IPL Best Batsman List: Who is the Best IPL Batsman of All Time?

The Indian Premier League has been blessed with some gifted batsmen who have made this league stand apart from the other ones.

From AB Devilliers smashing the bowlers 360 degrees or Rohit Sharma pulling them out of the park, IPL has seen a number of batters who have made this tournament the juggernaut it is.

Today, we are going to talk about 30 such best IPL batsmen and decide who is the best IPL batsman of all time.

The 30 Best IPL Batsman of All Time

Here’s our list of the best IPL batsmen of all time:

	Player	Matches	Runs	Average	Strike Rate
1.	Suresh Raina	205	5528	32.52	136.76
2.	AB De Villiers	184	5162	39.71	151.69
3.	Chris Gayle	142	4965	39.72	148.96
4.	David Warner	161	5876	42.27	140.78
5.	Michael Hussey	59	1977	38.76	122.64
6.	Faf Du Plessis	113	3334	34.73	131.26
7.	Andre Russell	97	2030	30.76	179.17
8.	MS Dhoni	233	4952	39.30	135.52
9.	Virat Kohli	220	6519	36.22	129.27
10.	Brendon McCullum	109	2880	27.69	131.75
11.	Rishabh Pant	97	2799	34.56	148.49
12.	Gautam Gambhir	154	4217	31.24	123.88
13.	KL Rahul	107	3742	46.78	136.27
14.	Kieron Pollard	189	3412	28.67	147.32
15.	Glenn Maxwell	107	2246	25.24	153.21
16.	Jos Buttler	78	2595	38.16	149.57
17.	Shikhar Dhawan	205	6205	35.06	126.37
18.	Rohit Sharma	226	5877	30.45	130.22
19.	Ajinkya Rahane	158	4074	30.86	120.68
20.	Dinesh Karthik	226	4331	26.73	132.57
21.	Robin Uthappa	205	4952	27.51	130.35
22.	Manish Pandey	160	3648	29.90	121.52
23.	David Miller	102	2321	35.71	136.45
24.	Hardik Pandya	104	1827	28.55	149.02
25.	Quinton De Kock	90	2618	30.80	131.62
26.	Shreyas Iyer	100	2726	31.33	124.76
27.	Suryakumar Yadav	123	2644	30.39	136.78
28.	JP Duminy	83	2029	39.78	124.02
29.	Ambati Rayudu	187	4187	29.28	127.26
30.	Dwayne Smith	91	2385	28.39	135.20

1. Suresh Raina

Kixking off our list of the best IPL batsman is Suresh Raina. Raina is the most consistent batsman in the history of IPL. He was a genuine backbone of his franchise Chennai Super Kings.

Raina was the main armour in the yellow army for a long part of his yellove career. Tags of ‘Mr. IPL’ and ‘Mr. Consistent’ to his name does justice to his real worth.

He has been one of the most accurate batsmen in T20 cricket. His knock of 87 runs off just 25 balls against Punjab was the epitome of his elegance. Other than that, he is the only batter to have scores of 98, 99 and 100 in IPL.

Year	Mat	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	100	50
Career	205	5528	100*	32.52	136.76	1	39
2021	12	160	54	17.77	125.00	0	1
2019	17	383	59	23.93	121.97	0	3
2018	15	445	75*	37.08	132.44	0	4
2017	14	442	84	40.18	143.97	0	3
2016	15	399	75	28.50	127.88	0	3
2015	17	374	62	24.93	123.02	0	2
2014	16	523	87	40.23	146.08	0	5
2013	18	548	100*	42.15	150.13	1	4
2012	19	441	73	25.94	135.69	0	1
2011	16	438	73*	31.28	134.76	0	4
2010	16	520	83*	47.27	142.85	0	4
2009	14	434	98	31.00	140.90	0	2
2008	16	421	55*	38.27	142.22	0	3

2. AB De Villiers

Very few cricket fans would believe if we say that AB De Villiers is a normal human being in the field of cricket.

His skills and 360-degree range have alienated his worth from his peers. Probably, he was once in lifetime cricketer to play this charming game with equal elegance.

If we have to describe his best performances in words, it will take an eternity. Royal Challengers Bangalore couldn’t be more grateful to have such a player in their hut.

Undoubtedly, he was the finest batsman in IPL and world. It will be hard to think of a bowler who hasn’t gone through the wrath of his peak.

