The IPL is considered to be the largest T20 cricket league in the world. In terms of money as well as level of play, the level of this league is much higher than other T20 leagues. This league consists of the best players from all over the world and tries to make best use of their abilities against each other. In the IPL, it is not easy for any batsman to open in top order and face of the best bowlers around the world. Here’s the names of top 3 opening batsmen with highest score in IPL.
3 batsmen who have scored the most runs in IPL as an opener
#1 Shikhar Dhawan
When it comes to the most successful opening batsmen of the IPL, the name of Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan comes at the top. Shikhar may not be as successful in the T20s at the international level but Dhawan has been very impressive in the IPL. Shikhar has played mostly as an opener in his IPL career. Dhawan has 4790 runs in 156 innings. Last season, he was the most successful batsman for the Delhi Capitals and scored two centuries.
#2 David Warner
Australia’s explosive opener David Warner batted in different batting order in his early IPL career but his batting got the best performance as an opener. As a opener he has scored total of 4599 runs in 121 innings at an excellent average of 42.19. Warner started his IPL career for the Delhi team but achieved success when he joined Sunrisers Hyderabad. Sunrisers Hyderabad’s biggest batsman David Warner is their captain as well as opener.
#3 Chris Gayle
West Indies batsman Chris Gayle is one of the most successful players of the IPL. He has scored total 4480 runs as a opener. Gayle made his Kolkata Knight Riders debut in his IPL career and has since played for Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kings XI Punjab. Gayle has done most of the openings in his IPL career and has also achieved success. Gayle has scored 4480 runs in 122 innings at an average of 41.87 in 122 innings as an opener.
