Virat Kohli, the batting mainstay of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, scripted another IPL milestone by becoming the first player in tournament history to cross the 500-run mark in a season on nine separate occasions.
The landmark was achieved during RCB’s IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings in Dharamsala on Sunday, where Kohli played a crucial knock of 58 runs off 37 deliveries to guide his side to victory.
With this feat, Kohli once again highlighted his remarkable consistency in the league. Let’s dive into this story to find out about the players who have scored the Most 500-Plus Run Seasons in IPL
Players with most 500-plus seasons in IPL
1. Virat Kohli
Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain and star batter Virat Kohli holds the record for scoring over 500 runs in a single IPL edition the most number of times. He has achieved this massive feat on 9 occasions. In IPL 2026, Kohli has amassed 542 runs across 13 matches at a strike rate of 164.74.
2. KL Rahul
KL Rahul, the star opener, who is currently representing Delhi Capitals, ranks second on the list of players with the most 500-plus run seasons in IPL. Rahul has achieved the feat of scoring 500 runs 8 times. In IPL 2026, KL Rahul has scored a total of 533 runs across 13 matches at a strike rate of 172.93
3. David Warner
Australia’s star cricketer David Warner ranks third on the list of players with the most 500-plus run seasons in IPL. He has achieved the milestone of scoring 500 runs in a single IPL season 7 times.
4. Shikhar Dhawan
Former India star opener Shikhar Dhawan is also part of the list. He ranks fourth on the list, as he has scored over 500 runs in a single IPL season 5 times.
5. Suresh Raina
Former Chennai Super Kings star Suresh Raina, West Indies power-hitter Chris Gayle, and current India national cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir have each recorded three IPL seasons with more than 500 runs.
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