Who is the Most Dangerous Batsman in the IPL? | 15 Most Dangerous Batsmen in IPL

With over 5000 runs with an average of 39 and a strike rate of 151, Ab De Villiers is the most dangerous batsman in the IPL ever.

The Indian Premier League has seen some explosive batsmen since its inception. The IPL began in 2008 with a bang when Brendon McCullum hit a flurry of 13 sixes that resulted in the first-ever hundred of the league in the very first match.

IPL has always been about nail biting and nerve wrenching moment, with each season more exciting than the last.

Since then, IPL has been a Disneyland for the batsmen. It won’t be wrong to say that batsmen have dominated this league.

So, today we will talk about some of the most dangerous IPL players who have ever played in this league, from Gayle to ABD and Pandya to Pollard.

These players had lit up the atmosphere of this game in the past. In every season, they enter the field under the immense pressure of expectations and make electrifying performances that steal the hearts of millions of fans.

Let’s see who make it to the list of the most dangerous batsman in IPL of all time…

The Top 15 Most Dangerous Batsmen in IPL

Let us see who are the top 15 most dangerous batsmen in IPL:

Position	Batsman	Runs	Strike Rate
1.	AB de Villiers	5162	151.68
2.	Chris Gayle	4965	148.96
3.	KL Rahul	3273	136.37
4.	Faf du Plessis	2935	131.08
5.	Brendon Mccullum	2880	131.74
6.	Rohit Sharma	5611	130.39
7.	Virat Kohli	6283	129.94
8.	David Warner	5449	139.96
9.	Shane Watson	3874	137.91
10.	Kieron Pollard	3268	149.77
11.	MS Dhoni	4746	135.83
12.	Glenn Maxwell	2018	151.48
13.	Andre Russell	1700	178.57
14.	David Miller	1974	136.51
15.	Hardik Pandya	1476	153.91

15. Hardik Pandya

Kicking off our list of the most dangerous batsmen in the IPL is Hardik Pandya.

A hard-hitting batsman down the order who bowls a full over quota in the game of 20 overs, Hardik has been the most desirable find of the IPL.

He is one of the most crucial players for Mumbai Indians. Despite his natural attacking style of batting, he has shown a lot of maturity in handling the pressure situation in many instances.

He is a genuine match-winner with both bat and bowl. Apart from that, his fielding is of another level. Overall, he is one of the most athletic cricketers this World has ever seen.

Pandya made his IPL debut on 15th April 2015 against Royal Challengers Bangalore. In the very first IPL match, he caught the eyes of everyone with his blistering cameo at the end with his 6 balls 16 runs as he hit 2 sixes.

In the same debut season, he played a match-winning knock of unbeaten 61 runs off 31 balls with the help of 8 fours and 2 sixes that sailed MI to a win by 5 runs.

His highest score came against KKR in the 2017 season when he hit 91 runs off 34 balls that saw 9 sixes. It came at the situation when MI we’re reeling at 58 for 4 wickets.

They lost the match in the end, but Pandya was at his best. Pandya has played many innings in the past that made MI the superior team.

In years to come, Pandya has a big role to play for Mumbai Indians and it is most likely that MI will retain him. 

Hardik Pandya IPL Statistics

Year	Matches	Runs	H. Score	Average	Strike Rate	100	50	4s	6s
Career	80	1349	91	29.97	159.26	0	4	86	93
2020	14	281	60*	35.12	178.98	0	1	14	25
2019	16	402	91	44.66	191.42	0	1	28	29
2018	13	260	50	28.88	133.33	0	1	20	11
2017	17	250	35*	35.71	156.25	0	0	11	20
2016	11	44	9	6.28	69.84	0	0	4	0
2015	9	112	61*	22.40	180.64	0	1	9	8

14. David Miller

David Miller truly defines his attributed name as “Killer Miller”. He is one the most flawless and clean strikers of the ball.

On his day, he keeps the ability in him to kill a bowler’s career. Usually, he is a middle-order batsman but can finish the game.

His calmness in the tense situation of the game makes him a reliable batsman. He knows how to ease out the game in the middle overs and take the pressure out of his team.

