When the IPL first began in 2008, it announced the debut of the Orange Cap, which would be proffered to the batter with the most runs each season. Many batters have received the award over the years, but only a few have been able to constantly function, and score runs. In preparation for the 2023 IPL, this article will look at the most runs scored by the Top 5 batsmen in each batting position in the IPL to date:
| Position | Player | Innings | Runs | Teams | Period |
| Opener | Shikhar Dhawan | 186 | 5,837 | MI/DC/SRH/DD/PBKS | 2008-2022 |
| Number 3 | Suresh Raina | 171 | 4,934 | CSK/GL | 2008-2021 |
| Number 4 | Rohit Sharma | 86 | 2,392 | DC/MI | 2008-2022 |
| Number 5 | MS Dhoni | 71 | 1,949 | CSK/RPS | 2008-2022 |
| Number 6 | Kieron Pollard | 61 | 1,372 | MI | 2010-2022 |
| Number 7 | Andre Russell | 21 | 718 | DD/KKR | 2012-2022 |
| Number 8 | Harbhajan Singh | 41 | 406 | MI/CSK/KKR | 2008-2021 |
| Number 9 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 37 | 167 | PWI/SRH | 2011-2022 |
| Number 10 | Praveen Kumar | 13 | 86 | RCB/PBKS/MI/SRH/GL | 2008-2017 |
| Number 11 | Munaf Patel | 9 | 30 | RR/MI/GL | 2008-2017 |
- Shikhar Dhawan – Magnificent Opener
Shikhar Dhawan, the powerful opener, has been a valuable resource to every team he has played for. His outstanding batting record in the IPL means he continues to hold the dominating position in the world’s deadliest league. So far in the IPL, he has scored 5,837 runs. Shikhar Dhawan became the second player after Virat Kohli to reach 6000 IPL runs in the 38th league game of the Indian Premier League 2022 between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings. The Chennai Super Kings chose to bowl first against the Punjab Kings, and Shikhar Dhawan batted brilliantly against the Super Kings. Shikhar Dhawan scored 88 runs in just 59 balls at a masterful strike-rate of 149.15. Dhawan started slowly, but by the end, he was at his magnificent best.
- Suresh Raina – Number 3
Suresh Raina is unquestionably one of the most outstanding batsmen the tournament has seen in its long history. Raina has 4,934 IPL runs to his name after playing 171 IPL games for the Chennai Super Kings. 4,931 of these runs have come while batting third, making him the tournament’s leading run scorer at that position. He is a combative left-handed middle-order batsman who bowls off-spin on occasion. Raina is the second-youngest Indian captain in history. Raina captained the Gujarat Lions in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and was also the vice-captain of the Chennai Super Kings. He became the first Indian batsman to score a century in all three international cricketing formats.
- Rohit Sharma – Number 4
While Rohit Sharma no longer bats at No. 4, his record for most runs scored by a No. 4 batsman in the IPL continues to stand at 2,392. Rohit is one of the most viable IPL batsmen of all time, having scored 5,480 runs in total. The Mumbai Indians won their second sequential title under Rohit’s leadership in the 2020 season. MI missed the playoffs in the 14th season and will be ready to go this time. He is now the full-time captain of Team India in all three formats of the game.
- Mahendra Singh Dhoni – Number 5
MS Dhoni, captain of the Chennai Super Kings, is undoubtedly one of the most fearsome batsmen in cricket history. Chennai Super Kings’ ‘Thalaiva’ scored a massive 1,923 runs for the men in yellow while wearing the finisher’s hat. These runs have frequently aided the team in getting out of sticky situations. MS Dhoni is a legendary cricketer who has had a significant influence on the growth of the CSK brand. He has appeared in 234 games and scored 4978 runs with a strike rate of 135.2. As of June 2022, he holds the record for most IPL matches played. Dhoni has the most sixes (229) for CSK and is fourth on the all-time list.
- Kieron Pollard – Number 6
The big man from the Caribbean possesses the ability and strength to knock any delivery out of the park. Pollard has proven to be extremely dependable on the Mumbai Indians in difficult situations. Pollard, batting at No. 6, has scored 1,244 runs, the most by an IPL No. 6 batsman. Pollard was a key member of the winning MI squad in the 2020 season, smashing the ball at a strike rate of 191. The Mumbai fans adore him, and the big Trinidadian will look to put things right in the 14th season.
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