Big sixes may grab headlines in The Hundred, but consistency often wins matches. Hitting regular fifties (50+ scores) in a fast-paced 100-ball format is no small feat, and some players have made it their trademark.
Here’s a year-by-year breakdown of the players with the most fifties in The Hundred Men’s competition, from its first season in 2021 to the latest edition in 2025.
Year-Wise Leaders in Most Fifties in The Hundred (Men’s Competition)
2021: Dawid Malan & Liam Livingstone – 3 fifties each
- Dawid Malan (Trent Rockets) and Liam Livingstone (Birmingham Phoenix) led the charts with 3 fifties each.
- Jonny Bairstow also impressed with 2 fifties in just 2 innings, showing his explosive potential.
2022: Dawid Malan – 4 fifties
- Malan dominated again, scoring 4 half-centuries in 9 innings, proving why he’s considered one of the most reliable batters in white-ball cricket.
- Adam Lyth and Phil Salt followed closely with 3 each.
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2023: Jos Buttler – 3 fifties
- Jos Buttler (Manchester Originals) was at his best, with 3 half-centuries in 10 innings.
- Adam Rossington, Jordan Cox, Jamie Smith, Joe Clarke, and Devon Conway all chipped in with 2 fifties each.
2024: James Vince – 4 fifties
- James Vince (Southern Brave) topped the list in 2024 with 4 fifties, showing his classic stroke play.
- Nicholas Pooran (Northern Superchargers) followed with 3, while several others like Sam Curran, Matty Hurst, Ben Duckett, and Phil Salt made 2 each.
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2025: Multiple Leaders – 2 fifties each
- The 2025 season has seen five players share the top spot so far, each with 2 fifties:
- Jonny Bairstow (Welsh Fire)
- Jordan Cox (Oval Invincibles)
- David Warner (London Spirit)
- Jos Buttler (Manchester Originals)
- Zak Crawley (Northern Superchargers)
- This shows the competition is wide open, with several batters contributing consistently.
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Top 5 Players with Most Fifties in 2025
Here’s the list of the Top 5 performers in 2025 (Men’s Competition) so far:
| Rank | Player | Team | Fifties | Innings | Balls Faced |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonny Bairstow | Welsh Fire Men | 2 | 5 | 114 |
| 2 | Jordan Cox | Oval Invincibles Men | 2 | 5 | 108 |
| 3 | David Warner | London Spirit Men | 2 | 6 | 127 |
| 4 | Jos Buttler | Manchester Originals Men | 2 | 6 | 154 |
| 5 | Zak Crawley | Northern Superchargers Men | 2 | 6 | 130 |
All five are tied with 2 fifties, but Bairstow and Cox stand out with fewer balls and fewer innings.
Most Fifties Leaders (2021–2025)
| Year | Player(s) | Team(s) | Fifties |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Dawid Malan, Liam Livingstone | Trent Rockets, Birmingham Phoenix | 3 |
| 2022 | Dawid Malan | Trent Rockets | 4 |
| 2023 | Jos Buttler | Manchester Originals | 3 |
| 2024 | James Vince | Southern Brave | 4 |
| 2025 | Jonny Bairstow, Jordan Cox, David Warner, Jos Buttler, Zak Crawley | Welsh Fire, Oval Invincibles, London Spirit, Manchester Originals, Northern Superchargers | 2 |
From Malan’s early dominance (2021–22) to Vince’s classy 2024 campaign, and the tight battle in 2025, the race for most fifties shows just how competitive The Hundred has become.
In a format where every ball counts, reaching fifty is a huge achievement — and the players above have proved they can deliver under pressure. Fans can expect more consistency, fireworks, and unforgettable innings in the seasons to come.