Year	Mat	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	100	50
Career	184	5162	133*	39.71	151.69	3	40
2021	15	313	76*	31.30	148.34	0	2
2020	15	454	73*	45.40	158.74	0	5
2019	13	442	82*	44.20	154.00	0	5
2018	12	480	90*	53.33	174.54	0	6
2017	9	216	89*	27.00	132.51	0	1
2016	16	687	129*	52.84	168.79	1	6
2015	16	513	133*	46.63	175.08	1	2
2014	14	395	89*	35.90	158.63	0	3
2013	14	360	64	36.00	164.38	0	2
2012	16	319	64*	39.87	161.11	0	3
2011	16	312	65	34.66	128.39	0	2
2010	7	111	45	15.85	93.27	0	0
2009	15	465	105*	51.67	130.99	1	3
2008	6	95	26*	19.00	96.93	0	0

3. Chris Gayle

Chris Gayle is the most iconic batsman to ever play in the IPL. He was the heart and soul of this league for a significant part.

It was nothing less than a golden treat to watch the big Jamaican timing the ball in full flow with an immaculate power. He was beyond any stats and numbers.

His knock of 175 runs of 66 balls and Pune Warriors India is still etched in the memories of cricket fans.

His effortless batting has entertained all of us. Even after the age of 40, his enthusiasm for this game is something to be worthy of inspiration.

Year	Mat	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	100	50
Career	142	4965	175*	39.72	148.96	6	31
2021	10	193	46	21.44	125.32	0	0
2020	7	288	99	41.14	137.14	0	3
2019	13	490	99*	40.83	153.60	0	4
2018	11	368	104*	40.88	146.03	1	3
2017	9	200	77	22.22	122.69	0	1
2016	10	227	76	22.70	151.33	0	2
2015	14	491	117	40.91	147.44	1	2
2014	9	196	46	21.77	106.52	0	0
2013	16	708	175*	59.00	156.29	1	4
2012	15	733	128*	61.08	160.74	1	7
2011	12	608	107	67.55	183.13	2	3
2010	9	292	88	32.44	158.69	0	2
2009	7	171	44*	28.50	119.58	0	0

4. David Warner

The pocket-size left-hander has given some of the best giants of cricket a run for the money.

David Warner has been the most illuminating batsman in the IPL. Whichever franchise he played for was blessed to have him.

Sunrisers Hyderabad got most of his potential as he led them to their first IPL title in 2016. His batting skills and his leadership have heightened this league’s aura.

It won’t be wrong to say that he has been the most influential and a loving cricketer in the history of the IPL. Currently, he is a part of the Delhi Capitals.

Year	Mat	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	100	50
Career	161	5876	126	42.27	140.78	4	55
2022	11	427	92*	53.38	151.96	0	5
2021	8	195	57	24.37	107.73	0	2
2020	16	548	85*	39.14	134.64	0	4
2019	12	692	100*	69.20	143.86	1	8
2017	14	641	126	58.27	141.81	1	4
2016	17	848	93*	60.57	151.42	0	9
2015	14	562	91	43.23	156.54	0	7
2014	14	528	90	48.00	140.80	0	6
2013	16	410	77	31.53	126.93	0	4
2012	8	256	109*	36.57	164.10	1	1
2011	13	324	77	24.92	117.39	0	3
2010	11	282	107*	28.20	147.64	1	1
2009	7	163	51	23.29	123.48	0	1

5. Michael Hussey

Michael Hussey was named the Mr Cricket for his ferocious and intimidating batting aura throughout his career.

His spot-on assault from the first ball made Chennai SuperKings indomitable in power plays. IPL was fortunate enough to have him play for a longer part.

CSK is considered to be one of the mightiest teams of IPL, and a major part of that is because of Mike Hussey.

He might have started his cricketing career a bit late, but his strong presence made CSK as well as Australia undefeatable.

His fitness in the dusk of his career was a thing to be admired by all. His mentorship role was equally important for the franchise.

Year	Mat	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	100	50	4s	6s
Career	59	1977	116*	38.76	122.64	1	15	198	52
2015	4	77	56	19.25	110.00	0	1	5	3
2014	9	209	56	23.22	114.83	0	2	17	7
2013	17	733	95	52.35	129.50	0	6	81	17
2012	8	261	56	32.62	110.59	0	2	28	8
2011	14	492	83*	41.00	118.84	0	4	53	6
2010	3	37	15	18.50	84.09	0	0	2	0
2008	4	168	116*	84.00	168.00	1	0	12	11

6. Faf Du Plessis

Faf Du Plessis has one of the best techniques in all kinds of conditions. His astounding fitness makes him a fiery fielder.

Faf contributed a lot to CSK’s glory and remained a core part of the unit until 2021.

Currently, he is leading Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL 2022. So far, he has shown his superb leadership skills.

RCB can expect their first IPL trophy under his reign. Undoubtedly, he has been one of the most promising cricketers in the World, irrespective of the team for which he plays.

