Jul 13, 2023, 09:57 PM IST
Sachin Tendulkar proudly holds the esteemed record for the highest number of half-centuries achieved in the World Cup. Throughout his illustrious career, he has remarkably scored an impressive fifteen half-centuries in this prestigious tournament.
Shakib Al Hasan ranks second on this list, having achieved ten half-centuries.
Ranked at number three is Kumar Sangakkara, a remarkable individual who has achieved this extraordinary feat an impressive seven times.
At number four is the former Australian captain, Ricky Ponting, who impressively notched up six half-centuries.
Ranked at number five is AB de Villiers, he has achieved the feat of scoring half-centuries on six occasions.
Ranked at number six is the formidable batsman Herschelle Gibbs, renowned for his explosive style of play. Throughout his illustrious career in the World Cup, Gibbs has notched an impressive tally of two centuries and eight half-centuries.
Ranked at number seven is Jacques Kallis, a prominent cricketer hailing from South Africa. Kallis has showcased his exceptional batting prowess in the ODI World Cup, amassing an impressive record of one century and nine half-centuries.
Rohit Sharma, holding the eighth position, has showcased an exceptional performance in the World Cup, amassing an impressive tally of six centuries and three half-centuries.
The ninth position is occupied by Steve Smith, an exceptional player who has achieved 9 half-centuries and 1 century in the World Cup thus far.
At number 10 is Faf du Plessis, who has scored 8 fifties and 1 century in the World Cup.