One of the best foreign players who have ever participated in the Indian Premier League, David Warner, currently holds the record for most half-centuries (53) in the competition’s history.
Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli, with 46 and 42 half-centuries, respectively, come next to him.
| Player | Cons. 50s | Scores | Team | Opponent | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virender Sehwag | 5 | 57, 87*, 73, 63, 73 | DC | PWI, PWI, MI, RR, RR | 2012 |
| Jos Buttler | 5 | 67, 51, 82, 95*, 94* | RR | DC, PBKS, PBKS, CSK, MI | 2018 |
| David Warner | 5 | 70*, 51, 50, 67, 57 | SRH | PBKS, DC, CSK, KKR, CSK | 2019 |
| B Sai Sudharsan | 5 | 57, 55, 61, 53*, 50* | GT | PBKS, RR, SRH, KKR, CSK | 2026 |
| Virat Kohli | 4 | 109, 75*, 113, 54* | RCB | GL, KKR, PBKS, DC | 2016 |
| Kane Williamson | 4 | 56, 83*, 51, 81 | SRH | RCB, DC, CSK, RCB | 2018 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | 4 | 69*, 57, 101*, 106* | DC | MI, RR, CSK, PBKS | 2020 |
| Faf du Plessis | 4 | 95*, 50, 56, 50 | CSK | KKR, RCB, SRH, MI | 2021 |
| Devon Conway | 4 | 50, 83, 77*, 56 | CSK | RR, RCB, SRH, KKR | 2023 |
In the IPL, a streak of consecutive half-centuries is a remarkable feat that showcases a player’s consistency and form. Among the illustrious names to achieve this milestone, Virender Sehwag leads the pack with five consecutive fifties for Delhi Capitals in 2012, displaying his dominance with scores of 57, 87*, 73, 63, and 73 against various opponents. Jos Buttler replicated this achievement for Rajasthan Royals in 2018, notching up fifties against Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings, Chennai Super Kings, and Mumbai Indians, with scores of 67, 51, 82, 95*, and 94*.
David Warner joined the elite club in 2019, contributing crucial fifties for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals, Chennai Super Kings, and Kolkata Knight Riders, scoring 70*, 51, 50, 67, and 57, respectively. In 2016, Virat Kohli displayed his batting prowess for Royal Challengers Bangalore, amassing consecutive fifties against Gujarat Lions, Kolkata Knight Riders, Kings XI Punjab, and Delhi Capitals, with scores of 109, 75*, 113, and 54*.
Other notable players include Kane Williamson, Shikhar Dhawan, Faf du Plessis, and Devon Conway, each registering four consecutive half-centuries during various IPL seasons, showcasing their resilience and ability to consistently perform at the highest level.