Year	Mat	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	50
Career	113	3334	96	34.73	131.26	25
2022	13	399	96	33.25	132.56	3
2021	16	633	95*	45.21	138.20	6
2020	13	449	87*	40.81	140.75	4
2019	12	396	96	36.00	123.36	3
2018	6	162	67*	32.40	125.58	1
2017	2	8	8	8.00	114.28	0
2016	6	206	69	34.33	127.16	2
2015	17	380	55	29.23	125.00	1
2014	15	303	54*	27.54	128.93	2
2012	13	398	73	33.16	130.92	3

7. Andre Russell

Andre Russell is famously known as “Russell Muscle” courtesy of his excellent power behind his shots with the bat.

His ball hitting timing and strength makes him the most dangerous batsman in the IPL. He is the one batsman who can change the course of the game in the matter of just a few balls or an over.

He has done it so often that whenever he comes out to bat, even the biggest target looks chaseable.

Apart from his batting, he is a bowler that a team would never deny having. He has been an integral part of Kolkata Knight Riders, and he will continue to be their x-factor.

Year	Mat	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	50
Career	97	2030	88*	30.76	179.17	10
2022	13	330	70*	41.25	182.32	1
2021	10	183	54	26.14	152.50	1
2020	10	117	25	13.00	144.44	0
2019	14	510	80*	56.66	204.81	4
2018	16	316	88*	28.72	184.79	1
2016	12	188	39*	26.85	164.91	0
2015	13	326	66	36.22	192.89	3
2014	2	2	1	1.00	25.00	0
2013	3	11	7	5.50	78.57	0
2012	4	47	31	23.50	180.76	0

8. MS Dhoni

The World Cup-winning Indian captain, MS Dhoni, is no less than the messiah of CSK and IPL.

He is the best in whatever he does for the team, whether it is captaincy, batting, keeping or managing the team. He has been able to maintain his finishing magic all these years.

It is said that if a bowler has to defend 20 runs in the last over against Dhoni, the pressure is always on the bowler.

His calmness inspires everyone. He has aged above 40, but still, he looks one of the best in business. We must enjoy his presence until he leaves.

Year	Mat	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	50
Career	233	4952	84*	39.30	135.52	24
2022	13	206	50*	34.33	128.75	1
2021	16	114	18*	16.28	106.54	0
2020	14	200	47*	25.00	116.27	0
2019	15	416	84*	83.20	134.62	3
2018	16	455	79*	75.83	150.66	3
2017	16	290	61*	26.36	116.00	1
2016	14	284	64*	40.57	135.23	1
2015	17	372	53	31.00	121.96	1
2014	16	371	57*	74.20	148.40	1
2013	18	461	67*	41.90	162.89	4
2012	19	358	51*	29.83	128.77	1
2011	16	392	70*	43.55	158.70	2
2010	13	287	66*	31.88	136.66	2
2009	14	332	58*	41.50	127.20	2
2008	16	414	65	41.40	133.54	2

9. Virat Kohli

Since its emergence, Virat Kohli has been synonymous with his franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore.

He led the team for 10 years straight, but the bad part is that RCB is still trophyless. Apart from that, he is one of the best batsmen in the IPL.

2016 was the dream year for Kohli as he smashed 973 runs with 4 hundred in a single season. It would take a miraculous effort even to get close to the Kohli of that year.

He passed on the leadership baton to Faf du Plessis before the start of the 2022 IPL season.

With no captaincy pressure on his shoulders, he can be a giant with the bat and help RCB clinch their first glory.

Year	Mat	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	100	50
Career	220	6519	113	36.22	129.27	5	43
2022	13	236	58	19.67	113.46	0	1
2021	15	405	72*	28.92	119.46	0	3
2020	15	466	90*	42.36	121.35	0	3
2019	14	464	100	33.14	141.46	1	2
2018	14	530	92*	48.18	139.10	0	4
2017	10	308	64	30.80	122.22	0	4
2016	16	973	113	81.08	152.03	4	7
2015	16	505	82*	45.90	130.82	0	3
2014	14	359	73	27.61	122.10	0	2
2013	16	634	99	45.28	138.73	0	6
2012	16	364	73*	28.00	111.65	0	2
2011	16	557	71	46.41	121.08	0	4
2010	16	307	58	27.90	144.81	0	1
2009	16	246	50	22.36	112.32	0	1
2008	13	165	38	15.00	105.09	0	0

10. Brendon McCullum

A batsman of his calibre could outshine any bowler on any particular day. Brendon McCullum lit up the inaugural IPL match of the first season with his knock of 158 not out off 73 balls against RCB while playing for KKR.

He was the one batsman who never needed a ball to settle down and could begin the assault from the first ball itself.

Later, he played for CSK as an opener, and his performance got to see a new peak. Even after his retirement, he contributes to this league in the role of coach for KKR.

