5 players with most fifties in T20 cricket
In a format like T20, it is difficult for a batsman to score a century given the limited number of overs. However, smashing a half-century is one such milestone that a batsman can achieve in the game. On that note, let us look at five players with the most fifties in T20 cricket.
5. Aaron Finch (69 fifties)
Australian opener Aaron Finch is one of the best T20 openers going around. The right-handed batter has smashed a total of 69 half-centuries while playing T20 cricket. He has also made 5,521 runs in the 20-over format and has represented several franchises in and around the world.
4. Rohit Sharma and AB de Villiers (69 fifties)
Indian opener Rohit Sharma and former South African batter AB de Villiers come fourth on the list. Both Rohit and de Villiers are considered two of the most dangerous batters in 20-over format. They have made 69 fifties each in the T20 format, and have been prolific for the teams they have represented.
3. Virat Kohli (76 fifties)
Considered as a white-ball format legend, Indian run-machine Virat Kohli comes third on the list for most fifties. The 33-year-old has stroked 76 half-centuries throughout his career. The right-handed batter, apart from playing for India, has also represented Royal Challengers Bangalore and his state Delhi.
2. David Warner (86 fifties)
Australian pocket-dynamite, David Warner comes second in the list of most fifties by a batter. The left-handed batter has stroked 86 half-centuries in the 20-over format and has played many match-winning knocks for his teams. Apart from representing Australia, Warner has also played for Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals, New South Wales and St Lucia Stars among other teams.
1. Chris Gayle (88 fifties)
Chris Gayle sits top on the list of most fifties by a batter in T20 format. The left-handed batter has stroked about 88 fifties in the 20-over format. Gayle has played for a number of franchises around the globe including Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Jamaica Tallawahs, Melbourne Renegades and Quetta Gladiators among other teams.
