5 cricketers who scored a half century in both PSL and IPL ft. David Warner
T20 leagues have not only globalized cricket but have also become the proving grounds for cricketers looking to establish dominance across continents. Among these leagues, the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the Pakistan Super League (PSL) are undoubtedly two of the most competitive. While many stars dazzle in one, only a select few have left their mark in both by scoring half-centuries—an achievement that speaks volumes about their versatility and skill. With David Warner’s recent heroics in PSL 2025, the spotlight returns to this elite group of cricketers who have cracked the code in both marquee tournaments.
5 cricketers to score a half century in both PSL and IPL
- David Warner
Warner’s cricketing career reads like a manual on how to master T20 batting. A colossus in the IPL, Warner has racked up numerous fifties and centuries while captaining and opening for Sunrisers Hyderabad. But it’s his recent knock of 60 off 47 balls for Karachi Kings in PSL 2025 that turned heads once again. His innings, peppered with elegant drives and brutal pulls, played a pivotal role in clinching a narrow two-wicket win against Peshawar Zalmi. This performance didn’t just earn his team the points—it reinforced Warner’s status as one of the few to conquer the high-pressure environments of both PSL and IPL with poise and consistency.
- Harry Brook
England‘s Harry Brook is rapidly carving a niche for himself as a global T20 asset. Making his IPL debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2023, Brook stunned fans with an unbeaten century (100 off 55) against Kolkata Knight Riders. It was a performance that announced his arrival in style. Brook carried this momentum from the PSL 2021, where his classy stroke play and maturity stood out. Scoring a fluent century in PSL solidified his place as a future superstar who can adapt quickly, read situations, and play match-winning innings in both subcontinent powerhouses.
- Shane Watson
Few cricketers have left a more lasting impression in T20 leagues than Shane Watson. The Australian all-rounder was a cornerstone of the Rajasthan Royals and later the Chennai Super Kings, often turning games single-handedly with powerful batting displays. Watson notched up several half-centuries in the IPL, including memorable performances in finals. In the PSL, he brought the same intensity, representing Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators with distinction. His ability to adapt to different playing conditions and still deliver consistently made him a fan favourite on both sides of the border.
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- Sikandar Raza
Breaking stereotypes and setting records, Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza has become one of the most dependable T20 players in recent years. His milestone half-century for Punjab Kings in IPL 2023 made him the first Zimbabwean to achieve the feat in the league, showcasing his resilience and skill. Raza’s PSL journey, particularly with Lahore Qalandars, has been equally noteworthy. A technically sound batter with the temperament for pressure games, Raza’s contributions go beyond the scoreboard—he brings balance to any side he’s a part of and represents a growing crop of players making big league strides.
- Chris Lynn
Australian batter Chris Lynn has been a part of the IPL with teams like Kolkata Knight Riders, where he scored rapid half-centuries, including a 19-ball fifty in 2017. In the PSL, he played for Lahore Qalandars, delivering powerful performances at the top of the order. Notably, in the 2020 season, Lynn smashed an unbeaten 113 off 55 balls against Multan Sultans, marking the first century for a Qalandars batter and propelling the team into their maiden semi-final appearance.
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