Year	Mat	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	100	50
Career	109	2880	158*	27.69	131.75	2	13
2018	6	127	43	21.16	144.31	0	0
2017	11	319	72	29.00	147.00	0	2
2016	16	354	60	22.12	135.11	0	1
2015	14	436	100*	33.53	155.71	1	2
2014	14	405	71*	31.15	121.62	0	3
2013	1	6	6	6.00	85.71	0	0
2012	12	289	56	24.08	102.12	0	1
2011	13	357	81	27.46	129.81	0	1
2010	5	114	57*	28.50	103.63	0	1
2009	13	285	84*	23.75	119.24	0	2
2008	4	188	158*	62.66	204.34	1	0

11. Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant can become a modern-day great. His awkward yet effective shots can unsettle any bowler.

His range is beyond imagination. His room-making technique is unique, making him stand apart from his peers. Pant’s ferocious batting skills have made him one of the most dangerous batters in the IPL.

In 2020, he led Delhi Capitals to the final, where they lost to Mumbai Indians. Pant has played 96 IPL matches and has made 2792 at an average of 34.9 and strike rate of 148.35.

Year	Mat	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	100	50
Career	97	2799	128*	34.56	148.49	1	15
2022	13	301	44	30.10	157.59	0	0
2021	16	419	58*	34.91	128.52	0	3
2020	14	343	56	31.18	113.95	0	1
2019	16	488	78*	37.53	162.66	0	3
2018	14	684	128*	52.61	173.60	1	5
2017	14	366	97	26.14	165.61	0	2
2016	10	198	69	24.75	130.26	0	1

12. Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir was one of the most prominent ambassadors of this league. His batting genius and captaincy skills made him one of the greatest IPL icons.

His peak glory moment came in 2012 when he led Kolkata Knight Riders to their first IPL title.

He played 154 IPL matches and made more than 4000 runs, including 36 half-centuries an average of 31.

He retired soon after KKR left him. He played only a few games for Delhi Capitals before quitting.

Even after retirement, he is nurturing young cricketers in the league. Currently, he is the head coach of Lucknow SuperGiants.

Year	Mat	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	50
Career	154	4217	93	31.24	123.88	36
2018	6	85	55	17.00	96.59	1
2017	16	498	76*	41.50	128.02	4
2016	15	501	90*	38.53	121.89	5
2015	13	327	60	25.15	117.62	3
2014	16	335	69	22.33	114.33	3
2013	16	406	60	25.37	118.36	4
2012	17	590	93	39.33	143.55	6
2011	15	378	75*	34.36	119.24	2
2010	11	277	72	30.77	127.64	2
2009	15	286	71*	22.00	102.87	1
2008	14	534	86	41.07	140.89	5

13. KL Rahul

KL Rahul is, undoubtedly, the best T20 batsman at the moment. His airtight technique enables him to bat in any condition and face the toughest bowlers with ease.

Apart from his batting, he can keep the wickets and lead the boys. This makes him an all-dimension cricketer for any format.

Rahul has played 106 IPL matches in which he has bagged 4 hundred. He is close to the 4000 run mark at an average above 47.

Currently, he is the captain of the newest IPL team Lucknow Super Giants which sits at the top of the table at the moment.

Year	Mat	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	100	50
Career	107	3742	132*	46.78	136.27	4	29
2022	13	469	103*	42.64	135.55	2	2
2021	13	626	98*	62.60	138.80	0	6
2020	14	670	132*	55.83	129.34	1	5
2019	14	593	100*	53.90	135.38	1	6
2018	14	659	95*	54.91	158.41	0	6
2016	14	397	68*	44.11	146.49	0	4
2015	9	142	44*	28.40	112.69	0	0
2014	11	166	46	20.75	101.21	0	0
2013	5	20	12	10.00	125.00	0	0

14. Kieron Pollard

Kieron Pollard is one of the most destructive Caribbean batsmen to ever play in this league. He is the second most prolific West Indian batsman after Chris Gayle in this league.

A genuine match-winner with the bat and a handy bowler, Pollard’s muscle power and experience make him the most lucrative finisher of the IPL. No bowler wishes to bowl him in death overs.

He has been a star for Mumbai Indians since his first game in 2010. He has won them in numerous matches in dark situations.

After 189 matches, he is still hanging in there with a strike rate of 147.32.

Year	Mat	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	50
Career	189	3412	87*	28.67	147.32	16
2022	11	144	25	14.40	107.46	0
2021	14	245	87*	30.62	148.48	1
2020	16	268	60*	53.60	191.42	1
2019	16	279	83	34.87	156.74	1
2018	9	133	50	19.00	133.00	1
2017	17	385	70	29.61	139.49	3
2016	13	207	51*	25.87	143.75	1
2015	16	419	70	38.09	163.67	2
2014	15	273	78	34.12	134.48	1
2013	18	420	66*	42.00	149.46	3
2012	14	220	64	24.44	138.36	2
2011	16	146	28	14.60	109.77	0
2010	14	273	45*	22.75	185.71	0

15. Glenn Maxwell

Glenn Maxwell, or ‘The Big Show’, is one of the most feared batsmen in the IPL. No one could deny his brilliance with the willow.

