Slowest Fifties in T20 World Cup History: When cricket enthusiasts reminisce about the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, they often recall aggressive batting, quick half-centuries, and sixes that leave them awestruck. But not all cricket matches permit the batsmen to go hammer and tongs from the very first ball. There are times when the batting conditions, along with the pressure of the scoreboard, compel the batsmen to play cautiously.
List of Slowest Fifties in T20 World Cup History
5. David Hussey – 50 off 49 Balls (2010)
One of the slowest fifties in the history of the T20 World Cup was scored by Australia’s David Hussey in the 2010 tournament against England. David Hussey took 49 deliveries to reach his fifty, which was a display of grit rather than aggression.
In a situation where wickets were falling at regular intervals, David Hussey’s innings became an important factor in steadying the Australian batting lineup. His innings also showed that in T20 cricket, composure can sometimes trump aggression.
4. Devon Smith – 50 off 49 Balls (2007)
One of the slowest fifties in the history of the T20 World Cup was scored by Australia’s David Hussey in the 2010 tournament against England. David Hussey took 49 deliveries to reach his fifty, which was a display of grit rather than aggression.
In a situation where wickets were falling at regular intervals, David Hussey’s innings became an important factor in steadying the Australian batting lineup. His innings also showed that in T20 cricket, composure can sometimes trump aggression.
3. David Miller – 50 off 50 Balls (2024)
Known for his power-hitting skills, South Africa’s David Miller surprised many in the 2024 T20 World Cup when he reached his half-century in 50 balls against the Netherlands.
The knock was under conditions where scoring freely was not easy. Miller, known for his finishing skills, showed that he can adapt to any situation, and flexibility is important in high-pressure ICC events.
2. Mohammad Rizwan – 50 off 52 Balls (2024)
One of the slowest fifties in the history of the T20 World Cup was achieved by Pakistan’s wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan in the group stage match against Canada in New York during the 2024 tournament.
Mohammad Rizwan scored his half-century in 52 balls, which was the highest at that time. Although the performance received mixed reactions in terms of the pace of the innings, it was an important factor in helping Pakistan play well in difficult conditions.
1. Mohammad Nadeem – 50 off 52 Balls (2026)
Oman’s Mohammad Nadeem equalized the record with a 52-ball half-century in the 2026 T20 World Cup match against Sri Lanka at the Pallekele Stadium. His performance grabbed attention not only for its speed but also for achieving a historic record.
With this performance, Mohammad Nadeem became the oldest player to score 50+ in the T20 World Cup, breaking the record of Sanath Jayasuriya. However, despite his performance, Oman lost the match by a massive margin of 105 runs.
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