IPL 2018: Top 10 Players with most 50s in the tournament

T20 cricket is mostly about smacking the leather from the outset. However, an aggressive intent blended with matured cricket can work wonders for a batsman. Subsequently, they show consistency and develop themselves as vital elements of the batting lineup. The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been a massive extravaganza over the years

As the tournament has progressed, several batsmen have made a name for themselves in the event. They have racked up runs at will and has been indispensable elements of their respective teams. Half-centuries in T20 cricket is an extremely difficult and rare feat to accomplish. A century is something barely heard, thus making just the handful of batsmen beneficiairies of consistency. In our article, let’s take you through the top ten half-century makers in the tournament.

1. David Warner – 39

David Warner has emerged as one of the most consistent players in the T20 format. The cricketer has also been plying his trade in the Indian Premier League for several years. He made his debut in 2009 for the Delhi Daredevils and has grown in stature as the tournament has progressed. The Paddington-born batsman has scored 39 fifty-plus scores in 114 games and currently tops the list.

After a couple of seasons, the Aussie cricketer moved to the Sunrisers Hyderabad team. In 2016 he also captained his team to their maiden triumph in IPL by defeating the Royal Challengers Bangalore. Warner has recently led Australia to a T20I series victory and the Sunrisers would be hoping for the Kangaroo to fire on all cylinders in the upcoming season.