He is the one batsman you can count on to win the match from any point of the game. His mind-boggling reverse sweeps can just ruin a bowler’s day. He is the factory of unorthodox shots.

After facing 106 IPL matches, he has a strike rate of 153.12, which shows the degree of his destructiveness.

Apart from batting, he is a handy bowler too. Currently, he is a core member of Royal Challengers Bangalore who is still looking at their first IPL trophy.

Year	Mat	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	50
Career	107	2246	95	25.24	153.21	13
2022	10	228	55	25.33	166.42	1
2021	15	513	78	42.75	144.10	6
2020	13	108	32	15.42	101.88	0
2018	12	169	47	14.08	140.83	0
2017	14	310	47	31.00	173.18	0
2016	11	179	68	19.88	144.35	2
2015	11	145	43	13.18	129.46	0
2014	16	552	95	34.50	187.75	4
2013	3	36	23	18.00	133.33	0
2012	2	6	3*	6.00	54.54	0

16. Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler is the new name synonymous with devastation with the bat. Currently, he is in God mode with 625 runs in 12 matches of the 2022 IPL season.

Jos has hit 3 tons already in the 2022 IPL season. With the form he is playing, he can break the record of 973 runs made by Kohli in 2016. Rajasthan Royals couldn’t be more fortunate to have him as an opener.

In 77 IPL matches, he has made 2593 runs at an average of 38.7 and a strike rate of almost 150. He is the modern-day great who can outplay any team single-handedly on his day.

Year	Mat	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	100	50
Career	78	2595	124	38.16	149.57	4	14
2022	13	627	116	52.25	148.23	3	3
2021	7	254	124	36.28	153.01	1	0
2020	13	328	70*	32.80	144.49	0	2
2019	8	311	89	38.87	151.70	0	3
2018	13	548	95*	54.80	155.24	0	5
2017	10	272	77	27.20	153.67	0	1
2016	14	255	41	23.18	138.58	0	0

17. Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan is one of the most elegant left-handed batsmen the world has ever seen. He has been a consistent performer in IPL with the bat.

Dhawan sits on the second number, only after Virat Kohli, in the list of highest run-scorers in this league with 6165 runs at an average of 35.22 with 2 hundred against his name. He has been a promising opener for the teams he has played for.

Dhawan is now opening for Kings X1 Punjab, which is his fourth IPL team. With his experience at the international level, Punjab can rely on him to win their first IPL trophy.

Year	Mat	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	100	50
Career	205	6205	106*	35.06	126.37	2	47
2022	13	421	88*	38.27	122.74	0	3
2021	16	587	92	39.13	124.62	0	3
2020	17	618	106*	44.14	144.73	2	4
2019	16	521	97*	34.73	135.67	0	5
2018	16	497	92*	38.23	136.91	0	4
2017	14	479	77	36.84	127.39	0	3
2016	17	501	82*	38.53	116.78	0	4
2015	14	353	54	27.15	123.42	0	3
2014	14	377	64*	29.00	118.18	0	2
2013	10	311	73*	38.87	122.92	0	3
2012	15	569	84	40.64	129.61	0	5
2011	14	400	95*	33.33	129.03	0	2
2010	10	191	56	19.10	112.35	0	2
2009	5	40	22	10.00	88.88	0	0
2008	14	340	68*	37.77	115.25	0	4

18. Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma is the most successful captain and player in the IPL, with 5 IPL trophies while leading Mumbai Indians.

Everyone knows what he can do with the capabilities he carries in him. No one plays better pull shots than him. His eye-catching drives can make you amazed.

Rohit hasn’t looked his best recently, but a good knock from his bat is just a matter of time. He is the fourth-highest run-scorer in the IPL history, with 5811 runs at an average of 30.2.

Rohit is also in 3rd spot in the list of most sixes in the league with 236 sixes, only behind Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers, earning him a spot on the best IPL batsman list.

Year	Mat	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	100	50
Career	226	5877	109*	30.45	130.22	1	40
2022	13	266	48	20.46	126.67	0	0
2021	13	381	63	29.30	127.42	0	1
2020	12	332	80	27.66	127.69	0	3
2019	15	405	67	28.92	128.57	0	2
2018	14	286	94	23.83	133.02	0	2
2017	17	333	67	23.78	121.97	0	3
2016	14	489	85*	44.45	132.88	0	5
2015	16	482	98*	34.42	144.74	0	3
2014	15	390	59*	30.00	129.13	0	3
2013	19	538	79*	38.42	131.54	0	4
2012	17	433	109*	30.92	126.60	1	3
2011	16	372	87	33.81	125.25	0	3
2010	16	404	73	28.85	133.77	0	3
2009	16	362	52	27.84	114.92	0	1
2008	13	404	76*	36.72	147.98	0	4

19. Ajinkya Rahane

Ajinkya Rahane is a typical “Mumbaikar” and kept the legacy of Sachin, Gavaskar in terms of shot making that looks like nothing but flawless.

