Highest Runs in IPL History: The Run Machines
Published on: Feb 21, 2023 11:17 am IST|Updated on: Feb 21, 2023 11:18 am IST
Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan, and David Warner are three of the highest run getters in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Kohli is the leading run scorer with 6624 runs in 223 matches, while Dhawan and Warner are close behind with 6244 and 5881 runs respectively.
Highest Runs in IPL History
Here is the table for Highest Runs in IPL History
| Player | Span | Matches | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Average | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 2008-2022 | 223 | 215 | 32 | 6624 | 113 | 36.19 | 5129 | 129.14 | 5 | 44 | 9 | 578 | 218 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | 2008-2022 | 206 | 205 | 27 | 6244 | 106* | 35.07 | 4942 | 126.34 | 2 | 47 | 10 | 701 | 136 |
| David Warner | 2009-2022 | 162 | 162 | 22 | 5881 | 126 | 42.00 | 4180 | 140.69 | 4 | 55 | 9 | 577 | 216 |
Kohli has been a consistent performer for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) since the inception of the IPL in 2008. He has an average of 36.19 and a strike rate of 129.14, and has scored five centuries and 44 half-centuries in his IPL career. Kohli’s highest score of 113 came against Kings XI Punjab in the 2016 season of IPL. He is also the only player to have scored 500 runs or more in a single IPL season on five separate occasions.
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Shikhar Dhawan has played for several teams in the IPL, including Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians, and Sunrisers Hyderabad. He has an average of 35.07 and a strike rate of 126.34, and has scored two centuries and 47 half-centuries in his IPL career. Dhawan’s highest score of 106 not out came against Kings XI Punjab in the 2017 season of IPL.
David Warner has been one of the most consistent performers for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL. He has an average of 42.00 and a strike rate of 140.69, and has scored four centuries and 55 half-centuries in his IPL career. Warner’s highest score of 126 came against Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2017 season of IPL.
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These three players have shown that consistency is key in the IPL, and their ability to perform under pressure has made them some of the most valuable players in the tournament. With the 2022 season of IPL just around the corner, fans around the world will be eagerly waiting to see how these players and others perform in the coming months.
IPL has produced some of the most exciting cricket matches and has given fans some of the most memorable moments in the sport. The achievements of Kohli, Dhawan, and Warner are a testament to the talent and dedication required to succeed in this highly competitive tournament. As we look forward to the future of the IPL, we can only hope for more incredible feats.
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