Top 5 Indian batsmen with most 50+ scores in powerplay in IPL ft. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Only two Indian batsmen have scored three or more fifties inside powerplay in the IPL.
Strike rate holds a big value for batsmen in T20 cricket and Indian Premier League (IPL) is no different. In IPL, teams aim to score runs at a high run rate from the first over itself. Hence, a lot relies on openers and top-order batsmen, who are under pressure to make full use of powerplay.
Due to fielding restrictions, the first six overs provide a good advantage to the batters. Over the years, some batsmen have taken their game to next level in powerplay. Several batters have also scored fifties inside powerplay on multiple occasions. On that note, below are the top five Indian batsmen with the most 50+ scores in the powerplay in the IPL.
Indian batsmen with the most half-centuries in the powerplay in IPL (Top 5)
| Rank | Players | Fifties |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | 4 |
| 2 | Priyansh Arya | 3 |
| 3 | KL Rahul | 2 |
| 4 | Yashasvi Jaiswal | 2 |
| 5 | Ishan Kishan | 2 |
5. Ishan Kishan- 2
Ishan Kishan has been as one of the best openers in the IPL over the years. He is representing Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026 and also led the side at the start in Pat Cummins’ absence. The left-handed batsman has scored two half-centuries inside powerplay.
4. Yashasvi Jaiswal- 2
Yashasvi Jaiswal is as one of the aggressive openers in the IPL, who has represented Rajasthan Royals since his maiden edition in 2020. The left-handed batsman also holds the record for the fastest fifty off 13 deliveries. Jaiswal has hammered two fifties in the powerplay.
3. KL Rahul- 2
Although KL Rahul has vanished from India’s T20I setup, he has been a consistent performer in Indian Premier League over the years. In the 2026 edition, he is representing Delhi Capitals. The right-handed batsman has scored two half-centuries inside the first six overs in the Indian Premier League.
2. Priyansh Arya- 3
With his aggressive batting style, Priyansh Arya has gained a lot of limelight in the last two seasons with Punjab Kings. He made his IPL debut in the 2025 edition and was retained by PBKS in the 2026 season. The left-handed batsman has stormed three half-centuries in the powerplay.
1. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi- 4
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made his debut in IPL 2025 for Rajasthan Royals (RR). The left-handed batsman became the youngest batsman to score a century in the IPL in his maiden season. He is known for his aggressive batting as an opener, providing blistering starts in the powerplay. Sooryavanshi steals the top spot on this list with four fifties to his name in the first six overs.
Which Indian batsman has scored the most half-centuries in the powerplay in the IPL?
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (4) has scored the most half-centuries in the powerplay in the IPL.
Which batsman holds the record for most fifties in the powerplay in the Indian Premier League?
David Warner (6) holds the record for most fifties in the powerplay in the tournament’s history.
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