By Admin 
It is not easy to score runs continuously in ODI cricket. However, there have been some great batsmen of the world who have made their mark in this format by performing consistently for years. According to the latest data, the list of people who have scored the most half centuries in their ODI career has come out. India’s dominance is clearly visible in this list. Where Sachin Tendulkar remains at the top. At the same time, Virat Kohli has also achieved second place in this list by performing brilliantly against South Africa.
Sachin Tendulkar number-1
“Master Blaster” Sachin Tendulkar is at number-1 in the list of batsmen who have scored most half-centuries in ODI cricket. Sachin Tendulkar scored 96 half-centuries in his 23-year long ODI career. By scoring 18426 runs in 463 matches, he has set such standards in cricket, which are considered very difficult to touch. He also has the record of scoring most 49 centuries in ODIs and scoring more than 50 a total of 145 times.
Virat Kohli is at number two
Virat Kohli is known for his ability to score runs consistently in ODIs. Kohli has so far scored 75 half-centuries in 307 matches and has scored 50 plus scores a total of 128 times. Not only this, his average of 58.20 and strike rate of 93.50 shows why he is considered one of the most reliable batsmen in modern cricket.
Recently, Kohli has maintained his rhythm and broken many big records against South Africa, after which the discussion has intensified whether he will be able to break Sachin Tendulkar’s record of half-centuries in future.
Kumar Sangakkara is third, Ricky Ponting is fourth
Former Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara is at third place with 93 half-centuries in ODIs. Sangakkara scored 14234 runs in 404 matches and impressed the cricket world with his technique and stylish batting.
Australia’s great captain Ricky Ponting is at fourth position with 82 half-centuries. His strike rate and match winning innings are still remembered by cricket fans.
Jacques Kallis last name in top-5
South Africa’s legendary all-rounder Jacques Kallis is at fifth position with 86 half-centuries in ODIs. Kallis not only scored runs but also took wickets consistently with the ball, which makes him the most complete player in history.