IPL 2026 is going to start from March 28, where the first match will be played between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Before this big tournament, once again the discussion has intensified about those batsmen who have scored the most runs in IPL history.

Virat Kohli is number-1

Virat Kohli’s name comes at the top in this list. Kohli has scored 8661 runs in 267 matches from 2008 to 2025. His average is around 39.54 and strike rate is 132.85. Kohli also has 8 centuries and 63 half-centuries in his name. While playing continuously for RCB, he has proved himself to be the most reliable batsman of this league.

Rohit Sharma is also not behind

Rohit Sharma’s name is at number two. He has scored 7046 runs in 272 matches. His experience and performance in big matches make him special. Rohit has 2 centuries and 47 half-centuries to his name, and he has been the backbone of Mumbai Indians for a long time.

Dhawan’s stability gave him special recognition

Shikhar Dhawan is in third place, who has scored 6769 runs. Dhawan is known for his consistently good starts and steady batting. He has 51 half-centuries to his name, which shows his consistency.

David Warner’s strong record

David Warner is at fourth place in this elite list, who has scored 6565 runs. Warner’s average is 40.52, which is one of the best in this list. He has scored 4 centuries and 62 half-centuries, which can be gauged from his aggressive batting.

Suresh Raina – Special place of Mr. IPL

Suresh Raina has confirmed his place at number five in this special list. He is also called ‘Mr. IPL’. Raina has 5528 runs in his name in this tournament. He has been the backbone of Chennai Super Kings’ batting for a long time.

Records may be broken again in IPL 2026

These records will once again be in focus in IPL 2026. Especially players like Kohli and Rohit will try to improve their figures further. Fans hope that the race to score runs will continue in this season too and many new records will be made.

Every season in the world’s most popular T20 league, IPL, many batsmen make headlines with their brilliant performances. The season of 2025 was also no different. In this season, many batsmen played an important role in helping their team win by scoring runs continuously. Sai Sudarshan remained first in the list of scoring most runs.

Sai Sudarshan won Orange Cap

Gujarat Titans’ young batsman Sai Sudarshan batted brilliantly in IPL 2025 and scored 759 runs in 15 matches. During this period his average was 54.21 and strike rate was 156.17. He also scored one century and six half-centuries. In the entire tournament, he hit 88 fours and 21 sixes and proved to be the most reliable batsman of the team.

Suryakumar Yadav in second place

Suryakumar Yadav was at second place in this list. This star batsman of Mumbai Indians scored 717 runs in 16 matches. Suryakumar Yadav’s average was 65.18 and he batted at a strike rate of 167.91. He scored five half-centuries in the entire season and pulled the team out of difficult situations in many matches.

Virat Kohli’s consistent performance

At third place was Virat Kohli, who scored 657 runs in 15 matches for Royal Challengers Bangalore. Kohli’s average was 54.75 and he scored 8 half-centuries. Although he could not score a century, his batting remained very stable throughout the season.

Shubman Gill also in top 5

Shubman Gill’s name comes at number four. Gujarat Titans captain Gill scored 650 runs in 15 matches. He scored six half-centuries and his average was 50.00. Gill batted aggressively throughout the tournament and hit 62 fours and 24 sixes.

Strong performance by Mitchell Marsh

Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh remained fifth in this list. While playing for Lucknow Super Giants, he scored 627 runs in 13 matches. During this period he scored one century and six half-centuries. His strike rate was 163.70, which is one of the most aggressive batting in this list.

In IPL 2025, these batsmen entertained the fans a lot with their performance. Now everyone’s eyes are on the next season, because IPL 2026 is going to start from March 28. In such a situation, it will be interesting to see which batsman wins the Orange Cap by scoring the most runs in the coming season.

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In the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, the batsmen seem to be overpowering the bowlers. After the first phase of the tournament, many brilliant innings have been seen so far, but in terms of scoring runs, three players have left everyone else behind. These batsmen are not only scoring runs for the team, but are also single-handedly changing the course of the match.

1. Sahibzada Farhan – Pakistan

Sahibzada Farhan of Pakistan is currently on top in the list of highest run scorers. He has scored 283 runs in 5 innings in 6 matches. His average is 70.75, which shows how reliable he has proved to be. Farhan has also scored one century and 2 half-centuries in this tournament and his strike rate is more than 164. That means he is not only playing steady, but is also scoring runs fast. His role in Pakistan’s batting lineup has become very important.