He has been an established cricketer in the league but his consistency issues are making him down a bit.

David Miller made his IPL debut for Kings XI Punjab against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2012 season.

But he came into the limelight when he pulled out a heist against RCB in 2013.

He hit a 38 ball century and made Punjab win from a very bleak looking situation at 64 for 4 wickets while chasing a target of 190 runs.

His other brilliant knock came against the same team when he hit a 29 ball 66 runs knock which made them win by 32 runs.

In recent years, it seems that he has lost his charm but we should never forget what he is capable of on his day. 

David Miller IPL Statistics

Year	Mat	Runs	HS	Ave	SR	100	50	4s	6s
Career	89	1974	101*	32.90	136.51	1	10	137	90
2021	9	124	62	24.80	109.73	0	1	11	3
2020	1	0	0*	0.00	–	0	0	0	0
2019	10	213	59*	26.62	129.87	0	1	19	7
2018	3	74	26	37.00	115.62	0	0	3	2
2017	5	83	30*	27.66	103.75	0	0	4	4
2016	14	161	31	16.10	122.90	0	0	11	4
2015	13	357	89*	32.45	134.21	0	2	21	21
2014	16	446	66	44.60	149.16	0	3	34	21
2013	12	418	101*	59.71	164.56	1	3	28	24
2012	6	98	34*	32.66	130.66	0	0	6	4

13. Andre Russell

Andre Russell is an exciting Caribbean all-rounder who is the x-factor for Kolkata Knight Riders.

His batting performances have outshone his bowling brilliance several times but that doesn’t mean that he is any lesser with the ball in hand.

He contains the typical West Indian power in his arms and back that help him play incredible hits and that is why he has been nicknamed “Russell Muscle”.

He has been the most explosive batsman who has the proficiency to put down a bowler’s day at any point of the game. He has proved himself as a match-winner over the years.

He played the first two seasons for Delhi Daredevils in 2012 and 2013. He was roped in by KKR in 2014.

His potential knock came in 2015 when he made 66 off 36 balls against Kings XI Punjab.

His most explosive innings came in 2019 against RCB where he freaked out everyone by putting on a show with his 48 runs off just 13 deliveries as he robbed the opposition of a win.

His latest knock of the 2021 IPL season where he made 54 off 22 balls against CSK was outstanding though KKR didn’t cross the winning mark.

Russell is an important aspect of the team but his injuries are worrisome. We hope he keeps performing by keeping the injury woes at bay. He surely lights up the environment.

Andre Russell IPL Statistics

Year	Mat	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100	50	4s	6s
Career	84	1700	88*	29.31	952	178.57	0	9	119	143
2021	10	183	54	26.14	120	152.50	0	1	14	14
2020	10	117	25	13.00	81	144.44	0	0	9	9
2019	14	510	80*	56.66	249	204.81	0	4	31	52
2018	16	316	88*	28.72	171	184.79	0	1	17	31
2016	12	188	39*	26.85	114	164.91	0	0	10	15
2015	13	326	66	36.22	169	192.89	0	3	35	19
2014	2	2	1	1.00	8	25.00	0	0	0	0
2013	3	11	7	5.50	14	78.57	0	0	0	0
2012	4	47	31	23.50	26	180.76	0	0	3	3

12. Glenn Maxwell

Glenn Maxwell is a flamboyant batsman from Australia who is a master of unorthodox shots all over the ground.

He has been the most attractive batsman of all over the ground. He bowls a bit but his strength lies in his batting.

Maxwell is a happy looking guy in the middle but inside lies one of the most attacking batsmen.

His signature reverse sweep that brings out the maximum is something that is out of this world. 

Maxwell made his IPL debut for Delhi Daredevils against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2012.

Later, he was bought by Kings XI Punjab in 2014 and that was his breakthrough season in which he made a total of 552 runs in 16 matches.

In the same season, his knock of 95 runs off 43 balls while chasing a target of more than 200 runs against CSK fetched him the nickname of “The Big Show”.

His aura depleted after the 2017 season as he became inconsistent. Later, RCB bought him in 2021 and that revived him as he made 513 runs in 15 matches of the season.

