Most Runs In IPL

Virat tops the run-getter's list in the IPL (AP Photo)

Indian Premier League (IPL) has been a platform where extraordinary batting talents have consistently shown season after season. These players exhibited remarkable skills but also played pivotal roles in leading their teams to victory on numerous occasions.

IPL has witnessed some of the most incredible displays of power-hitting and stroke-making from batsmen with remarkable consistency.

The IPL has seen iconic batsmen like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Chris Gayle, David Warner, and AB de Villiers, among others, who have consistently performed at a high level and entertained cricket fans around the world with their prowess with the willow.

In this Article, let's check out the players with the most runs in IPL.

Most Runs in IPL History

Player	Mat	HS	Ave	SR	100
Virat Kohli	263	113*	39.57	132.6	8
Rohit Sharma	268	109*	29.73	131.93	2
Shikhar Dhawan	222	106*	35.25	127.14	2
David Warner	184	126	40.52	139.77	4
Suresh Raina	205	100*	32.51	136.73	1
MS Dhoni	276	84*	38.46	137.63	-
KL Rahul	143	132*	46.63	135.78	5
AB de Villiers	184	133*	39.7	151.68	3
Ajinkya Rahane	197	105*	30.59	124.89	2
Chris Gayle	142	175*	39.72	148.96	6

Most Runs in IPL History in One Match

Player	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR	Opposition
Chris Gayle (RCB)	175*	66	13	17	265.15	v Warriors
Brendon McCullum (KKR)	158*	73	10	13	216.43	v RCB
Abhishek Sharma (SRH)	141	55	14	10	256.36	v Punjab Kings
Q de Kock (LSG)	140*	70	10	10	200	v KKR
AB de Villiers (RCB)	133*	59	19	4	225.42	v MI
KL Rahul (Kings XI)	132*	69	14	7	191.3	v RCB
AB de Villiers (RCB)	129*	52	10	12	248.07	v Guj Lions
Shubman Gill (GT)	129	60	7	10	215	v MI
Chris Gayle (RCB)	128*	62	7	13	206.45	v Daredevils
Rishabh Pant (Daredevils)	128*	63	15	7	203.17	v SRH

Most Runs in IPL History Team

Team	Score	Overs	RR	Opposition
Sunrisers Hyderabad	287/3	20	14.35	v RCB
Sunrisers Hyderabad	286/6	20	14.3	v RR
Sunrisers Hyderabad	277/3	20	13.85	v MI
Kolkata Knight Riders	272/7	20	13.6	v DC
Sunrisers Hyderabad	266/7	20	13.3	v DC
Royal Challengers Bangalore	263/5	20	13.15	v Warriors
Punjab Kings	262/2	18.4	14.03	v KKR
Royal Challengers Bangalore	262/7	20	13.1	v SRH
Kolkata Knight Riders	261/6	20	13.05	v Punjab Kings
Delhi Capitals	257/4	20	12.85	v MI

FAQs: Most Runs in IPL

Q. Who made the most runs in IPL history?

A. Virat Kohli holds the records for the most runs scored (8,004) and the most centuries made (8) in the Indian Premier League.

Q. Who hit most runs in one match in IPL?

A. IPL veteran Chris Gayle (175*) tops the charts for highest runs in one match in IPL history.

Q. Who scored the most runs in an over in IPL?

A. Former West Indies batter, Chris Gayle, holds the record for most runs (37) in an over in IPL history.

Q. What is the highest successful chase in IPL?

A. As of 2025, Punjab Kings hold the record for the highest run chase in IPL. PBKS successfully chased down a target of 262 against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens in IPL 2024.

Q. Who has the most orange caps in IPL?

A. Aussie batter David Warner holds the distinction of winning the Orange Cap three times (2015, 2017, 2019), the most by any player in IPL history.