2. Shimron Hetmyer – West Indies

West Indies’ aggressive batsman Shimron Hetmyer is also in great form. He has scored 219 runs in 5 matches and his strike rate is more than 185. Hetmyer has scored two half-centuries and has taken the team out of difficult situations many times. His aggressive batting has become a big challenge for the opposing teams. The special thing is that he puts pressure on the bowlers from the very beginning.

3. Pathum Nissanka – Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan opening batsman Pathum Nissanka has also performed strongly in this World Cup. He has scored 208 runs in 5 matches, which includes a brilliant century. Nissanka has an average of 52.00 and has been successful in giving a strong start to the team. His innings have given Sri Lanka lead in many important matches.

Who will win next?

The tournament is still going on and Super-8 matches are left. In such a situation, it will be interesting to see whether Farhan will be able to maintain his lead or Hetmyer and Nissanka will leave him behind. One thing is certain – the run machines are in full swing in the T20 World Cup 2026 and fans can get to see more explosive innings.

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is going to start from 7th February. In this tournament being played co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, once again all eyes are on the great batsmen of the world. However, amidst the current excitement, there are some records in the history of the T20 World Cup, which appear unbreakable even today. Especially the record of scoring most runs in a series is still in the name of Virat Kohli.

Virat Kohli’s historical record

Indian star batsman Virat Kohli gave such a performance in the 2014 T20 World Cup (Bangladesh), which no one has been able to repeat till date. Kohli had scored 319 runs in just 6 matches in that tournament. The special thing was that he remained unbeaten thrice and his average was more than 100. During this, he scored 4 half-centuries and played an important role in taking India to the final. This is considered to be the best individual performance so far in the history of T20 World Cup.

Dilshan and Jayawardene also in the list

Former Sri Lankan opener Tillakaratne Dilshan is at second place in this list. He scored 317 runs in 7 matches in the 2009 T20 World Cup (England). Dilshan proved to be Sri Lanka’s most reliable batsman in that tournament.

At the same time, Sri Lanka’s great batsman Mahela Jayawardene had scored 302 runs in the 2010 T20 World Cup (West Indies). During this, he also scored a brilliant century, which is counted among the memorable centuries in T20 World Cup history.

Babar Azam’s entry

Pakistan captain Babar Azam is also included in this special list. He scored 303 runs in the 2021 T20 World Cup (Oman-UAE). Babar had proved himself to be one of the top batsmen of modern T20 cricket by scoring consecutive runs in that tournament.

Kohli shines again in 2022

Virat Kohli’s name appears once again in this list. In the 2022 T20 World Cup (Australia), he scored 296 runs and remained the backbone of India’s batting. Fans still remember his shots played in difficult conditions.

Will the record be broken in 2026?

There are 20 teams, 55 matches and many young and experienced batsmen in the field in T20 World Cup 2026. The question is whether this time any batsman will be able to break Virat Kohli’s record of 319 runs, or will this record once again remain safe in the history books.

Test cricket is often known for the patience and technique of the batsmen. However, in the year 2025, in this format, the batsmen surprised everyone with their run-scoring speed and huge innings. This year, many such scores were seen, which not only made a place in the record books but also showed the changing picture of Test cricket.

Wiaan Mulder’s historic triple century

The biggest Test innings of the year 2025 was in the name of South Africa’s Wiaan Mulder. He scored unbeaten 367 runs against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo. This innings played in 334 balls included 49 fours and 4 sixes. This innings played with a strike rate of more than 109 is considered very special in Test cricket.

Shubman Gill created history in England

Indian batsman Shubman Gill played a brilliant inning of 269 runs in the Birmingham Test against England. In this innings which lasted for 509 minutes, Gill hit 30 fours and 3 sixes. This innings is being counted among the best performances of any Indian batsman on foreign soil.

Rickelton and Khawaja’s classical innings

South Africa’s Ryan Rickelton presented a brilliant example of his technique and composure by scoring 259 runs in the Cape Town Test against Pakistan. Australia’s experienced batsman Usman Khawaja played a memorable inning of 232 runs against Sri Lanka in Galle, which put Australia in a strong position.

The performance of the batsmen of New Zealand and West Indies

New Zealand’s Devon Conway scored 227 runs against West Indies at Mount Maunganui. His innings included 31 fours. Whereas Justin Greaves of West Indies made the match exciting by scoring unbeaten 202 runs in the fourth innings in the Christchurch Test against New Zealand.

