Most T20I 50-plus scores by captain in winning causes

Batting has been the dominant suit in the shortest format of the game and more often than not it’s the batters who set up the win for their respective sides. But it is an added bonus when the designated captain of the side leads from the front with the bat in hand. Here is the of captain’s with most fifties in a winning causes in T20Is.

3. Rohit Sharma – 8

Arguably one of best players in white ball cricket, Rohit Sharma’s records speaks volumes of his talent. The flamboyant opener is the leading run-scorer in the shortest format of the game and is renowned for his fearless approach with the bat. Rohit took over the mantle from Virat Kohli last year and under his leadership the Indian team has emerged as one of the favourites for the T20 World Cup. Leading from the front, the Indian skipper has registered eight half-centuries in winning cause for the Men in Blue.

2. Aaron Finch – 12

Australia’s limited-over skipper Aaron Finch had come under scrutiny for his poor form of late, but the Aussie is in elite company when it comes to leading from the front. The explosive opener led the Australian team to their maiden T20 World Cup title last year and is adamant about defending their title this year. Finch has scored an impressive 12 half-centuries when Australia have won the game under his leadership.

1. Babar Azam – 14

With two openers already on this list, it is no surprise that another opener occupies the top spot. Pakistan’s all-format skipper Babar Azam, who has promoted himself to the top of the order in the shortest format of the game, is one of the most sought-after talents in the world. The batting ace has registered a 14 half-centuries for Pakistan in winning causes.