IPL Top 10 Batsmen In History
Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the most happening and successful world T-20 leagues in the global cricket segment. If you check the viewership and brand value of IPL, you will find it unparalleled. IPL 2020 managed to generate impressions of 37.57 million. The figure witnesses a massive increase in 2021 and 2022. It indicates that IPL is winning the hearts of millions across the globe.
IPL’s first season happened in 2008. Cricket lovers witnessed the performances of many players. The batsman segment managed to bring many talented players to the limelight.
Let’s see who the top 10 IPL batsmen in IPL history are:
- Virat Kohli– Virat Kohli, the former Captain of the Indian Cricket Team and Royal Challenger Bangalore, ranks No: 1 as he holds the record for Most Runs in IPL History. He is the first batsman in IPL history to score 6500. At present, Virat leads the chart with 6592 runs from 221 matches. He won the Orange Cap in 2016. He scored 977 runs in the tournament. His average score is 37.84, and he scored the most 50+ runs in IPL.
- David Warner– Popular Australian cricketer David Warner was the former Captain of the Australian Cricket Team. He ranks 2nd in IPL history due to his impeccable consistency in the tournament. To date, David has scored more than 5000 runs in IPL. He scored 500 runs in consecutive 5 IPL seasons. The current base price of David Warner is 2.0 cr, and the final price is 6.25 cr. He is also known for his extraordinary strike rate.
- Shikhar Dhawan– Shikhar Dhawan ranks 3rd in the list of the top IPL batsman in IPL history. He became the first batsman to hit 700 fours from 206 Indian Premier League matches. He holds this position with 6244 runs and an average of 35.08. His strike rate is 140.69, which is also noticeable. His base price is 2.0 cr, and the final price, as per the IPL auction, is 8.25 cr.
- Rohit Sharma– Rohit debuted as an IPL player in 2008. He played for Decan Chargers for the first three consecutive years. Presently, he is playing for Mumbai Indians. He is known as “HITMAN” due to his power-packed sixes. He has scored more than 5600 runs in Indian Premier League history. Rohit holds an excellent strike rate of 130.39. It is admirable to notice that Mumbai Indian won IPL 5 times under his captaincy.
- Suresh Raina– Suresh Raina, a former Indian International Cricketer, served as stand-in captain occasionally for Indian Team. He started his IPL Career in 2008 and played for Chennai Super Kings till 2015. In 2016-2017, Suresh led the team Gujrat Lions. In 2018-2021 he again played for Chennai Super Kings. He also has scored more than 5500 runs in his IPL career.
- AB De Villiers– The right-handed South African Batsman is famous for his ability to perform anywhere on the ground. He played last for Royal Challenger Bangalore in 2021 and is willing to return to the tournament in 2023. Villiers scored 5162 runs from 184 matches. He is known for his premier strike rate of 151.68.
- Chris Gayle– In IPL, do you know the most entertaining cricketer is? Chris Gayle is the preferred choice in this category. During his IPL journey, he played for Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challenger Bangalore, and Punjab Super Kings. Gayle scored a 30-ball century while playing for Royal Challenger Bangalore. He recorded 4965 runs in 142 matches.
- MS Dhoni– MS Dhoni, former Captain of the Indian Cricket Team, played for Chennai Super Kings since his debut in IPL. The CSK captain recorded 4978 runs in 234 matches with an average of 39.20. He is inspirational for many players, and Dhoni displayed captaincy skills with perfection.
- Robin Uthappa– The talented Indian cricketer debuted in 2008 as an IPL player. Robin has scored 4952 runs in 205 matches. He displayed a noticeable strike rate of 130.35 and an average of 27.51.
- Gautam Gambhir– Gautam Gambhir was the former Captain of Kolkata Knight Riders, and at present, he plays for Delhi Daredevils. He is the 5th highest-paid player in IPL. He recorded 4217 runs in 154 matches. He is also known for his brilliant strike rate of 123.88. His base price is 2.8 Cr, and the highest price is 12.5 cr.
There are the top 10 Indian Premier League Batsmen. What is your favorite?