These are the batters who decimated opposing bowling attacks and scored a big number of half-centuries in the longest format of the game
1. Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 68 half-centuries
The Master Blaster is the highest run-scorer in Test cricket for a reason. He is also the player to score most 50+ scores in the format, reaching the mark on 119 occasions. Tendulkar was a once-in-a-generation batter, and it is likely that the game will never see a batter like him again.
2. Shivnarine Chanderpaul (West Indies) – 66 half-centuries
The West Indian left-hander was especially an incredible player in the longest format of the game. Chanderpaul carried the team for years in the format after Brian Lara’s retirement. With over 11,000 runs in the format, Chanderpaul managed to cross the 50-run mark on 96 occasions.
3. Joe Root (England) – 64 half-centuries
The English batter has clearly proven to be the best Test batter of his generation. The 33-year-old has scored over 12,000 runs in the format and is the seventh highest-scorer of the format. He is not only predicted to become the batter with the most half-centuries but also to break the record for most runs scored in the format in the near future.
4. Rahul Dravid (India) – 63 half-centuries
Famously nicknamed, ‘The Wall’, Dravid was known for his incredible batting especially in the Test format. His patience and perseverance was also on another level. With over 13,000 runs in Test cricket, Dravid has managed to cross the 50-run mark on a total of 99 occasions.
5. Allan Border (Australia) – 63 half-centuries
The former Australian captain is among the most successful players to ever play for the country. The left-hander was a terrific batter in Tests and led his team to several famous victories in the format. Border scored over 11,000 runs in the format and managed to cross the 50-run mark on 90 occasions.
