Before looking at the list of top 5 batsmen to score the most runs in the IPL, it is first mandatory to take a deep insight into the importance of powerplay in the T20 format.
The most run-making opportunities have been created in this phase of the game, but equally with the chances of getting out. Usually, openers and the top order batters have the highest grab to harness this stuff, but sometimes it gets overturned on the batting team.
Stalwart openers in the IPL like David Warner, Shikhar Dhawan and Faf du Plessis have played the Knock of big figures while scoring in this game phase. The list has a few batters who are not genuine openers in their game, but except for the meagre, all are staggered and attacking beginners of the innings.
So, here are those top 10 batsmen who scored the most runs in the IPL powerplay overs.
Leading Run-Scorers in Powerplay Overs in IPL
| BATSMAN | RUNS IN POWERPLAY OVERS IN IPL | BALLS FACED | S/R | SIXES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shikhar Dhawan | 3391 | 2766 | 122.59 | 74 |
| David Warner | 3303 | 2388 | 138.31 | 105 |
| Virat Kohli | 2824 | 2312 | 122.14 | 67 |
| Ajinkya Rahane | 2452 | 2027 | 120.96 | 60 |
| Chris Gayle | 2336 | 1741 | 134.17 | 138 |
| Gautam Gambhir | 2230 | 1833 | 121.65 | 32 |
| Rohit Sharma | 2215 | 1798 | 123.19 | 100 |
| Faf du Plessis | 2205 | 1603 | 137.55 | 79 |
| KL Rahul | 2030 | 1614 | 125.77 | 78 |
| Robin Uthappa | 2022 | 1621 | 124.73 | 50 |
Key Insights
Shikhar Dhawan is the topmost candidate in the catalogue of the batsmen who have scored the most runs in IPL powerplay overs. Scoring more than 3391 runs in the most crucial overs in the IPL, his career strike rate is around 127, which is decent. He scored two centuries in the IPL, and this one hundred knock stands out. His knocks have proved impactful for the franchises he played for, which makes him hold the position of No. 1 on the list.
David ‘Explosive’ Warner grabs the second position after Shikhar Dhawan. The southpaw strikes at a blistering rate of 137+, which is the best in the first six overs in IPL among the above ten players.
Though Chris Gayle has retired from the IPL, he owned this business for a long 13 years. He smacked 2336 runs in the powerplay while playing in 142 IPL games with a scoring rate of 134. Gayle also smashed the most sixes (138) in this phase of the game.
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