Pathum Nissanka’s powerful presence

Pathum Nissanka of Sri Lanka played a brilliant inning of 187 runs in the Galle Test against Bangladesh. This innings shows that Asian batsmen are also continuously scoring big scores in the longer format.

List of top 7 players

1. Viaan Mulder (South Africa) – 367 runs unbeaten
2. Shubman Gill (India) – 269 ​​runs
3. Ryan Rickelton (South Africa) – 259 runs
4. Usman Khawaja (Australia) – 232 runs
5. Devon Conway (New Zealand) – 227 runs
6. Justin Greaves (West Indies) – 202 runs unbeaten
7. Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka) – 187 runs

There is rain of fours and sixes in IPL every season, but there are some overs which are recorded forever in the history of cricket. Scoring the most runs in a single over not only shows the strength of the batsman, but also changes the entire trend of the match. In the history of IPL, there have been many such overs where the bowlers looked helpless and the batsmen made records.

Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kochi Tuskers – 8 May 2011

The record of most runs scored in one over in IPL is 37 runs. This feat was first accomplished by Chris Gayle on 8 May 2011. While playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore, Gayle attacked Kochi Tuskers Kerala bowler Prasanth Parameswaran fiercely in the over. Gayle hit six sixes and fours with one no-ball in that over. This match played at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is still counted among the most memorable moments of IPL.

RCB vs Chennai Super Kings – 25 April 2021

After almost ten years, this record was repeated again on 25 April 2021. This time, Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja scored 37 runs in one over of RCB bowler Harshal Patel. In this match played in Mumbai, Jadeja hit sixes and proved that he has the ability to win matches not only with the ball but also with the bat.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians – 2022

Another surprising name was added to this list in IPL 2022. Kolkata Knight Riders captain Pat Cummins scored 35 runs in Daniel Sams’ over against Mumbai Indians. In this match played in Pune, Cummins showed that even a fast bowler can become a dangerous batsman when needed.

Chennai Super Kings vs Kings XI Punjab – 30 May 2014

Suresh Raina has always been a reliable batsman in IPL. On May 30, 2014, while playing for CSK, he scored 33 runs in one over of Punjab’s Parvinder Awana. His fast run rate and excellent timing put the team in a strong position.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Kings XI Punjab – 4 April 2010

In IPL 2010, Manoj Tiwari of Kolkata Knight Riders along with Chris Gayle scored 33 runs in a single over. Fours and sixes rained in this over of Ravi Bopara and this moment of the initial IPL season is still remembered.

IND vs PAK Record: India vs Pakistan, the world’s most exciting cricket rivalry. In this high-voltage encounter, there were many legendary Pakistani batsmen who have consistently performed brilliantly against the Indian bowlers. These batsmen not only scored runs but also showed class in India-Pak matches. Let us know who is the top Pakistani batsman who has scored the most runs against India including Test, ODI and T20I.

Javed Miandad – 3403 runs (1978-1996)

Javed Miandad is the Pakistani batsman who has scored the most runs against India. He scored 3403 runs in 73 innings of 63 matches. His average of 60.76 proves how dangerous he proved to be against India. Miandad’s unbeaten inning of 280 is still remembered. With 20 half-centuries and 8 centuries, he was the ‘most stable’ batsman in the India-Pakistan matches.

Inzamam Ul Haq – 3236 runs (1992-2006)

Pakistan’s stylish batsman Inzamam comes at number two. His record against India is very strong, 3236 runs in 77 matches. His strike rate of 73.42 and average of 45.57 show that he has provided balance to the team in every situation. His innings of 184 runs is still remembered by many.

Mohammad Yousuf – 2677 runs (1999-2009)

Mohammad Yusuf is another name for class and timing. His batting against India was very brilliant and effective. He scored 2677 runs in 59 matches, which included 5 centuries and 18 half-centuries. His average of 43.17 against India’s strong bowling makes him special.

Younis Khan – 2598 runs (2000-2015)

Younis Khan was a player in big matches. The record of 8 centuries against India in itself tells about his ability. In 48 matches he scored 2598 runs and played an excellent innings of 267. His average was around 52, which shows that he has always been reliable even under pressure.

Salim Malik – 2380 runs (1982-1999)

Salim Malik is considered a very decent batsman of the old era. He has 2380 runs in his name against India. With 5 centuries and 10 half-centuries, he has taken Pakistan out of difficult situations many times.