He started his IPL career with Mumbai Indians and later became a crucial opening batsman for Rajasthan Royals in 2011.

He has played 158 IPL matches and has over 4000 runs at an average of above 30.

He might not be viewed as a counter attacking batsman but he can awestruck everyone when on song. Apart from that, he has 2 IPL centuries. Currently, he is a member of KKR.

Year	Mat	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	100	50
Career	158	4074	105*	30.86	120.68	2	28
2022	7	133	44	19.00	103.91	0	0
2021	2	8	8	8.00	100.00	0	0
2020	9	113	60	14.12	105.60	0	1
2019	14	393	105*	32.75	137.89	1	1
2018	15	370	65*	28.46	118.21	0	1
2017	16	382	60	25.46	118.26	0	2
2016	14	480	74	43.63	126.64	0	6
2015	14	540	91*	49.09	130.75	0	4
2014	13	339	72	28.25	116.49	0	3
2013	18	488	68*	34.85	106.55	0	4
2012	16	560	103*	40.00	129.33	1	3
2011	10	120	52	20.00	122.44	0	1
2009	8	144	62*	24.00	117.07	0	2
2008	2	4	4	2.00	23.52	0	0

20. Dinesh Karthik

When we look up in the sky at night, we mostly stare at the brightest stars but seldom notice other ones.

But this doesn’t change the fact that they are stars and shine glamorously. Precisely, the same thing happened with Dinesh Karthik.

He has been under the shadow of the legend MS Dhoni. Only Karthik could go that close to MS.

In IPL, Karthik has played 226 IPL matches and made over 4000 runs at an average of 26.73 and strike rate of 132.57.

He is having a dream run in the recent IPL season. We hope that he continues to entertain us with the bat.

Year	Mat	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	50
Career	226	4331	97*	26.73	132.57	20
2022	13	285	66*	57.00	192.57	1
2021	17	223	40	22.30	131.17	0
2020	14	169	58	14.08	126.11	1
2019	14	253	97*	31.62	146.24	2
2018	16	498	52	49.80	147.77	2
2017	14	361	65	36.10	139.38	2
2016	16	335	53	25.76	125.93	3
2015	16	141	28	12.81	120.51	0
2014	14	325	69	23.21	125.96	3
2013	19	510	86	28.33	124.08	2
2012	17	238	44	18.30	111.73	0
2011	14	282	69	25.63	128.18	1
2010	14	278	69	21.38	117.29	1
2009	15	288	52	36.00	132.72	1
2008	13	145	56*	24.16	135.51	1

21. Robin Uthappa

Robin Uthappa is one of India’s earliest T20 contributors. His elegant batting has benefitted both India and IPL. He has played for 7 different IPL teams till now.

Currently, Uthappa is playing for CSK, but the team that has benefited the most from his batting is KKR.

His dream year was 2014, when he made 660 runs in 16 matches at an average of 44, including 5 half-centuries and 11 50+ scores.

Uthappa has played 205 IPL matches and has made nearly 5000 runs which shows his consistency throughout the seasons. He might not have been counted among stars, but he shines no less than them.

Year	Mat	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	50
Career	205	4952	88	27.51	130.35	27
2022	12	230	88	20.91	134.50	2
2021	4	115	63	28.75	136.90	1
2020	12	196	41	16.33	119.51	0
2019	12	282	67*	31.33	115.10	1
2018	16	351	54	21.93	132.45	1
2017	14	388	87	29.84	165.10	5
2016	15	394	72	26.26	136.33	3
2015	13	364	80*	30.33	131.40	1
2014	16	660	83*	44.00	137.78	5
2013	16	434	75	27.12	116.98	2
2012	16	405	69	27.00	118.07	2
2011	14	264	45	26.40	126.31	0
2010	16	374	68*	31.16	171.55	3
2009	15	175	66*	15.90	102.94	1
2008	14	320	48	35.55	114.69	0

22. Manish Pandey

In 2009, Manish Pandey became the first-ever Indian batsman to hit an IPL century. He made 114 runs in 73 balls against Deccan Chargers while playing for RCB. Pandey has been a crucial cricketer for whichever team he played.

His knock of 94 runs off 50 balls in the final of IPL 2014 against Punjab to win their 2nd IPL trophy was one of the greatest IPL innings to date.

Manish lost his touch after leaving KKR but still managed to produce essential runs for the Sunrisers Hyderabad. Currently, he plays for Lucknow SuperGiants.