Glenn Maxwell IPL Statistics

Year	Mat	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100	50	4s	6s
Career	97	2018	95	25.22	1,329	151.84	0	12	166	112
2021	15	513	78	42.75	356	144.10	0	6	48	21
2020	13	108	32	15.42	106	101.88	0	0	9	0
2018	12	169	47	14.08	120	140.83	0	0	14	9
2017	14	310	47	31.00	179	173.18	0	0	19	26
2016	11	179	68	19.88	124	144.35	0	2	14	8
2015	11	145	43	13.18	112	129.46	0	0	13	8
2014	16	552	95	34.50	294	187.75	0	4	48	36
2013	3	36	23	18.00	27	133.33	0	0	1	4
2012	2	6	3*	6.00	11	54.54	0	0	0	0

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11. MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni, the name itself has become synonymous with greatness.

He has already become the legend of the Indian cricket team mainly due to his captaincy skill and partly due to his batting and keeping.

But he has always been a feared batsman in the IPL from the very beginning of the league.

He is a hard-hitting batsman who batted as a finisher throughout his career but one thing that makes him stand apart is his situational awareness of the game.

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He never let anything get into his mind whether it is a loss or win. Dhoni made his IPL debut as CSK captain from the very first match.

His knock of 54 unbeaten runs off just 29 balls against Kings XI Punjab in a must-win match was awesome as he hit 2 sixes and chased 16 runs in the last over to take the team to an enthralling win.

He played a lot of cameos too. In the later phase, he played two memorable knocks, one was against RCB in 2018 where he made 70 not out off 34 balls and another one was against Rajasthan Royals as he made 75 not out 46 balls.

Both came when CSK’s top order got collapsed. His best moment was when he hit 2 sixes off Axar Patel to win from a situation where the team needed 12 runs of 2 balls.

The 2021 season is over and MS Dhoni is right into the night of his career. He has led the yellow army to the 4th IPL title and 9th final. He has been amazing throughout his career.

MS Dhoni IPL Statistics

Year	Mat	Runs	HS	Ave	SR	100	50	4s	6s	CT	ST
Career	220	4746	84*	39.55	135.83	0	23	325	219	126	39
2021	16	114	18*	16.28	106.54	0	0	12	3	13	0
2020	14	200	47*	25.00	116.27	0	0	16	7	15	1
2019	15	416	84*	83.20	134.62	0	3	22	23	11	5
2018	16	455	79*	75.83	150.66	0	3	24	30	11	3
2017	16	290	61*	26.36	116.00	0	1	15	16	10	3
2016	14	284	64*	40.57	135.23	0	1	18	14	8	4
2015	17	372	53	31.00	121.96	0	1	27	17	8	3
2014	16	371	57*	74.20	148.40	0	1	22	20	3	1
2013	18	461	67*	41.90	162.89	0	4	32	25	15	2
2012	19	358	51*	29.83	128.77	0	1	26	9	12	2
2011	16	392	70*	43.55	158.70	0	2	25	23	5	5
2010	13	287	66*	31.88	136.66	0	2	26	8	5	6
2009	14	332	58*	41.50	127.20	0	2	22	9	4	4
2008	16	414	65	41.40	133.54	0	2	38	15	6	0

10. Kieron Pollard

Next up on our list of the most dangerous batsmen in IPL is Kieron Pollard. Kieron Pollard has been a mainstay finisher for Mumbai Indians.

It would be right to say that he is an MI veteran who has the ability to tonk a ball irrespective of ball speed and pitch conditions.

If he decides to take on someone, he does. His arms possess immense power with a heavy bat that can make the ball lost in the sky.

Apart from that, he has shown a lot of responsibilities while handling some of the tensest situations on the field. 

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Pollard made his IPL debut against Delhi Daredevils in 2010. His most crucial innings came in the final of 2013 where he single-handedly carried the CSK batting to a respectable total of 148 runs.

He made 60 runs off 32 balls by hitting 3 sixes and 7 fours at the situation when MI was struggling at 52 for 4 in 9.3 overs.

As a result, MI won their first IPL title of the league by 23 runs. His highest score came against CSK in 2021 when he made 84 unbeaten runs off just 34 deliveries while stocking 8 skyrocketed sixes.

