Indian Premier League is one of the most celebrated cricketing events all around the world. Are you curious to know about the batsmen who have scored the most runs in an IPL season in the 14 editions of Indian Premier League?
Here are the Top 5 players who have scored the top runs in an IPL season.
1. Virat Kohli
Indian Captain Virat Kohli is undoubtedly one of the best batsmen the game has ever seen. He is very famous for his match winning batting innings as well the temper on the field. It is no wonder to see the name of Virat Kohli in the list of the IPL season topper in the batsmen category. In the 2016 edition of IPL edition, Virat Kohli wrote his name to another Batting record. From 16 matches played in that season he scored a total of 973 runs which includes 4 centuries and 7 half centuries.
2. Kane Williamson
New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson is known for his calm bating on the ground. He is also the second IPL top scorer in a season. In the 2018 season of the IPL, Williamson scored a total of 735 runs from the total of 17 matches he played. His IPL season included a total of 8 half centuries.
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3. Chris Gayle
Chris Gayle is one of the most fearsome batsmen in the history of cricket. He is very well known for his destructive batting performance. In the 2012 season of IPL, Chris Gayle became the Orange Cap holder playing only a total of 14 matches. In that Chris Gayle scored a total of 733 runs including one hundred and 8 half centuries.
4. Michael Hussy
Former Australian Mike Hussey is considered as calm and poised batsmen in cricket history. In the 2013 season of IPL, we also witnessed the fierce batting face of Mike Hussey too. In 2013 he was the Orange Cap holder by scoring a total of 733 runs from 17 matches. His batting performance this season also includes 7 half centuries.
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5. David Warner
David Warner was the IPL Orange Cap holder of the 2019 IPL season. He is one of the best batsmen in the limited overs history. In the 2019 season of IPL, Warner scored a total of 692 runs which includes 1 century and 8 half centuries. He stands in the fifth position of the top scorers in the Orange Cap holder list.
List of players with most runs in a single IPL season in history:
Year | Player | Runs | Average |
2016 | Virat Kohli | 973 | 81.08 |
2018 | Kane Williamson | 735 | 52.50 |
2012 | Chris Gayle | 733 | 61.08 |
2013 | Micheal Hussy | 733 | 52.35 |
2019 | David Warner | 692 | 69.20 |
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