Most half-centuries in Test cricket among active Indian players

Test cricket is the longest format of the game. Meanwhile, it needs full concentration and dedication towards the game to steal the match from the opponents. Each of the days is important for the team to stay in the race. From day 1 to day 5, not only the bowlers but also the batsman plays important role in the team's victory. However, many Indian batsmen have scored so many runs for India in Test cricket. In this article, we will take a look at the top 5 active Indian players who scored the Most half-centuries in Test cricket.

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#5. Rohit Sharma | 14 half-centuries

Currently one of the best limited overs batsman Rohit Sharma has improved himself in the longer format of the game. From 2019 he has been phenomenal in the format. In the WTC cycle he has scored the most runs for India. Moreover, he also tops the list of the most runs scorer as an opener in the WTC cycle 2019-21.

Rohit Sharma has scored 14 half-centuries in 74 innings that he has played in Test cricket. He has played with an average of 46.48, in which he has scored 3047 runs so far.

#4. Ravindra Jadeja | 17 half-centuries

Indian star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja also includes in this list of most half-centuries in Test cricket among active Indian players. Ravi Jadeja has showed the world that he can bat as well as he bowls. Jadeja has listed himself at number four in this elite list of Indian active batsmans.

Ravindra Jadeja has smashed 17 half-centuries in 84 innings he has played in Test cricket. Jadeja has scored 2195 runs with an average of 33.77. Moreover, he has also scalps 232 wickets in 108 innings with an average of 24.85.

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#3. Ajinkya Rahane | 24 half-centuries

Indian current test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane has comes at third in this list of most half-centuries in Test cricket among active Indian players. Rahane has been struggling currently but he has played some brilliant and crucial knocks in his career for India. He has also captained the side in the last Border Gavaskar trophy in Australia, which India had won under him.

Ajinkya Rahane has scored 24 half-centuries in 134 innings he has played in Test cricket. Rahane has scored 4795 runs with an average of 39.3 in Test cricket.

#2. Virat Kohli | 27 half-centuries

Indian skipper Virat Kohli has occupied the second spot in this list of most half-centuries in Test cricket among active Indian's. Virat Kohli is the most successful captain for team India in the longer format of the game. The veteran batsman has scored 27 centuries in his test career so far. Kohli has led team India in successful victories in all SENA countries.

Kohli has smashed 27 half centuries in 162 innings tha he has played in Test cricket. The 33-years old has scored 7801 runs with an average of 50.66 in his Test career.

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#1. Cheteshwar Pujara | 31 half-centuries

Indian reliable no 3 batsman in Test cricket, Cheteshwar Pujara tops this list of most half-centuries in Test cricket among active Indian's. Pujara has played some crucial and important knocks in test cricket for India several times. Moreover, he has helped India to drew the SCG test against Australia in the Border Gavaskar trophy 2020-21. However, he is not in his best currently as he is struggling to score big.

Che Pujara has smashed 32 half centuries in 154 innings he has played for India in Test cricket. Pujara has scored 6589 runs so far with an average of 45.82.

N.B: The stats are accurate as of 06/12/2021.