He is 34 and due to his all-around skills he might play some more seasons for the team and that would only benefit this league as he attracts a lot of viewers.

Kieron Pollard IPL Statistics

Year	Mat	Runs	HS	Ave	SR	100	50	4s	6s
Career	178	3268	87*	29.98	149.77	0	16	212	214
2021	14	245	87*	30.62	148.48	0	1	16	16
2020	16	268	60*	53.60	191.42	0	1	15	22
2019	16	279	83	34.87	156.74	0	1	14	22
2018	9	133	50	19.00	133.00	0	1	10	7
2017	17	385	70	29.61	139.49	0	3	26	22
2016	13	207	51*	25.87	143.75	0	1	11	16
2015	16	419	70	38.09	163.67	0	2	28	28
2014	15	273	78	34.12	134.48	0	1	15	15
2013	18	420	66*	42.00	149.46	0	3	27	29
2012	14	220	64	24.44	138.36	0	2	15	14
2011	16	146	28	14.60	109.77	0	0	12	6
2010	14	273	45*	22.75	185.71	0	0	23	17

9. Shane Watson

Shane Watson is, undoubtedly, one of the most impactful all-rounders this world has ever seen.

He did it for Australia and IPL too. His trademark pulls shots had made fans go crazy in the past several times.

He was a naturally destructive batsman who also played according to the team situation.

Most of the time, he opened the batting for Rajasthan Royals while being the captain of the team. With the willow in hand alone, he is a match-winner on any given day.

Watson made his IPL debut for Rajasthan Royals in the 2008 inaugural season. Watson hit his maiden IPL century against CSK in 2013 as he made 101 runs off 61 balls.

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His second and third hundred came in 2015 and 2018 as he made 104 and 105 against KKR and RR respectively. He got the new team in 2018as CSK bought him in the auctions.

Watson played some crucial knocks for them but his best came in the finals of the 2018 season when he smashed 117 runs off 57 balls against SRH, and that too, with a bleeding knee, as CSK won the title for the third time. 

Before he retired in 2020, he already gave so many memories that it was tough for fans to bid him adieu. These kinds of players are truly irreplaceable.

Shane Watson IPL Statistics

Year	Mat	Runs	HS	Ave	SR	100	50	4s	6s
Career	145	3874	117*	30.99	137.91	4	21	376	190
2020	11	299	83*	29.90	121.05	0	2	33	13
2019	17	398	96	23.41	127.56	0	3	42	20
2018	15	555	117*	39.64	154.59	2	2	44	35
2017	8	71	24	11.83	91.02	0	0	6	1
2016	16	179	36	13.76	133.58	0	0	14	12
2015	10	347	104*	43.37	135.01	1	1	37	14
2014	13	240	51	20.00	122.44	0	2	19	14
2013	16	543	101	38.78	142.89	1	2	59	22
2012	7	255	90*	42.50	151.78	0	2	26	14
2011	11	330	89*	33.00	130.43	0	1	31	17
2010	6	185	60	37.00	162.28	0	2	18	9
2008	15	472	76*	47.20	151.76	0	4	47	19

8. David Warner

David Warner has been the batting firepower in the IPL. His attacking gameplay puts the pressure on the opposition right in the powerplay itself.

He is a clean striker of the ball as well as a classy left-handed opening batsman.

His ability to pacify the innings at any given point of the game makes his worth a billion times greater. His leadership skills are something that needs to be appreciated. 

Warner made his IPL debut for Delhi Daredevils against CSK in 2009. Over the years, he has played some of the biggest IPL knocks.

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He has hit 4 tons in 2010, 2012, 2017 and 2019 as he made 107, 109, 126 and 100 respectively.

But his knock of 69 runs off 38 balls inst RCB in the 2016 IPL final would stand apart as it led to his team winning the first-ever title by 8 runs. 

The last two seasons, 2020 and 2021 haven’t been great for Warner as he has now also been dropped from the team.

It is unlikely that we see him in further seasons but he has played his part as one of the greatest IPL batsmen.

