MS Dhoni To David Warner: List of batters with 5000 or more runs in IPL

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the world’s largest cricket leagues, giving a platform for players to exhibit their skill and establish their mettle. Several cricketers have established records and accomplished milestones in the IPL throughout the years. One such achievement is reaching 5000 runs in the league. In this article, we will discuss six hitters who have scored over 5000 runs in IPL cricket.

1. Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli is regarded as one of the finest batters in the world, and he has lived up to expectations in the IPL. Since 2008, he has been a member of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and has scored over 6000 runs in the league. Kohli has been RCB’s leading run-scorer for several seasons, and his constant performance has earned him one of the IPL’s most important players.

Innings	Runs	Average	Strike Rate	Best
215	6624	36.2	129.15	113

2. Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan is a lethal opener who has been a fixture in the Indian Premier League for many years. He has scored over 6000 runs in the league while playing for the Delhi Daredevils, Mumbai Indians, and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Dhawan, who now plays for the Punjab Kings, has been a constant performer in the IPL, and his ability to score swiftly makes him one of the league’s most dangerous hitters.

Innings	Runs	Average	Strike Rate	Best
205	6243	34.88	126.33	106

3. David Warner

David Warner is an Australian opener who has created a name for himself in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He has played with Sunrisers Hyderabad since 2014 and is one of the league’s leading run scorers. Warner’s aggressive hitting style and ability to score runs fast have made him a fan favourite. He has scored over 5800 runs in the IPL and is one of the league’s most successful international players.

Innings	Runs	Average	Strike Rate	Best
162	5881	42.01	140.69	126

4. Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma is a skipper who takes the initiative. He has been a member of the Mumbai Indians since 2011 and is one of the most successful leaders in the IPL. He previously played for the Deccan Chargers in the first three seasons of the IPL. Rohit is a lethal opener who has over 5800 runs in the league. He has won the IPL five times as captain and is one of the league’s most successful hitters.

Innings	Runs	Average	Strike Rate	Best
222	5879	30.3	129.89	109

5. Suresh Raina

Suresh Raina is one of the most seasoned IPL players. He has been with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) since 2008 and has been one of the league’s most consistent performances. Raina has scored over 5500 runs in the IPL and is regarded as one of the league’s greatest middle-order batters. He has four IPL titles with CSK and is one of the league’s most successful players.

Innings	Runs	Average	Strike Rate	Best
200	5528	32.52	136.73	100

6. Ab de Villiers

Ab de Villiers is one of the finest batters in the world, and he is a fan favourite in the IPL. Since 2011, he has been a member of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and has scored over 5000 runs in the league. De Villiers’ aggressive batting style and ability to score runs fast make him one of the league’s most dangerous hitters.

Innings	Runs	Average	Strike Rate	Best
170	5162	39.71	151.69	133

 

7. MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni is one of the finest batsmen in the world, and his team, CSK, has also been one of the most successful franchises. MS Dhoni becomes the 7th batsman to complete 5000 runs in the IPL. He now has 5,042 runs in 236 matches.

Innings	Runs	Average	Strike Rate	Best
236	5004	39.09	135.53	84

 

Finally, these six players have been the backbone of their respective teams in the IPL and have surpassed the 5000 run mark. Their steady play, aggressive hitting approach, and ability to score runs fast have made them fan favourites and one of the league’s most valued players.

Also Read: Watch: MS Dhoni hits back-to-back sixes against Wood to reach 5,000 runs in the IPL. (cricfiles.com)