Steve Smith has joined an elite group of cricketers with the most 50+ scores in ICC knockout matches. Ranking second with seven 50+ innings, Smith’s consistent performances in high-pressure games highlight his reputation as a clutch player, alongside legends like Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar.
Sachin Tendulkar – 6
Legendary Sachin Tendulkar ranks third with six 50+ scores in ICC knockout matches. Known as a lone warrior, he often carried India’s hopes on cricket’s biggest stages. Tendulkar scored 682 runs at an average of 48.71, including five half-centuries and one century, showcasing his consistency when it mattered most.
Steve Smith – 7
Australia’s Steve Smith is a modern master and one of the most clutch players of his generation. In ICC knockout matches, the 36-year-old has recorded seven 50+ scores in 13 games. With an impressive average of 59.09, Smith’s tally includes five fifties and two crucial centuries, helping Australia clinch titles in the 2015 World Cup and 2023 World Test Championship.
Virat Kohli – 10
At the top is India’s Virat Kohli with a record ten 50+ scores in ICC knockout matches. Kohli consistently shines under pressure, guiding India through key moments. In 22 knockout games, he has scored over 1,000 runs at an average of 51.20, including nine half-centuries and a vital century in the 2023 World Cup semi-final against New Zealand, cementing his status as a big-match legend.
