Missing a half-century in T20 cricket feels a lot like missing a hundred in one-day cricket. It’s quite similar, but in T20 cricket, players aim to hit boundaries continuously without worrying much about their score. However, in doing so, they sometimes fall short of a half-century, getting out on 49 runs. In this article, we’ll look at the players who came close but missed a half-century by just a run in the history of the Indian T20 League.

Getting out on 49 is both frustrating and disappointing for any batsman. It means they were just one run away from a significant milestone. Over the years, several players have found themselves in this unlucky situation. These moments are memorable, not just for the players but for the fans too, as they witness the highs and lows of cricket in such instances.

This scenario highlights the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket, where every run counts, and the line between success and near-miss is incredibly thin. The players who got out on 49 surely aimed for more but ended up being examples of how cricket can be both thrilling and heartbreaking.

Most Dismissals at 49 in Indian T20 League History

Rohit Sharma – 3 Times

Known as “Hitman” Sharma, Rohit has clinched 5 IPL titles for Mumbai. A destructive opener who has a reputation of scoring big but despite that cricket is cruel sometimes. Interestingly, Rohit Sharma has been out at 49 runs three times, more than any other player. His latest 49 came in a game against Delhi, scoring 49 off 27 balls on April 7, 2024.

Chris Gayle – 2 Times

Chris Gayle, one of cricket’s most fearsome batsmen, has terrorized bowlers in the Indian T20 League. Despite his aggressive play, Gayle has been dismissed for 49 runs twice in his I/P/L career. Interestingly, he was also part of a team that was all out for just 49 runs, adding a quirky footnote to his storied career.

David Warner – 2 Times

David Warner, a strong opener from Australia, has been playing cricket for over a decade. He has been dismissed at 49 runs twice in his career. His latest 49 was against Rajasthan in the Indian T20 League in March 2024. So far, he has scored 158 runs in 5 matches.

Brendon McCullum – 2 Times

Brendon McCullum, a legendary opener from New Zealand who has retired from international cricket, was also dismissed for 49 runs twice in his Indian T20 League career. No fan of the Indian T20 League can forget McCullum’s 158 runs in the very first match of the league, which included 13 sixes.

Sanju Samson – 2 Times

Sanju Samson, often seen as one of the most underrated players in the Indian T20 League, has been dismissed at 49 runs twice in his career. Interestingly, he is the only batsman to have been stuck on 48 runs four times from 2017 to 2024. In the 2024 Indian T20 League, he has scored 178 runs in 4 matches.

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