These players have scored the most runs in the history of IPL, know who is on top

Updated: 21-03-2026, 07.33 PM

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In the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL), many batsmen have set new standards in scoring runs with their brilliant performances. These players have taken their teams to a strong position by playing good innings continuously. Even in big matches, his bat has performed well, due to which he has created a series of records. In such a situation, let us take a look at the batsmen who scored the most runs in this tournament.

Virat Kohli (8,661 runs)

The first place in this list is Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) batsman Virat Kohli. He played his first match in IPL 2008. So far this player has played 267 matches and has scored 8,661 runs in 259 innings at an average of 39.54 and strike rate of 132.85. He has scored 8 centuries and 63 half-centuries with his bat. His best score has been 113* runs. Kohli has also hit 771 fours and 291 sixes.

Rohit Sharma (7,046 runs)

Veteran batsman Rohit Sharma, who has played for two teams in IPL so far, is at second place in this list. He has played 272 matches and scored 7,046 runs in 267 innings at an average of 29.73 and strike rate of 132.09. Rohit has scored 2 centuries and 47 half-centuries. His best score has been 109* runs. Rohit has also hit 640 fours and 302 sixes.

Shikhar Dhawan (6,769 runs)

Former star opener Shikhar Dhawan, who has retired from IPL, is at number three in this list. Dhawan has played in IPL for 5 teams. He has scored 6,769 runs at an average of 35.25 and strike rate of 127.14 while remaining unbeaten 29 times in 221 innings of 222 matches. This player has scored 2 centuries and 51 half-centuries and his best score has been 106* runs.

David Warner (6,565 runs)

David Warner, another former opener who has retired from IPL, is at fourth place in terms of scoring most runs in this tournament. He played his first match in 2009 and was last seen playing in 2024. This player had scored 6,565 runs in 184 innings of 184 matches at an average of 40.52 and strike rate of 139.77. He scored 4 centuries and 62 half-centuries with his bat. His best score was 126 runs.