Year	Mat	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	100	50
Career	160	3648	114*	29.90	121.52	1	21
2022	6	88	38	14.67	110.00	0	0
2021	8	292	69*	48.66	123.72	0	3
2020	16	425	83*	32.69	127.62	0	3
2019	12	344	83*	43.00	130.79	0	3
2018	15	284	62*	25.81	115.44	0	3
2017	14	396	81*	49.50	128.57	0	2
2016	12	248	52	31.00	135.51	0	2
2015	13	225	40	20.45	122.28	0	0
2014	16	401	94	30.84	117.94	0	2
2013	7	136	66	22.66	99.27	0	1
2012	10	143	80*	20.42	127.67	0	1
2011	10	246	59	27.33	108.37	0	1
2010	13	249	42*	20.75	110.17	0	0
2009	5	168	114*	84.00	142.37	1	0
2008	3	3	3	1.50	33.33	0	0

23. David Miller

The “Killer Miller” nickname was given to David Miller after his greatest assault of 101 runs in 38 balls and won the game for Punjab against RCB in a situation when no one imagined their win.

Miller has played 102 IPL matches and has made over 2000 runs at an average of 35.17 with a strike rate of 136.45.

His electric presence on the field makes him one of the most watchable players in the league. He has definitely earned himself a spot on our list of the best IPL batsman in IPL history.

Year	Mat	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	100	50
Career	102	2321	101*	35.71	136.45	1	11
2022	13	347	94*	57.83	136.08	0	1
2021	9	124	62	24.80	109.73	0	1
2020	1	0	0	0.00	0.00	0	0
2019	10	213	59*	26.62	129.87	0	1
2018	3	74	26	37.00	115.62	0	0
2017	5	83	30*	27.66	103.75	0	0
2016	14	161	31	16.10	122.90	0	0
2015	13	357	89*	32.45	134.21	0	2
2014	16	446	66	44.60	149.16	0	3
2013	12	418	101*	59.71	164.56	1	3
2012	6	98	34*	32.66	130.66	0	0

24. Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya is one of the most attacking middle-order batsmen who can consistently hit a ball to any corner of the ground.

He can play the situation and bat deep. Due to his equally good bowling skills, he is termed as a complete package for a team.

Pandya has played 104 IPL matches and he is close to 2000 runs at a strike rate of 149.02 at an average of 28.55.

He played for Mumbai Indians till 2021. Currently, Pandya is the captain of the new team Gujarat Titans, which sits at the top of the table.

Year	Mat	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	50
Career	104	1827	91	28.55	149.02	7
2022	12	351	87*	35.10	131.46	3
2021	12	127	40*	14.11	113.39	0
2020	14	281	60*	35.12	178.98	1
2019	16	402	91	44.66	191.42	1
2018	13	260	50	28.88	133.33	1
2017	17	250	35*	35.71	156.25	0
2016	11	44	9	6.28	69.84	0
2015	9	112	61*	22.40	180.64	1

25. Quinton De Kock

Quinton de Kock is an elegant left-handed batsman who makes batting look so easy on any ground.

His orthodox shots are a thing of beauty and soothe our eyes. De Kock played most of the seasons for Mumbai Indians until he was picked by the new team Lucknow SuperGiants ahead of the IPL 2022.

Quinton has played 90 IPL matches in which he has made 17 half-centuries and one ton. He is a regular wicket-keeper, which makes him the go-to member of the playing 11 in any team.

Year	Mat	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	100	50
Career	90	2618	108	30.80	131.62	1	19
2022	13	362	80	27.85	136.09	0	3
2021	11	297	70*	29.70	116.01	0	2
2020	16	503	78*	35.92	140.50	0	4
2019	16	529	81	35.26	132.91	0	4
2018	8	201	53	25.12	124.07	0	1
2016	13	445	108	37.08	136.08	1	3
2015	3	122	69	40.66	158.44	0	2
2014	7	153	48	21.85	117.69	0	0
2013	3	6	4	2.00	40.00	0	0

26. Shreyas Iyer

Shreyas Iyer rose to the limelight after making elegant cuts and pulling off the quality fast bowlers for Delhi Capitals.

He rose to the ranks and became the captain of the team. Iyer led Delhi Capitals to the final of the IPL 2014 and also made 65 runs in a crunch situation but lost the match in the end.

Iyer has played 100 IPL matches and has smashed 2726 runs at an average of 31.33 at a strike rate of 124.76.

Currently, he is the captain of Kolkata Knight Riders, which hasn’t done very well in the latest season. We hope he guides the team with his experienced batting.

Year	Mat	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	50
Career	100	2726	96	31.33	124.76	18
2022	13	351	85	29.25	130.48	2
2021	8	175	47*	35.00	102.33	0
2020	17	519	88*	34.60	123.27	3
2019	16	463	67	30.86	119.94	3
2018	14	411	93*	37.36	132.58	4
2017	12	338	96	33.80	139.09	2
2016	6	30	19	5.00	69.76	0
2015	14	439	83	33.76	128.36	4

27. Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav, also known as “SKY”, is currently the most effective middle-order batsman in the Indian setup.

