Cup 2024 begins on June 2.
Where is the T20 World Cup 2024 being held?
The T20 World Cup 2024 is being held in the United States and West Indies.
