The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been one of the most popular T20 cricket leagues in the world for over a decade now. Throughout its history, the league has seen some of the most brilliant performances in cricket. And one of the most important statistics in the game is the number of runs scored by a batsman in IPL history, as per 2022 statistics.
1. Virat Kohli – 6076 runs
Captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore, who has been a part of the IPL since its inception in 2008. Kohli has scored a total of 6076 runs in 197 matches, with an impressive average of 37.97 in the IPL history. He has also scored five centuries and 40 half-centuries in the IPL.
2. Suresh Raina – 5472 runs
A left-handed batsman who has been an integral part of the Chennai Super Kings since the first season of the IPL. Raina has scored a total of 5472 runs in 193 matches at an average of 33.34. He has also scored one century and 38 half-centuries in the IPL.
3. Rohit Sharma – 5447 runs
Captain of the Mumbai Indians, has been a part of the IPL since 2008 and has scored a total of 5447 runs in 207 matches at an average of 31.64. Sharma has scored one century and 39 half-centuries in the IPL.
4. David Warner – 5447 runs
An Australian left-handed opening batsman has been a part of the IPL since 2009 and has scored a total of 5447 runs in 148 matches at an average of 42.22. He has also scored four centuries and 48 half-centuries in the IPL.
5. Shikhar Dhawan – 5428 runs
A left-handed opening batsman has been a part of the IPL since 2008 and has scored a total of 5428 runs in 182 matches at an average of 34.98 in the IPL history. Dhawan has also scored two centuries and 41 half-centuries in the IPL.
6. Chris Gayle – 4950 runs
A left-handed opening batsman who has played for various teams in the IPL has scored a total of 4950 runs in 140 matches at an average of 40.24 in the IPL history. Gayle has also scored six centuries and 31 half-centuries in the IPL.
7. AB de Villiers – 4849 runs
A South African batsman who has played for the Royal Challengers Bangalore since 2011, has scored a total of 4849 runs in 173 matches at an average of 40.41 in the IPL history. He has also scored three centuries and 39 half-centuries in the IPL.
8. MS Dhoni – 4632 runs
Captain of the Chennai Super Kings, has been a part of the IPL since its inception in 2008. And has scored a total of 4632 runs in 211 matches at an average of 40.99. Dhoni has also scored 23 half-centuries in the IPL.
9. Gautam Gambhir – 4217 runs
A retired Indian cricketer who has played for various teams in the IPL. Gambhir has scored a total of 4217 runs in 154 matches at an average of 31.23 in the IPL history. He has also scored 36 half-centuries in the IPL.
In conclusion, these top 10 batsmen with the most runs in IPL history have contributed significantly to the league’s success and have given cricket fans around the world some unforgettable moments. It will be interesting to see if any new players can break into this list in the future. This data may vary from time to time so you can check real-time data on iplt20.com by clicking here.