Virat Kohli to Suresh Raina: Top five batters with most IPL runs, in pics
The Indian Premier League is undoubtedly the best T20 league in the world. The list includes the likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Australian opener David Warner. Here we bring you the top five batters who have performed consistently and have the most runs IPL.
Virat Kohli - 6402 runs
Shikhar Dhawan - 5989 runs
The veteran left-handed batter started his IPL career with the Mumbai Indians is currently second on the list with 5989 runs. Shikhar Dhawan is currently playing for the Punjab Kings and has played for five different franchises in the cast-rich league - Mumbai Indians (2009-2010), Deccan Chargers (2011-2012), Sunrisers Hyderabad (2013-2018), Delhi Capitals (2019-2021) and Punjab Kings (2022). (Source: Twitter)
Rohit Sharma - 5725 runs
Current Team India and Mumbai Indians captain, Rohit Sharma is third in the list with 5725 IPL runs to his name. Before playing for MI, Rohit played for the Deccan Chargers from 2008 to 2010. However, after joining MI in 2011, Rohit is the most successful captain in the history of IPL with five titles. (Source: Twitter)
David Warner - 5580 runs
The Australian left-hander has been the most successful overseas player in the IPL having scored over 5500 runs. He is the only foreign player in the list of top five batters with most runs in the IPL. Warner returned to the Delhi-based franchise in 2022 after his stint with the Sunrisers Hyderabad, which started in 2014. (Source: Twitter)