Slowest 50+ Scores in the IPL

Robin Uthappa

Robin Uthappa's unbeaten 60 off 58 balls for Pune Warriors India against Delhi Daredevils in 2012 remains one of the slowest half-centuries in IPL history. Struggling to find rhythm, he finished with a strike rate of just 103.44, a rare conservative outing for a player known for his aggressiveness.

Riyan Parag

A young Riyan Parag in IPL 2019, scored 50 off 49 balls against Delhi Capitals and it stands as one of the slowest half-centuries, coming at a strike rate of just 102.04. Despite the sluggish pace, this knock was historic as it made him the youngest player at the time to score a half-century in the IPL.

Steve Smith

Australian icon Steve Smith’s 51 off 50 balls for Rising Pune Supergiant in the 2017 IPL Final remains one of the slowest half-centuries. Finishing with a strike rate of 102.00, his cautious approach during the chase was criticized after Pune fell just one run short of Mumbai Indians' total of 129 runs.

Vijay Shankar

Vijay Shankar’s unbeaten 52 off 51 balls for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Rajasthan Royals in 2020 remains one of the most cautious half-centuries. Finishing with a strike rate of 101.96, Shankar focused on a stabilizing anchor role alongside Manish Pandey, successfully navigating a tricky chase.

Brendon McCullum

Brendon McCullum’s 57 off 56 balls for Kolkata Knight Riders against Mumbai Indians in 2010 was a massive departure from his usual persona. Finishing with a strike rate of just 101.78, the New Zealand opener struggled to find the boundary on a challenging surface, marking a rare occasion.

Gautam Gambhir

A two-time IPL-winning captain, Gautam Gambhir scored 57 off 56 balls for the Kolkata Knight Riders against Chennai Super Kings in 2010 and was one of the slowest fifties. Finishing with a strike rate of just 101.78, Gambhir ultimately failed to prevent a comfortable victory for the Super Kings.

Murali Vijay

Murali Vijay’s 50 off 50 balls for Chennai Super Kings against Kings XI Punjab in 2013 remains a statistically significant anomaly in his IPL career. Finishing with a strike rate of exactly 100.00, Vijay’s struggled to find the boundary on a night where the CSK top order was restrained by the KXIP.

Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan’s 50 off 50 balls for the Deccan Chargers against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2012 remains one of the slowest half-centuries in IPL history. Finishing with a strike rate of exactly 100.00, Dhawan ultimately contributed to a narrow five-run defeat for his team in a low-scoring thriller.

Parthiv Patel

Parthiv Patel’s 57 off 58 balls for Chennai Super Kings against Kings XI Punjab in 2010 stands as one of the most sluggish innings in the IPL. Finishing with a strike rate of just 98.27, he became the first player to record a 50-plus score with a strike rate under 100, as the match ended in a Super Over.

JP Duminy

South African JP Duminy’s 59 off 63 balls for Mumbai Indians against Kings XI Punjab in 2009 is regarded as the slowest half-century in IPL history. Finishing with a strike rate of just 93.65, Duminy anchored the innings so conservatively that he consumed over half the deliveries, leading to MI's defeat.