If the top-order batters fail, a middle-order batter can turn the tide of that uncertain match. There have been many instances in the history of cricket where middle-order batters have defended the team with a shield and finally made a name for themselves by scoring a century. Let’s find out the 5 batters with the most centuries (100s) at the number 5 position.
Most Centuries Scored at Number 5 Position
1) Mahendra Singh Dhoni: 7 centuries
According to Sourav Ganguly, Mahendra Singh Dhoni went down to bat at number three and was highly praised for scoring a formidable century. But later, he left the place of a young batsman in the team’s interest and developed himself as a middle-order batsman. But even there, he found success. Looking at the statistics, he has batted at number five in his ODI career and scored seven centuries.
2) Yuvraj Singh: 7 Centuries
Yuvraj Singh is among the best players to win the 2007 Twenty20 World Cup and the 2011 World Cup. Stuart Broad became the “Sixer King” by hitting six sixes in a row. This middle-order batsman has left the field after winning many matches. Regarding statistics, he has batted at number five and scored seven centuries.
3) Jos Butler: 7 centuries
England wicket-keeper batsman Jos Butler controlled the team from behind the wicket on one side and burned with the bat at 22 yards. England won the match that was almost lost due to his explosive innings. Regarding statistics, he has batted at number five and scored seven centuries.
4) AB de Villiers: 6 Centuries
South Africa’s “priceless gem” AB de Villiers has joined this list. Looking at the statistics of this explosive batsman, he has scored a total of 6 centuries to bat at number five. He has consistently won many matches by batting in the middle order.
5) Eoin Morgan: 6 centuries
Cricketer Eoin Morgan, who started playing for Ireland in 6 centuries, led England to the title of British champion in 2019. Looking at the statistics of this middle-order batsman, he has come down to bat at number five and scored a total of 6 centuries.
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