The Rajasthan Royals’ top order provided a blistering start to their match on April 7 at the ACA stadium in Guwahati. The RR key batter, Yashaswi Jaiswal also hit his 19th 50+ score for the franchise today. Let's take a look at the top 50+ scorers of the team,
Top IPL Players with Most Half-Centuries for Rajasthan Royals
|
S. NO |
Player |
50+ Scores |
Innings Played |
|
1 |
Jos Buttler |
25 |
82 |
|
1 |
Sanju Samson |
25 |
144 |
|
3 |
Yashasvi Jaiswal |
19 |
69 |
|
3 |
Ajinkya Rahane |
19 |
93 |
|
5 |
Shane Watson |
16 |
76 |
Sanju Samson
As of April 2026, Sanju Samson leads the Rajasthan Royals with 28 fifty-plus scores. He is followed by Jos Buttler (25) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (19). Mostly consistent at the start of the seasons, scoring a 50+ score in the opening match for six consecutive years before being traded to the Chennai Super Kings in 2026. His highest score for RR is 119 (63) against Punjab Kings in 2021.
Jos Buttler
Jos Buttler was one of the impressive players for the Royals. He has scored 7 centuries for the franchise. He has the highest win impact among the top 5 and 72% of his 50+ scores had come in winning matches. He equalled Virat Kohli’s record for the most centuries in a single season (4) during the 2022 season.
Yashaswi Jaiswal
Yashasvi Jaiswal has quickly made a name for himself in the IPL, already scoring 19 half-centuries for Rajasthan Royals by early 2026. Known for his explosive batting, he holds the record for the fastest fifty in IPL history, reaching it in just 13 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2023. His recent 23-ball fifty against Mumbai Indians in April 2026 shows that he continues to be a key player for RR, thrilling fans with his aggressive style.
Ajinkya Rahane
Ajinkya Rahane holds the fourth position and has also scored 19 50+ scores for the team.Rahane was the backbone of the RR batting lineup for nearly a decade (2011 - 2019). He holds the record for the most appearances for the franchise. In 2012, Rahane scored 560 runs including a memorable 103 not out against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Shane Watson
Shane Watson, the legendary player, has scored 14 fifty plus scores for RR while also being a primary strike bowler. He is one of the few players in IPL history to score a century and take a hat-trick for the same franchise.His 101 (58 balls) against CSK in 2013 and his consistent Powerplay bowling made him the ultimate match-winner.