David Warner IPL Statistics

Year	Mat	Runs	HS	Ave	SR	100	50	4s	6s
Career	150	5449	126	41.59	139.96	4	50	525	201
2021	8	195	57	24.37	107.73	0	2	15	6
2020	16	548	85*	39.14	134.64	0	4	52	14
2019	12	692	100*	69.20	143.86	1	8	57	21
2017	14	641	126	58.27	141.81	1	4	63	26
2016	17	848	93*	60.57	151.42	0	9	88	31
2015	14	562	91	43.23	156.54	0	7	65	21
2014	14	528	90	48.00	140.80	0	6	39	24
2013	16	410	77	31.53	126.93	0	4	41	14
2012	8	256	109*	36.57	164.10	1	1	28	14
2011	13	324	77	24.92	117.39	0	3	34	11
2010	11	282	107*	28.20	147.64	1	1	27	14
2009	7	163	51	23.28	123.48	0	1	16	5

7. Virat Kohli

Next up on our list of the most dangerous batsman in IPL is Virat Kohli.

Kohli, the current Indian captain in all formats of the game was once heavily criticised for his performance initial seasons of the game.

He was a talented batsman but was not able to convert his starts. But the tables have turned now and he has become one of the most feared batsmen in the history of IPL.

His strokeplay has been tremendous but his strength has been the strike rotation and running between the pitch.

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His superfluous six-hitting ability in the later stages of IPL has made him invincible.

He has been playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore since the beginning of this league. He was named the captain of the team in 2013.

Kohli played many crucial knocks but his biggest season came in 2016. He was in a God mode as he made 973 runs in 16 matches at an average of 81.08 and strike rate of 152.03.

He hit 4 centuries in that single edition which is a record in itself. His fifth hundred came against KKR in 2019 as he hit a 58 ball ton.

He has announced that he will step down from captaincy after 2021 IPL. We hope he comes out from the pressure of leading the team and can make his batting more impactful.

Virat Kohli IPL Statistics

Stats	Mat	Runs	HS	Ave	SR	100	50	4s	6s
Career	207	6283	113	37.39	129.94	5	42	546	210
2021	15	405	72*	28.92	119.46	0	3	43	9
2020	15	466	90*	42.36	121.35	0	3	23	11
2019	14	464	100	33.14	141.46	1	2	46	13
2018	14	530	92*	48.18	139.10	0	4	52	18
2017	10	308	64	30.80	122.22	0	4	23	11
2016	16	973	113	81.08	152.03	4	7	83	38
2015	16	505	82*	45.90	130.82	0	3	35	23
2014	14	359	73	27.61	122.10	0	2	23	16
2013	16	634	99	45.28	138.73	0	6	64	22
2012	16	364	73*	28.00	111.65	0	2	33	9
2011	16	557	71	46.41	121.08	0	4	55	16
2010	16	307	58	27.90	144.81	0	1	26	12
2009	16	246	50	22.36	112.32	0	1	22	8
2008	13	165	38	15.00	105.09	0	0	18	4

6. Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma has been one of the most influencing cricketers in IPL. He has converted his potential into performances like no other.

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His favourite pull shots and traditional strokeplay can ruin any bowler’s day. His six-hitting prowess seems so natural that it looks as effortless as walking on a flowerbed. 

He played his first two seasons with Deccan Chargers then he moved to Mumbai Indians which has been his second identity.

His highest individual score came in 2012 against KKR when he hit unbeaten 109 runs off 60 balls while smashing 5 sixes and 12 fours.

It was his only century in the IPL. He has played 213 matches and has made 5611 runs at an average of above 31 and strike rat more than 130. 

He has already led MI to 5 IPL title wins. It looks like he won’t stop any soon and continue to be one of the most dangerous players in IPL.

