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List of Most Half-Centuries in IPL

A complete list of cricketers with the most half-centuries (50+ scores) in IPL history, highlighting the most consistently prolific batters in the tournament.

8 itemsUpdated Mar 23, 2026

Half-centuries are the measure of consistent batting in T20 cricket, and no player has scored more fifties in the IPL than Virat Kohli. With 63 half-centuries as of 2025 — surpassing David Warner's previous record — Kohli's consistency across 18 seasons is unmatched. The list of most IPL half-centuries is dominated by India's top-order batters who have played for most or all of the tournament's history, with Shikhar Dhawan (50+), David Warner (56), and Rohit Sharma (40+) completing the top group. Half-centuries are a key indicator of a player's impact across a full season, and batters who convert starts into 50+ scores consistently tend to win Orange Caps and title medals.

#	Name	Team	Record	Nationality	Half centuries
1	Virat Kohli — 63 Half-Centuries All-Time Record for Most IPL Fifties \| RCB Virat Kohli holds the all-time record for most half-centuries in IPL history with 63 — surpassing David Warner's previous record during IPL 2025. His 63 fifties, combined with 8 hundreds, give him 71 scores of 50+ in IPL — an extraordinary measure of consistent run-scoring across 18 seasons.	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	All-time IPL record for most half-centuries	Indian	63
2	David Warner — 56 Half-Centuries Sunrisers Hyderabad / Multiple Teams David Warner scored 56 IPL half-centuries — second on the all-time list — primarily for Sunrisers Hyderabad. His consistency as an opener, combined with 4 centuries, made him one of the most prolific batters in IPL history and the 3-time Orange Cap winner.	—	—	Australian	56
3	Shikhar Dhawan — 50+ Half-Centuries Multiple Teams \| Most Fours in IPL History Shikhar Dhawan scored 50+ IPL half-centuries across his career with multiple teams, making him one of the five most prolific IPL batters of the modern era. His elegant left-handed batting and ability to build innings at the top of the order defined his IPL legacy.	—	—	Indian	50+
4	Rohit Sharma — 40+ Half-Centuries Mumbai Indians \| 5-Time IPL Champion Captain Rohit Sharma has scored 40+ IPL half-centuries across his career, reflecting his consistency as Mumbai Indians' captain-batter across 18 seasons. His fifties in knockout matches and finals have been particularly impactful in shaping MI's title campaigns.	Mumbai Indians	—	Indian	40+
5	AB de Villiers — 40 Half-Centuries Royal Challengers Bangalore \| Strike Rate 151.68 AB de Villiers scored 40 IPL half-centuries for RCB (and Delhi), with a career strike rate of 151.68 — among the best for any high-volume IPL batter. His half-centuries were always characterised by explosive hitting and innovative strokeplay.	—	—	South African	40
6	Suresh Raina — 38 Half-Centuries Chennai Super Kings \| Mr. IPL Suresh Raina scored 38 IPL half-centuries for CSK (and Gujarat Lions), earning him the nickname 'Mr. IPL' for his consistent match-winning performances in the crucial middle overs. His ability to anchor innings and counter-attack made him indispensable.	—	—	Indian	38
7	KL Rahul — 38 Half-Centuries Multiple Teams \| Orange Cap 2020 KL Rahul has scored 38+ IPL half-centuries across his career with multiple franchises. His Orange Cap-winning 2020 season (670 runs at an average of 55.83) included many game-defining fifties that showcased his ability to pace an innings across different match situations.	—	—	Indian	38+
8	MS Dhoni — 24 Half-Centuries Chennai Super Kings \| Greatest Finisher in IPL History MS Dhoni scored 24 IPL half-centuries despite batting at number 6 or 7 for most of his career — a remarkable achievement. His finishing ability meant that many of his high-impact innings did not reach 50 but were no less crucial to CSK's victories.	Chennai Super Kings	—	Indian	24

This list is compiled from verified public records and reference sources. Last verified: March 23, 2026.

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