Players with the most 50+ scores in an IPL season

Every batsman aspires to hit as many runs as possible with the most hundreds in the thrilling world of the Indian Premier League (IPL). In addition to holding numerous other records, such as the most runs and fifties in IPL history, Virat Kohli is the player with the most hundreds in this tournament. In addition to these records, he also holds a unique record for scoring the most fifties in an IPL season. In this article, we will learn about the players who scored the most half-centuries in an IPL season.

11 - Virat Kohli (2016)

RCB’s Virat Kohli scored a record-breaking 973 runs in IPL 2016, including 4 centuries and 7 fifties. He crossed the 50-run mark 11 times in that season. Due to his consistency in the top order, RCB managed to reach the final. With a remarkable average of 81.08 and a strike rate of 152.03 throughout that season, Kohli set records for runs. He has put in a lot of effort to win the IPL trophy. He scored an incredible 113 off 50 balls while playing with stitches in his hand against Kings XI Punjab. Nevertheless, RCB lost their final and lost the chance to win the championship despite all. Virat's IPL 2016 cricket highlights are still highly viewed by fans, who anticipate that he will perform similarly.

9 - David Warner (2016 & 2019)

Along with Virat Kohli, David Warner was equally impressive for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2016. He scored 848 runs with 9 fifty-plus scores. He batted brilliantly that season. He scored at an average of 60.57 with a strike rate of 151.42. Under his leadership, SRH also clinched the trophy in 2016. Warner achieved the same feat during the 2019 Indian Premier League, scoring 692 runs. He made these runs at a strike rate of 143.86 and an average of 69.20. Additionally, he won the 2019 IPL Orange Cap.

8 - Chris Gayle (2012)

Chris Gayle was considered one of the explosive batsmen in cricket history of all time. In his IPL career, he has played for Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Punjab Kings. During IPL 2012, playing for RCB, He scored 733 runs with one century and seven half-centuries. He crossed the half-century mark a total of eight times in that edition. He played in that season with an average of 61.08 and a strike rate of 160.74.

8 - Kane Williamson (2018)

In IPL 2018, playing as the captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kane Williamson scored 735 runs with an average of 52.50 and a strike rate of 142.44. In this edition, he scored 8 half-centuries for his team. His brilliant performance that season helped Sunrisers Hyderabad reach the final, but they eventually lost to CSK in the finals. His calm and composed batting style, his ability to find gaps, sets him apart from other batsmen, and he is considered one of the greatest players in world cricket.

8 - Jos Buttler (2022)

Jos Buttler is considered one of the best players in IPL history. He scored a lot of runs each year. With four hundred and four half-centuries, he tied Kohli's record for most hundreds in a season while playing for the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2022. He also reached the 50-mark eight times. With 863 runs, an average of 57.53, and a strike rate of 149.05, he was the season's top scorer. RR made it to the finals that season thanks to his outstanding performance, but they fell to the Gujarat Titans in the last game. Apart from Buttler, Faf du Plessis in 2023, and Virat Kohli have also crossed the 50 mark more than eight times in 2023 and 2025.