IPL 2023: Shikhar Dhawan joins Virat Kohli and David Warner in elusive list

Shikhar Dhawan smashed his 50th half-century in the IPL today against KKR at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

Punjab Kings opener Shikhar Dhawan has found an elite company of Virat Kohli and David Warner. Dhawan was once again among the runs in the IPL 2023. With a fifty against Kolkata Knight Riders, Shikhar Dhawan has touched a milestone in his Indian Premier League career. Shikhar Dhawan has completed his 50th half-century in the IPL. Dhawan is the only third batter to do so. He is also the second-highest run-scorer in the IPL after Virat Kohli. Dhawan’s inning helped Punjab put up a challenging total against Kolkata Knight Riders. Punjab gave KKR a 180 runs target. 

Punjab Kings captain Shikhar Dhawan is among the company of Virat Kohli and David Warner. These three are the only batters who have scored 50 half-centuries in their IPL career. David Warner is leading the chart with 59 (63 fifty-plus with 4 100s) half-centuries in 172 innings. Virat Kohli is number 2 with 50 (55 fifty plus with 5 100s) half-centuries in 225 innings, While Shikhar Dhawan took 213 innings to smash his 50th half-century in the IPL. Dhawan has 6593 runs with 52 fifty-plus scores. He also has two centuries under his name.

Top 5 batsmen with most fifties in IPL history:

1. David Warner - 57

2. Virat Kohli - 50

3. Shikhar Dhawan - 50

4. AB de Villiers - 40

5. Rohit Sharma - 50

Punjab Kings opener Shikhar Dhawan held one end against Kolkata Knight Riders. He added small partnerships to take Punjab to a challenging total of 179 runs. Dhawan scored 57 runs in 47 balls with 9 fours and a six. Shahrukh Khan (21) and Harpreet Brar (17) in the death overs utilised Dhawan’s buildup and they added 40 runs in the last 16 balls. For playoff qualification, this game is important for Punjab Kings. A win here will put them in a comfortable position among Rajasthan, Bangalore, Mumbai.