These are the top five batsmen who have scored the most runs in the history of the IPL. They have consistently performed well and been key players for their teams over the years.
5. Suresh Raina (CSK/GL)- 5528 Runs
Suresh Raina, who’s called Mr. IPL, has been super important for Chennai. He scored 5528 runs in 205 matches with a really good strike rate of 136.73. His great playing has helped Chennai win 4 IPL titles and come in second place 5 times.
4. David Warner (DC/SRH)- 6565 Runs
David Warner used to be the captain of the Hyderabad cricket team. Warner has done really well in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He’s scored the third highest number of runs by a foreign player in the history of the IPL. He’s scored 6565 runs in 184 games. That’s really impressive! His average score is 40.52 runs per game, and he’s got a strike rate of 139.77. He’s even scored 4 centuries and 62 fifties. One of his best seasons was in 2016.
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3. Rohit Sharma (DCH/MI)- 6628 Runs
Rohit Sharma is a really good cricket player, especially in T20 matches. He’s the captain of Mumbai, which is the best team in the IPL. He has scored 6628 runs in 257 games. He has hit the ball over the boundary for six runs 280 times, showing how good he is at hitting sixes. This has helped Mumbai win five IPL titles.
2. Shikhar Dhawan (DC/DCH/MI/PBKS/SRH)- 6769 Runs
Shikhar Dhawan is now the second-highest run-scorer in IPL history, with 6769 runs in 222 matches. Known for his steady performance, he scored more than 400 runs in every season from 2016 to 2022. Dhawan’s achievements include 2 centuries and 51 fifties, with his best season being 2020, when he scored 618 runs.
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1. Virat Kohli (RCB)- 8004 Runs
Virat Kohli is the top scorer in IPL history. He has scored 8004 runs in 252 matches, a record that might be hard to break. Throughout his career, he has achieved amazing feats, including 8 centuries and 55 fifties. The 2016 season was especially notable, as he scored an impressive 973 runs, including 4 centuries.
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