David Warner- Sunrisers Hyderabad-44 Fifties
The Australian opener has been destroying many a bowling attacks in the IPL for a long time. The Hyderabad captain has been one of the most consistent players for his team. He won them the title back in 2016, with his batting and his leadership abilities. He has hit 44 fifties in his IPL career also has scored 4 centuries which makes him a very vital component of the Hyderabad team. He is very good not only against the fast bowlers but also has the gift of playing spin pretty well.
Suresh Raina- Chennai Super Kings – 38 Fifties
Suresh Raina has been playing for Chennai since the start of the IPL in 2008; he is perhaps the second most important voice in the dressing room. Dhoni has always heaped lot of praise for the batting ability of Raina, coming in at number 3 for the most of his IPL career; he has been instrumental in many wins for the team. His ability to rotate the strike with quick running and power strokes has been the single biggest factor in many a success. His 38 fifties and one hundred proves his worth to CSK and its legions of fans who call him Chinna Thala out of respect and affection.
Shikhar Dhawan – Delhi Capitals – 37 Fifties
India opener Dhawan returns to Delhi this season after playing for them in the first two editions. Gabbar as he is called is an explosive opening batsman in every form of the game that he plays and the IPL is no exception. In the 159 matches that he has played he has scored 37 fifties for the teams that he has played for so far. Shikhar has always been known to a good timer of the ball, not only does have the touch of class when he times the ball, but also the required power while executing it.
Virat Kohli – Royal Challengers Bangalore – 36 Fifties
India captain Virat Kohli holds the record for the most runs in a season and also the most hundreds in a season, his 36 scores of 50 and five centuries in the IPL outline his value to the Bangalore team. Even though he is still to put his hand around the IPL trophy he has been one of the biggest names in any IPL eleven fantasy teams. Kohli has the knack of switching gears depending on the situation and bringing his team home to numerous victories.
Rohit Sharma – Mumbai Indians – 36 Fifties
Mumbai Indians have been a very successful side in the history of the IPL, which is clear with them winning 4 IPL titles all under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma. Opening the batting or playing in the middle order he has performed very well for Mumbai and his record of 36 fifties and one hundred proves what a vital player he is for his team. Rohit has the gift of timing to the fast bowlers and the ability to read the spinners well and deposit deep into the stands, his batting has always been seen as a special treat to eyes of many fans.
Gautam Gambhir – Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders – 36 Fifties
by the time Gautam Gambhir took charge of Kolkata it was looking for an inspiration and he certainly gave them one. Gambhir was instrumental in the two ICC showpiece finals that he played for India by scoring crucial knocks which won India the T-20 and the 50 over world cups. Gambhir has scored 36 IPL fifties and has led them to two IPL trophies. His fearless batting and inspiration captaincy made Kolkata a very strong unit which was always in the hunt for the title in the latter stages of the tournament.
AB De Villiers – Royal Challengers Bangalore – 33 Fifties
Is there any list in the world that AB De Villiers isn’t a part of? Along with Kohli, it’s his batting and ability to bisect the field and take the bowlers to the cleaners which is the most feared in the IPL. He has scored 33 fifties and three centuries, his unique style of batting and the penchant to take his home in a tricky chase is his strongest point. AB at the crease puts most Bangalore fans at ease, and gives jitters to all the opposition bowlers.
Chris Gayle – Kings Xi Punjab -28 50s
World Boss as he calls himself holds most of the batting records that can be possibly set in the IPL. Already a legend of the game world over, Gayle is as destructive as they come, with his swagger and West Indian flair; his knocks in the IPL are legendary. Gayle seems to have that extra fraction of a set to rock back and pull or just ease the ball into the covers. His 28 fifties and six centuries have been a hall mark of consistent power hitting the IPL has witnessed so far. He makes the list of most batting line ups in a dream IPL eleven and has been the supreme entertainer the league needed as a thumbnail to glory.
Ajinkya Rahane – Delhi Capitals – 27 50s
Indian test vice-captain has been a consistent and quiet performer over the years. His batting modeled more on the mold of Rahul Dravid has been safe and consistent in performances for the teams that he has played so far. Rahane has managed to hit 27 fifties and two centuries in his 140 match IPL career so far. Rahane has changed many a cricket commentators’ views that a pure test batsman can also play the shortest version without it affecting his game.
Robin Uthappa- Rajasthan Royals-24 50s
IPL veteran and two time champion with Kolkata, robin Uthappa has mostly played as an opener for the last few years. His batting has the solidity and the power at the top, to give his team a flying start. A former India international, he has been part of the IPL since its inception, before making his move to Rajasthan he had played for 3 other franchisees and has scored 24 fifties in his IPL career which has seen him make it to the top ten of the fifties scored list.