Most Fifties By a Batsman In ICC Cricket World Cup History

One of the most impressive batting records in the World Cup is the record for most fifties. A fifty is defined as scoring 50 runs or more in a single inning. It is a difficult feat to achieve, even for the best batsmen in the world. However, there have been a few batsmen who have been able to score multiple fifties in the World Cup.

List of Most Fifties Players in ODI Cricket World Cup in 1975–2023

Player	Span	Mat	Inns	Runs	Ave	50	50+
SR Tendulkar (IND)	1992-2011	45	44	2278	56.95	15	21
Shakib Al Hasan (BAN)	2007-2019	29	29	1146	45.84	10	12
KC Sangakkara (SL)	2003-2015	37	35	1532	56.74	7	12
RT Ponting (AUS)	1996-2011	46	42	1743	45.86	6	11
AB de Villiers (SA)	2007-2015	23	22	1207	63.52	6	10
HH Gibbs (SA)	1999-2007	25	23	1067	56.15	8	10
JH Kallis (SA)	1996-2011	36	32	1148	45.92	9	10
RG Sharma (IND)	2015-2019	17	17	978	65.20	3	9
SPD Smith (AUS)	2011-2019	24	20	834	46.33	8	9
F du Plessis (SA)	2011-2019	23	21	926	57.87	7	9
MD Crowe (NZ)	1983-1992	21	21	880	55.00	8	9
GA Gooch (ENG)	1979-1992	21	21	897	44.85	8	9
Javed Miandad (PAK)	1975-1996	33	30	1083	43.32	8	9
AC Gilchrist (AUS)	1999-2007	31	31	1085	36.16	8	9
BC Lara (WI)	1992-2007	34	33	1225	42.24	7	9
DPMD Jayawardene (SL)	1999-2015	40	34	1100	35.48	5	9
ST Jayasuriya (SL)	1992-2007	38	37	1165	34.26	6	9
MJ Clarke (AUS)	2007-2015	25	21	888	63.42	8	8
Yuvraj Singh (IND)	2003-2011	23	21	738	52.71	7	8
R Dravid (IND)	1999-2007	22	21	860	61.42	6	8
IVA Richards (WI)	1975-1987	23	21	1013	63.31	5	8
SB Styris (NZ)	2003-2011	26	22	909	53.47	6	8
ME Waugh (AUS)	1992-1999	22	22	1004	52.84	4	8
TM Dilshan (SL)	2007-2015	27	25	1112	52.95	4	8
M Azharuddin (IND)	1987-1999	30	25	826	39.33	8	8
V Kohli (IND)	2011-2019	26	26	1030	46.81	6	8
SO Tikolo (KENYA)	1996-2011	28	27	768	29.53	8	8
S Chanderpaul (WI)	1996-2011	31	28	970	40.41	7	8
PA de Silva (SL)	1987-2003	35	32	1064	36.68	6	8
CH Gayle (WI)	2003-2019	35	34	1186	35.93	6	8

Top 5 Players with Most Fifties In ICC Cricket World Cup All Time

SR Tendulkar (IND)

Sachin Tendulkar is the leading century scorer in the World Cup, with 15 fifties. He is also the overall leading run scorer in the tournament, with 2278 runs. Tendulkar was known for his consistency and his ability to score runs in all conditions. He was also a very good leader, and he helped India reach the World Cup final in 2003.

Shakib Al Hasan (BAN)

Shakib Al Hasan is the second-leading fifty scorer in the World Cup, with 10 fifties. He is also the leading run scorer in the tournament for Bangladesh, with 1145 runs. Shakib is a very versatile player, and he is one of the best all-rounders in the world. He is also a very good leader, and he has helped Bangladesh to achieve a number of successes in recent years.

KC Sangakkara (SL)

Kumar Sangakkara is the third-leading fifty scorer in the World Cup, with 7 fifties. He is also the overall leading run scorer in the tournament for Sri Lanka, with 1532 runs. Sangakkara was known for his solid batting technique and his ability to score runs in all conditions. He was also a very good wicketkeeper, and he is considered to be one of the best all-rounders of all time.

RT Ponting (AUS)

Ricky Ponting is the fourth-leading fifty scorer in the World Cup, with 6 fifties. He is also the overall leading run scorer in the tournament for Australia, with 1743 runs. Ponting was known for his aggressive batting style and his ability to score runs under pressure. He was also a very good leader, and he led Australia to two World Cup titles in 2003 and 2007.

AB de Villiers (SA)

AB de Villiers is the fifth-leading fifty scorer in the World Cup, with 6 fifties. He is also the overall leading run scorer in the tournament for South Africa, with 1207 runs. De Villiers was known for his 360-degree batting style and his ability to hit the ball to all parts of the ground. He was also a very good fielder, and he is considered to be one of the best batsmen of all time.