Rohit Sharma IPL Statistics

Year	Mat	Runs	HS	Ave	SR	100	50	4s	6s
Career	213	5611	109*	31.17	130.39	1	40	491	227
2021	13	381	63	29.30	127.42	0	1	33	14
2020	12	332	80	27.66	127.69	0	3	27	19
2019	15	405	67	28.92	128.57	0	2	52	10
2018	14	286	94	23.83	133.02	0	2	25	12
2017	17	333	67	23.78	121.97	0	3	31	9
2016	14	489	85*	44.45	132.88	0	5	49	16
2015	16	482	98*	34.42	144.74	0	3	41	21
2014	15	390	59*	30.00	129.13	0	3	31	16
2013	19	538	79*	38.42	131.54	0	4	35	28
2012	17	433	109*	30.92	126.60	1	3	39	18
2011	16	372	87	33.81	125.25	0	3	32	13
2010	16	404	73	28.85	133.77	0	3	36	14
2009	16	362	52	27.84	114.92	0	1	22	18
2008	13	404	76*	36.72	147.98	0	4	38	19

5. Brendon McCullum 

Brendon McCullum was the first cricketer to strike the minds of fans in IPL as he hit 158 runs off 73 balls against RCB in the very first match of the inaugural IPL edition.

It included 13 sixes and 10 fours that made KKR win the match by whopping 140 runs. McCullum was a kind batsman who believed in Newton’s third law of action-reaction.

He would hit the ball as hard as it was bowled at him. 

Later in 2014, McCullum joined CSK and added power to their batting. A year later, he played an audacious knock of 100 runs of 56 balls while hitting 9 sixes and 7 fours.

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McCullum has played 108 matches in which he has made 2880 runs at a strike rate of above 130.

He retired in 2020 but he made the quality of this league a notch higher. He is now coaching Kolkata Knight Riders.

Brendon Mccullum IPL Statistics

Stats	Mat	Runs	HS	Ave	SR	100	50	4s	6s
Career	109	2880	158*	27.69	131.74	2	13	293	130
2018	6	127	43	21.16	144.31	0	0	16	6
2017	11	319	72	29.00	147.00	0	2	29	18
2016	16	354	60	22.12	135.11	0	1	38	16
2015	14	436	100*	33.53	155.71	1	2	51	23
2014	14	405	71*	31.15	121.62	0	3	32	19
2013	1	6	6	6.00	85.71	0	0	1	0
2012	12	289	56	24.08	102.12	0	1	37	3
2011	13	357	81	27.46	129.81	0	1	35	16
2010	5	114	57*	28.50	103.63	0	1	14	2
2009	13	285	84*	23.75	119.24	0	2	27	12
2008	4	188	158*	62.66	204.34	1	0	13	15

4. Faf du Plessis

There are very few players in this game of cricket who make batting look so easy on any surface. One of them is Faf du Plessis.

He has one of the most attractive batting styles in this world. He is a typical South African talent who has established himself as one of the greatest batsmen in cricket as well as IPL history.

One of the most dangerous batters in IPL, Faf has been a loyal and crucial batter for CSK since his debut in 2012 against Mumbai Indians.

His first remarkable performance came in the debut season when he made 73 runs off 52 balls against Rajasthan Royals and helped CSK win the match on the last ball.

His 42 ball 67 runs knock in the first qualifier of 2018 helped CSK move into the finals.

Recently, he played the best innings of his IPL career in the final of 2021 as he hit a flamboyant 89 runs off 56 balls and helped CSK lift the 4th IPL for one last time before mega auctions.

Faf du Plessis IPL Statistics

Stats	Mat	Runs	HS	Ave	SR	100	50	4s	6s
Career	100	2935	96	34.94	131.08	0	22	265	96
2021	16	633	95*	45.21	138.20	0	6	60	23
2020	13	449	87*	40.81	140.75	0	4	42	14
2019	12	396	96	36.00	123.36	0	3	36	15
2018	6	162	67*	32.40	125.58	0	1	17	6
2017	2	8	8	8.00	114.28	0	0	1	0
2016	6	206	69	34.33	127.16	0	2	17	9
2015	17	380	55	29.23	125.00	0	1	37	5
2014	15	303	54*	27.54	128.93	0	2	26	7
2012	13	398	73	33.16	130.92	0	3	29	17

3. KL Rahul

KL Rahul is the most talented and incredible player to watch. His class has been of the highest degree.

Owing to his consistent performances in the recent IPL editions, KL has established himself as one of the best openers IPL has ever seen!

Rahul is the kind of batsman who plays conventional shots gracefully with authority but when the situation demands, he can play unorthodox shots with mastery.

