Here are the top five batsmen who have scored the most runs in IPL history. They have always played well and been important players for their teams.
5. Suresh Raina (CSK/GL)- 5528 Runs
Suresh Raina, known as Mr. IPL, has been very important for Chennai. He scored 5528 runs in 205 matches with a strike rate of 136.73. His excellent performance has helped Chennai win 4 IPL titles and finish as runners-up 5 times.
4. David Warner (DC/SRH)- 6565 Runs
David Warner used to be the captain of the Hyderabad cricket team. He has been really successful in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He is the third highest run-scorer among foreign players in IPL history. Warner has scored 6565 runs in 184 games. This is very impressive! His average score per game is 40.52 runs, and he has a strike rate of 139.77. He has also scored 4 centuries and 62 fifties. One of his best seasons was in 2016.
3. Rohit Sharma (DCH/MI)- 6628 Runs
Rohit Sharma is a top cricket player, especially in T20 games. He’s the captain of Mumbai, the best team in the IPL. He has scored 6,628 runs in 257 matches and hit 280 sixes, showing his power in hitting. His performance 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 6,769 runs in 222 matches. He is known for his consistent performance and scored over 400 runs each season from 2016 to 2022. Dhawan has 2 centuries and 51 fifties, with his best season being 2020, when he scored 618 runs.
1. Virat Kohli (RCB)- 8004 Runs
Virat Kohli is the highest run-scorer in IPL history. He has scored 8,004 runs in 252 matches, a record that might be tough to beat. In his career, he has hit 8 centuries and 55 fifties. The 2016 season was remarkable, with Kohli scoring 973 runs and 4 centuries.
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