His over the top batting skills can only make you stand and stare at him in awe. He might be the late bloomer, but the one every team wants.

SKY has been an essential batsman for Mumbai Indians after he left KKR. In 123 IPL matches, he has 16 half-centuries and most of these have come after he started playing in the top order for Mumbai Indians.

Recently, Surya has been troubled with a series of injuries, but we are sure he will get back soon.

Year	Mat	Runs	HS	Avg	BF	SR	50
Career	123	2644	82	30.39	1933	136.78	16
2022	8	303	68*	43.29	208	145.67	3
2021	14	317	82	22.64	221	143.43	2
2020	16	480	79*	40.00	331	145.01	4
2019	16	424	71*	32.61	324	130.86	2
2018	14	512	72	36.57	384	133.33	4
2017	10	105	31	17.50	88	119.31	0
2016	15	182	60	26.00	143	127.27	1
2015	13	157	46*	17.44	113	138.93	0
2014	16	164	34	32.80	117	140.17	0
2012	1	0	0	0.00	4	0.00	0

28. JP Duminy

Jean-Paul Duminy was one of the most underrated Protea batsmen to play in this league. He made some exemplary contributions with the bat and also led Delhi Daredevils for a significant amount of time.

At times, he was the lone fighter for his team.

Duminy played 83 IPL matches and made over 2000 runs at an excellent average of near 40 with a strike rate of 124.02. He had only one duck in his whole IPL career.

Year	Mat	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	50
Career	83	2029	78	39.78	124.02	14
2018	6	36	23	36.00	90.00	0
2016	10	191	49*	38.20	122.43	0
2015	14	414	78*	41.40	131.42	4
2014	14	410	67*	51.25	134.42	2
2012	9	244	74	81.33	128.42	2
2011	10	205	55	20.50	117.81	1
2010	7	157	42*	31.40	119.84	0
2009	13	372	62	41.33	114.46	5

29. Ambati Rayudu

Ambati Rayudu remained a crucial part of Mumbai Indians for many seasons. But his peak came when he started playing for Chennai SuperKings as an opener.

In 2018, Rayudu made 602 runs at a strike rate of 149 while opening for CSK. From then onwards, he remained an integral batsman for the yellow army.

Rayudu played in 187 IPL matches and made over 4000 runs, including 22 half-centuries and one ton. He has surely earned himself a spot on our list of the best IPL batsman

Year	Mat	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	100	50
Career	187	4187	100*	29.28	127.26	1	22
2022	12	271	78	27.10	124.31	0	1
2021	16	257	72*	28.55	151.17	0	2
2020	12	359	71	39.88	127.30	0	1
2019	17	282	57	23.50	93.06	0	1
2018	16	602	100*	43.00	149.75	1	3
2017	5	91	63	18.20	116.66	0	1
2016	13	334	65	30.36	120.14	0	2
2015	15	281	53*	31.22	145.59	0	1
2014	15	361	68	25.78	125.78	0	2
2013	19	265	37	18.92	114.71	0	0
2012	17	333	81*	37.00	132.14	0	2
2011	16	395	63*	28.21	112.85	0	4
2010	14	356	55*	27.38	144.71	0	2

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30. Dwayne Smith

The last one on our list of the best IPL batsman in history is Dwayne Smith. Dwayne Smith was another Caribbean batman who glorified this league through his fierce counterattack with the bat.

For initial years, he played for Mumbai Indians. Later he joined CSK, where he opened with Brendon McCullum to wreak havoc in the powerplay.

He played 91 IPL matches with 117 sixes and 17 fifties. His best was 87 runs off 58 balls against Rajasthan Royals in the last game of the league stage while playing for Mumbai Indians in 2012.

Year	Mat	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	50
Career	91	2385	87	28.39	135.20	17
2017	12	239	74	21.72	153.20	2
2016	12	324	73	29.45	146.60	3
2015	16	399	62	24.93	119.10	2
2014	16	566	79	35.37	136.05	5
2013	13	418	68	32.15	122.58	4
2012	7	157	87*	39.25	160.20	1
2010	3	22	13*	11.00	88.00	0
2009	8	215	49	26.87	162.87	0
2008	4	45	20	15.00	112.50	0

Conclusion

So, there you have it, folks! This was our list of the best IPL batsman of all time. Some of these players have taken retirement but some are still entertaining fans with their immaculate magic with the bat.

Many youngsters are still making their name in the IPL that we can see emerging in the list, replacing these batters in future.

Do you agree with our list? Which player according to you deserved to be on the IPl best batsman list? Do let us know by tweeting us at @weknowcricket!

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