Virat Kohli is the highest run scorer in IPL history, scoring 7263 runs in 237 matches of the Indian Premier League.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is the biggest domestic T20 league globally and has achieved cult status in the 16 years of its existence.
Be it Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni, AB de Villiers, Gautam Gambhir, Robin Uthappa, or Chris Gayle, IPL is where all superstars descend. Along with such a high batting standard, run-scoring comes synonymously.
Most runs in IPL: Top 5 List
| Pos | Player | Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s | Highest Score |
| 1 | Virat Kohli | 237 | 7263 | 36.52 | 129.60 | 5 | 47 | 113 |
| 2 | Shikhar Dhawan | 217 | 6617 | 35.98 | 126.97 | 2 | 49 | 106* |
| 3 | David Warner | 176 | 6397 | 42.23 | 139.62 | 4 | 58 | 126 |
| 4 | Rohit Sharma | 236 | 6203 | 30.22 | 130.03 | 1 | 41 | 109* |
| 5 | Suresh Raina | 206 | 5528 | 32.51 | 136.73 | 1 | 39 | 100* |
Virat Kohli | 7263 runs in IPL
Virat Kohli currently leads the race for most runs in IPL history with 7263 runs in 237 matches at an average of 36.52, which includes 47 half-centuries and five centuries. Kohli has been a run machine for the Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Teams: Royal Challengers Bangalore
Shikhar Dhawan | 6617 runs
Shikhar Dhawan is second on the list for the highest run-scorer in IPL followed by David Warner. He has summed 6617 runs at an average of 35.98.
Teams: Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals, Deccan Chargers, Mumbai Indians
David Warner | 6397 runs in IPL
One of the most successful overseas players in IPL, David Warner has had a gala time in the Indian Premier League since day one. The Aussie opener has scored 6397 runs in 176 matches at an average of 41.99.
Team: Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad
Rohit Sharma | 6203 Runs in IPL
The joint most successful IPL captain, Rohit Sharma sits fourth on this list of highest scorers in IPL. He has tallied 6203 runs in 236 matches at an average of 30.22.
Teams: Deccan Chargers, Mumbai Indians
Suresh Raina | 5528 runs in IPL
Popularly known as Mr. IPL, for his consistent performance in the Indian Premier League, the southpaw is the fourth-highest runscorer in IPL. He has 5528 runs in 205 runs at an average of 32.52.
Teams: Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Lions
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