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Get ready, cricket fans, for an epic countdown of the batsmen who have amassed the most half-centuries across a staggering 140+ years of cricket history! From the late 19th century all the way to 2024, this video celebrates the batting greats who have displayed remarkable
consistency and grit, scoring fifty runs or more in an innings time and time again. We'll cover legendary players from powerhouse cricket teams like England, Australia, India, West Indies, and Pakistan. Get your scorecards ready as we dive into the amazing careers of these run-scoring machines! The players who topped the list are
George Ulyett (England, 1877-1890) - One of the earliest batting greats who set the standards high for half-century scoring in Test cricket's beginnings.
Alec Bannerman (Australia, 1879-1893) - An Australian pioneer who racked up the fifties consistently against the best bowlers of his era.
Clem Hill (Australia, 1896-1912) - A classy left-hander whose elegant stroke-making resulted in an incredible tally of half-centuries.
Jack Hobbs (England, 1908-1930) - The legendary "Master" was a model of concentration, scoring fifties at will over his 20+ year career.
Leonard Hutton (England, 1937-1955) - With a sound technique and gritty determination, Hutton raised his bat for a fifty on a seemingly endless number of occasions.
Colin Cowdrey (England, 1954-1975) - Cowdrey's elegance at the crease translated into an amazing accumulation of thirties and forties.
Geoff Boycott (England, 1964-1982) - The ultimate in patience and obduracy, Boycott's ability to bat time resulted in a mountain of half-centuries.
SM Gavaskar (India, 1971-1987) - The "Little Master" was a run-scoring machine who anchored countless Indian innings with his fifties.
Viv Richards (West Indies, 1974-1991) - As destructive as he was elegant, the ultimate batsman brought up his fifty frequently en route to centuries.
Allan Border (Australia, 1978-1994) - With incredible grit and determination, the Australian captain scored an avalanche of fifties in tough conditions.
Inzamam-ul-Haq (Pakistan, 1991-2007) - Solid as a rock at the crease, Inzy put a premium on starts converted into big scores of fifty+.
Sachin Tendulkar (India, 1989-2013) - The "Master Blaster" re-wrote the record books with his incredible tally of half-centuries and centuries.
From the blistering blades of the 19th century masters to modern-day legends, this captivating countdown celebrates batting brilliance across the ages. Get inspired by the relentless determination and consistency that allowed these batsmen to raise their bats for a half-century scores of times over their illustrious careers!