Top 10 Batsmen with Most Half Centuries in International Cricket

Top 10 Batsmen with Most Half Centuries in International Cricket: Cricket is nowadays fast turning into a batsman’s game. World cricket has seen lots of half tons getting scored by batters on a daily basis. When we take into account the top 10 batsmen with most half centuries in international cricket, surprisingly only 3 Asians feature in the list. Let us go through the Top 10 Batsmen with Most Half Centuries in International Cricket: 10. Sourav Ganguly (India) – 107: Sourav Ganguly. (Photo Source: Getty Images) Nicknamed Dada, the flamboyant prince of Kolkatta stands 10th in the list of most half centuries in internationals. Dada is regarded by many as the master of off-side and is one of the very few who can pierce through the gaps precisely. Sourav was also one of the most successful Indian captains having taken India to a world cup final in 2003. Ganguly has 107 half centuries in his career, with 72 in ODI’s and 35 in tests. 9. Brian Lara (West Indies) – 111: Brian Lara .(Photo Source: Getty Images) With a cricket bat between his palms Brian Charles Lara is easily one of the more watchable players in world cricket. With 111 half centuries in his stellar career, Lara took batting to a whole new level and is the only one to register scores of 100, 200, 300, 400 and 500 respectively. He was many a times been the lone savior for his side with his reliable batting and exceptional prowess. Many bowlers have confessed that Lara was one of the toughest to bowl to. 8. Shivnarine Chanderpaul (West Indies) – 125*: Shivnarine Chanderpaul. (© Getty Images) One of the most underrated cricketers of all time Shivnarine Chanderpaul has been an unsung hero throughout his illustrious career. Many times he was overshadowed by his genius counterpart Brian Lara. With his unusual, unorthodox batting stance and his blend of aggression and defense Chanderpaul when he occupies the crease for a long time can prove to be a nemesis for any bowler. He has scored 125* half tons in his career and can score a few more if given an opportunity to represent WI again since he has not yet formally announced the decision to halt his cricketing journey. 7. Inzamam Ul Haq (Pakistan) – 129: Inzamam Ul Haq. (Photo Source: Getty Images ) Inzamam Ul Haq is arguably Pakistan’s greatest ever batsman in the longest and limited overs format. His sheer presence in the pitch with a bat is enough to unnerve and unsettle a bowler. He is a bit slow while running between the wickets but he makes up for it with his sound technique. Inzamam is the highest run scorer for Pakistan. He has 129 international centuries that lands him in the 7 th spot in the list. 6. Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) – 136: Mahela Jayawardena. (Photo Source: AFP) Personification of class and elegance and the epitome of commitment and unswerving passion, Mahela Jayawardene with his deft touches and classy delicacy can be easily one of the most attractive and pleasing sights on a cricket pitch. Not many can replicate the admirable brand of cricket that Mahela Jayawardene plays and is a source of inspiration of aspiring batters. Jayawardene has scored 136 half centuries in his international career. 5. Rahul Dravid (India) – 146: Rahul Dravid (Photo Source: PA Photos) Known to possess one of the brightest cricketing brains, Rahul Dravid is in a league of his own with his serviceable contribution with the bat for his nation. Nicknamed the wall for his impregnable and impenetrable defense, Rahul Dravid is one of the most versatile cricketers to ever wield a cricket bat between the palms. Rahul Dravid has the record of having consumed the most deliveries in tests. Dravid has 146 half tons in his career. 4. Ricky Ponting (Australia) – 146: Ricky Ponting Australia. (© Getty Images) Nicknamed Punter, the flamboyant swashbuckling former Australian world cup winning captain is in the second position in this elite list with 71 centuries. The Australian is one of the very few with no apparent weaknesses and shortcomings in his batting technique and is known to be the greatest Australian behind Sir Don Bradman. He is also known to play the pull shot better than anyone else. Ponting has 146 half centuries in his international career and that ranks him among the top 4 in the list. 3. Jacques Kallis (South Africa) – 149: Jacques Kallis. (Photo Source: Associated Press) The greatest South African cricketer and the greatest All rounder the game has ever seen, Kallis is ranked no.3 in this list with 149 half centuries. His flashy elegance and watchable style of batting is a something many batsmen around the world envy for. Jacques has 62 international centuries to his name in his two decades long international career. The South African legend has the patience of job and the brain of a genius and was one of the best in the business. 2. Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) – 152: Kumar Sangakkara. (© Getty Images) Sri Lanka’s best ever batsman, Kumar Sangakkara is an embodiment of class coupled with exquisite timing. He has 152 half centuries in his international career. One of the most technically sound and classy players, Sangakkara has been a honorable ambassador of the gentleman’s game for a long time. He is the top run scorer for Sri Lanka in internationals followed by Jayawardene. Sanga has a huge fan following in his country owing to his sincere and laudable service. 1. Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 164: Sachin Tendulkar. (© Getty Images) Unsurprisingly Sachin Tendulkar, the master blaster leads the pack with 164 half centuries in his sensational 24 year long international career. Sachin is regarded by many pundits and analysts as the greatest player of all time. Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar has redefined the art of batting in many ways and has reached the three figure mark in internationals an astounding, mind boggling 100 times in his stellar career. Widely followed as the God of cricket, Sachin’s technical precision and his ability to play both pace as well as spin with exceptional prowess ranks him among the top players of all time. (All Stats Updated Till 20th June 2015)