IPL has been consistently dominated by batters in the power play. The batters make sure they utilise the powerplay totally and lay a strong foundation as the match unfolds further. Let’s dive into this story and find out about the top 7 batters who have scored the most runs in IPL powerplay.
Batters with most runs in IPL powerplay
1. Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan tops the list of batters to score the most runs in IPL powerplay. He has scored 3,391 runs in 213 innings at an average of 37.26 and a strike rate of 122.59. Dhawan has played for Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals, and Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings)
2. Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli ranks second on the list of batters to score the most runs in IPL powerplay. Kohli has scored a total of 3,351 runs across 223 innings in the powerplay at an average and a strike rate of 127.46. Kohli has only played for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
3. David Warner
David Warner ranks third on the list of batters who have scored the most runs in powerplay. Warner has amassed a total of 3,303 runs across 175 innings in the powerplay at an average of 46.52 and a strike rate of 138.3. Warner has represented two IPL franchises in his career – Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals), and Sunrisers Hyderabad
4. Ajinkya Rahane
Ajinkya Rahane ranks fourth on the list of batters, who have scored the most runs in IPL powerplay. Rahane has scored a total of 2,759 across 182 innings in the powerplay at an average of 35.83 and a strike rate of 123.16. Rahane has played for five IPL franchise so far, which features Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Mumbai Indians, and Delhi Capitals
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5. Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma ranks fifth on the list of batters to score the most runs in IPL powerplay. The former MI captain has scored 2,562 runs in 192 innings in the powerplay at an average of 29.79 and strike rate of 126.58. Rohit Sharma has played for two IPL franchises, which includes the Mumbai Indians, and Deccan Charges.
6. KL Rahul
Star wicketkeep-batter KL Rahul ranks sixth on the list of batters to score the most runs in IPL powerplay. Rahul has scored a total of 2,410 runs in 134 innings in the powerplay at an average of 57.38 and a strike rate of 129.08. KL Rahul has played for multiple IPL franchises in his career, which includes Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals, Lucknow Super Giants, and Punjab Kings.
7. Chris Gayle
West Indies explosive batter Chris Gayle ranks seventh on the list of batters, who have scored the most runs in IPL powerplay. Gayle has amassed 2,336 runs across 135 innings in the powerplay at an average of 38.93 and a strike rate of 134.17. He has played for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Punjab Kings, and Kolkata Knight Riders.
