Many batters dream of representing their team in all formats of the game. But a few have the traits to succeed in the game and earn themselves a spot across formats.
Over the years, the cricketing world has seen some stalwarts dazzle the field with their extraordinary talent and consistency. These batters have also shown the art of accumulating big scores match after match.
In this article, let’s look at the top 10 batters with the most 50+ scores in all formats combined.
Most 50+ Scores in All Formats
| Player | Innings | 100s | 50s | 50+ Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sachin Tendulkar (IND) | 782 | 100 | 164 | 264 |
| Virat Kohli (IND) | 610 | 81 | 141 | 222 |
| Ricky Ponting (AUS) | 668 | 71 | 146 | 217 |
| Kumar Sangakkara (SL) | 666 | 63 | 153 | 216 |
| Jacques Kallis (SA) | 617 | 62 | 149 | 211 |
| Rahul Dravid (IND) | 605 | 48 | 146 | 194 |
| Mahela Jayawardene (SL) | 725 | 54 | 136 | 190 |
| Shivnarine Chanderpaul (WI) | 553 | 41 | 125 | 166 |
| Inzamam-ul-Haq (PAK) | 551 | 35 | 129 | 164 |
| Brian Lara (WI) | 521 | 53 | 111 | 164 |
Key Insights
264: Sachin Tendulkar is the undisputed king of 50+ scores across formats. The GOAT batter garnered 264 knocks of 50 or more runs in his 24-year-long international career. All of his 50+ scores came in 2 formats — 145 in ODIs and 119 in Tests. Those 50-plus knocks are also the most by a batter in both formats.
1: Moreover, Tendulkar is the leading centurion across formats, with 100 tons to his name.
50: India’s star batter Virat Kohli went past Tendulkar’s tally of 49 ODI hundreds to claim the top spot. Kohli brought up his 50th ODI century in November 2023 during the World Cup Semifinal against New Zealand in Mumbai. And now he has the second-most 50-plus scores across formats, right behind his idol.
100: There are over 50 players who have 100 or more knocks of 50+ scores in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is combined.
30: In the T20I format, Virat Kohli, Babar Azam, and Rohit Sharma have more than 30 50+ knocks in their kitties.
140: Only 2 openers — Chris Gayle and David Warner — have etched 140 or more 50-plus scores in all formats combined.
27: Among the tailenders who bat between No. 8 and 11, New Zealand’s Daniel Vettori has accumulated 27 50+ scores. And he is the only tailender with 25+ such knocks.
