IPL Most Runs: Virat Kohli stands as the leading run-scorer in IPL history, amassing a remarkable 8004 runs in 244 innings for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) between 2008 and 2024. His tally includes 8 centuries and 55 half-centuries, with a highest score of 113* and a solid average of 38.66. Kohli’s strike rate of 131.97 is built on 705 fours and 272 sixes. Shikhar Dhawan follows with 6769 runs, playing for multiple franchises like DC, SRH, and PBKS. The southpaw has 2 centuries, 51 fifties, and a strike rate of 127.14. Rohit Sharma, with 6628 runs for Deccan Chargers and Mumbai Indians, has two hundreds to his name but also 17 ducks, the most among the top run-scorers. David Warner has been a standout performer as well, scoring 6565 runs at an impressive average of 40.52 and a strike rate nearing 140. Suresh Raina, once IPL’s leading run-getter, rounds off the list with 5528 runs.

IPL 2025 Most Runs

Batting
Bowling
Fielding
Team
Most Runs
  • NameRunsMInnSRAvg
  • SAI-SUDHARSAN
    Sai Sudharsan GT41788152.1952.12
  • NICHOLAS-POORAN
    Nicholas Pooran LSG37799204.8947.12
  • JOS-BUTTLER
    Jos Buttler GT35688165.5871.20
  • MITCHELL-MARSH
    Mitchell Marsh LSG34488160.7443.00
  • SURYAKUMAR-YADAV
    Suryakumar Yadav MI33388162.4355.50
  • AIDEN-MARKRAM
    Aiden Markram LSG32699150.9236.22
  • KL-RAHUL
    KL Rahul DC32377153.8164.60
  • VIRAT-KOHLI
    Virat Kohli RCB32288140.0064.40
  • YASHASVI-JAISWAL
    Yashasvi Jaiswal RR30788139.5438.37
  • SHUBMAN-GILL
    Shubman Gill GT30588153.2643.57
Highest Score
Abhishek Sharma
141
Ishan Kishan
106*
Most Runs
Sai Sudharsan
417
Nicholas Pooran
377
Best Batting Average
Tim David
142.00
Jos Buttler
71.20
Best Strike Rate
Lockie Ferguson
400.00
Rashid Khan
220.00
Most Fifties
Sai Sudharsan
5
Mitchell Marsh
4
Most Hundreds
Abhishek Sharma
1
Ishan Kishan
1
Most 4s
Sai Sudharsan
42
Jos Buttler
40
Most 6s
Nicholas Pooran
31
Shreyas Iyer
20
In the electrifying world of the IPL, the chase for the Orange Cap ignites fresh excitement every season. As the tournament unfolds, batters go head-to-head, each determined to top the run-scoring charts and claim this prestigious symbol of dominance. Every boundary, every towering six fuels the race, captivating fans and keeping them on the edge of their seats. From the masterful innings of established legends to the fearless brilliance of rising stars, the Orange Cap battle captures the heart of IPL’s spirit — skill, flair, and relentless ambition. As the tournament builds towards its climax, the leaderboard becomes a roll of honour, celebrating players who have left an indelible mark with their batting exploits. Yet, beyond the statistics and personal glory, the Orange Cap symbolizes the passion, sportsmanship, and fierce competition that define IPL cricket. It’s a race where every run matters and where greatness is measured one innings at a time.