Virat Kohli
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the biggest league in the world which comes every year. Since 2008 when the IPL started, it has become popular for thrilling matches and outstanding performances. One of the most important achievements for any player in this league is to become the top score of the IPL season.
Cricket fans are excited to see who will shine this season as IPL 2025 is about to begin from the March 22nd. The first match of the IPL 2025 season will be played between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The match is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST.
In this article, we’ll look at the top run-scorers from the last five IPL seasons
Virat Kohli was the top run scorer in IPL 2024, with a total score of 741 runs in 15 matches. He maintained an impressive average of 61.75 and strike rate of 154.69. His highest score in the season was 113* runs and he hit five fifties and one century in this season.
Kohli’s performance in IPL 2024 showed why he continues to be a key player. With 8,004 total runs in his IPL career, he is also the highest run scorer in IPL history. His consistent performance makes him a strong contender for the title of IPL top run scorer every season.
Shubman Gill often called the “Prince of Indian cricket,” and his performances truly showcase why he deserves that title with his exceptional performance in IPL 2023. Gill finished the season as the top run scorer, accumulating 890 runs in 17 matches. His highest score was an impressive 129 and he maintained a fantastic average of 59.33 with a strike rate of 157.80.
Gill’s brilliant innings throughout the season showcased his incredible talent and consistency, making it clear that he is indeed the future of Indian cricket. His performance in IPL 2023 reinforced his status as one of the finest batsmen in the league and showed why he is rightly called the Prince of Indian cricket.
Jos Buttler (previous member of Rajasthan Royals, now in Gujarat Titans) is an explosive batsman from England and had an outstanding IPL 2022 season. He scored a total of 863 runs in 17 matches with an average of 57.53 and a strike rate of 149.05. Buttler’s aggressive batting was highlighted by 45 sixes and 83 fours in the tournament.
His performance also included 4 centuries and 4 fifties, making him one of the IPL top run scorers. Buttler’s consistent ability to score big runs proved his importance in the team and established him as one of the most impactful players in the league.
Ruturaj Gaikwad is playing for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and was the top run scorer in IPL 2021. In 16 matches, he accumulated a total of 635 runs with an average of 45.43 and a strike rate of 136.26. His consistent performance included 1 century and 4 half-centuries, securing him the title of IPL top run scorer for the season.
Gaikwad’s crucial contributions were key to CSK’s success, making him one of the standout players in IPL 2021.
KL Rahul playing for Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) was the top run scorer in IPL 2020. In 14 matches, he scored a total of 670 runs with an average of 55.83 and a strike rate of 129.34. His impressive performance included 1 century and 5 half-centuries, which helped him secure the title of IPL top run scorer for the 2020 season.
After his stint with Punjab Kings, KL Rahul moved to Lucknow Super Giants and for IPL 2025, he will be playing for Delhi Capitals. His consistent performances across different teams highlight his ability to lead the batting charts in the IPL.
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