Big Bash League Records and Statistics: Highest Half-Centuries in the Tournament

With excellent records and hardy competitions in the previous years, the Big Bash League has managed to amaze and surprise cricket fans across the globe. Apart from everything, the T20 cricket franchise has presented maximum fifties registered by some of the players. As the world is gearing up for the upcoming season of Big Bash League (2022-23), here’s the mention of the incredible half-centuries as registered by the players: 

• Chris Lynn (24 BBL half-centuries)

The player to lead the list in this regard is Chris Lynn, who has been a part of the Big Bash League since 2011. The player has, however, represented team Brisbane Heat since their BBL debut. Lynn has played 102 matches and has scored the most runs in the competition, with the most sixes and most 50+ scores. He has scored 3005 runs, including one century and 24 fifties, along with 180 sixes.

• Aaron Finch (22 half-centuries)

Aaron Finch is, however, considered to be the next player. As per reports, the Australian sportsperson has played nearly 87 matches till now in his BBL career and managed to score 2817 runs. Moreover, Finch has also successfully registered two centuries and 22 half-centuries, with a highest score of 111*.

• Shaun Marsh (22 half-centuries)

Widely recognised as the veteran left-hander, Shaun Marsh has played for teams like the Melbourne Renegades and Perth Scorchers in his BBL career. Marsh has played 68 games and scored 2398 runs at an average of 39.96 and a strike rate of 128.57, along with 22 half-centuries. Also, he is said to make his debut in Big Bash League in the first season (2011-12).

• D’Arcy Short (20 half-centuries)

The player to bag the fourth position in this regard is D’Arcy Short. He has been a part of the Big Bash tournament since 2016 and has successfully represented the team Hobart Hurricanes. Furthermore, Short has played around 72 games and is already among the top scorers in the competition. He has successfully scored 2553 runs at an average and strike rate of 39.89 and 133.66. And, Short has also hit two centuries and 20 half-centuries with a high score of 122*. The player is best known for his all-round skills in the competition

• Glenn Maxwell (18 half-centuries)

The Australian all-rounder, Glenn Maxwell is said to make his BBL debut in 2011 and has successfully played for the Melbourne Renegades and Melbourne Stars. According to reports, the cricketer has participated in approximately 100 BBL matches and registered 2673 runs to his name at an average of 33.83 and a strike rate of 150.84. The all-rounder has also scored two centuries and 18 half-centuries with a high score of 154*. 

Player	Span	Mts	Runs	Avg	SR	100	50
Chris Lynn	2011-2022	102	3005	34.54	148.83	1	24
Aaron Finch	2011-2022	87	2817	34.77	134.01	2	22
Shaun Marsh	2011-2022	68	2398	39.96	128.57	0	22
D’Arcy Short	2016-2022	72	2553	39.89	133.66	2	20
Glenn Maxwell	2011-2022	100	2673	33.83	150.84	2	18
Mathew Wade	2011-2022	81	2156	32.17	142.49	1	15
Marcus Stoinis	2012-2022	82	2307	36.04	132.96	1	15
Josh Philippe	2017-2022	63	1735	32.73	142.68	0	14
Jonathan Wells	2011-2022	111	2554	34.98	122.78	0	14
Jake Weatherald	2016-2022	77	1881	26.49	129.01	1	13

The glimpse to the previous records brings up the names of impeccable performers, along with their brilliant fifties. With the dates of Big Bash League drawing closer, the expectations and the excitement seem to reach their peak.

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