He made his IPL debut for Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2013. He played some handy knicks over the years for RCB but his upliftment started when Kings XI Punjab bought him in 2018.

Since then, his lowest total score in a season is 593. He scored 600+ runs in the other 3 seasons and all came at an average of above 50.

In 2018, he hit the fastest IPL fifty in just 14 balls against Delhi Daredevils. He has scored 2 tons and 27 fifties in 94 IPL matches.

With age being on his side, we will surely get a lot of him to watch in further IPL seasons. Teams will go berserk to buy him in the mega auction of 2022.

KL Rahul IPL Statistics

Stats	Mat	Runs	HS	Ave	SR	100	50	4s	6s
Career	94	3273	132*	47.43	136.37	2	27	282	134
2021	13	626	98*	62.60	138.80	0	6	48	30
2020	14	670	132*	55.83	129.34	1	5	58	23
2019	14	593	100*	53.90	135.38	1	6	49	25
2018	14	659	95*	54.91	158.41	0	6	66	32
2016	14	397	68*	44.11	146.49	0	4	37	16
2015	9	142	44*	28.40	112.69	0	0	8	5
2014	11	166	46	20.75	101.21	0	0	12	3
2013	5	20	12	10.00	125.00	0	0	4	0

2. Chris Gayle

Chris Gayle, the Universe Boss has been the best entertainer in the IPL to date. He hits sixes for fun and teases with boundaries.

On his day, no bowler would certainly want to bowl at him. Apart from his attacking prowess, his technique to play grounded shots are also a thing of beauty. 

He played for KKR for the first 3 seasons and later moved on to play for RCB in 2011 as an injury replacement.

Gayle made 608 runs in 2011 and 733 runs in 2012 making the teams regret not showing interest in the 2011 auctions.

He made the highest T20 score ever in a match against Pune Warriors. The Universe Boss whacked the bowlers to make 175 not out off just 66 deliveries while hitting a record 17 sixes. He then moved to Punjab in 2018 and is making his worthy contributions for them.

Gayle is now 42 but looking at his performances it does not seem that he is going to say bye to cricket any soon. We might see him playing for some more years.

Chris Gayle IPL Statistics

Stats	Mat	Runs	HS	Ave	SR	100	50	4s	6s
Career	142	4965	175*	39.72	148.96	6	31	405	357
2021	10	193	46	21.44	125.32	0	0	21	8
2020	7	288	99	41.14	137.14	0	3	15	23
2019	13	490	99*	40.83	153.60	0	4	45	34
2018	11	368	104*	40.88	146.03	1	3	30	27
2017	9	200	77	22.22	122.69	0	1	15	14
2016	10	227	76	22.70	151.33	0	2	17	21
2015	14	491	117	40.91	147.44	1	2	39	38
2014	9	196	46	21.77	106.52	0	0	18	12
2013	16	708	175*	59.00	156.29	1	4	57	51
2012	15	733	128*	61.08	160.74	1	7	46	59
2011	12	608	107	67.55	183.13	2	3	57	44
2010	9	292	88	32.44	158.69	0	2	30	16
2009	7	171	44*	28.50	119.58	0	0	15	10

1. AB de Villiers

The number one pick on our list of the most dangerous batsmen in IPL is Ab de Villiers.

Irrespective of any stats, AB de Villiers is the most complete, versatile and greatest batsman on Earth to ever play this game.

Awestruck by his gameplay, people are convinced that he is not from this planet. Mr. 360, Alien, Superman, whatever they say about him, is just a little less than what he is.

If you ask a bowler to bowl him in the 20th over, he would surely deny if it is not for the rules. 

He played his initial three seasons for Delhi Daredevils. In 2009, he smashed CSK bowlers to make 105 runs off 54 balls.

But a below-par season in 2010 made DD release him. RCB took him in 2011 and that was the end of the story.

From thereon ABD has been a class apart in almost every season he has played. He has made more than 5000 runs at an average of around 40 and a strike rate of above 150.

He has 3 tons and 40 half tons in 184 IPL matches. 

His innings of 41 runs off 11 balls against MI in 2015 in a tense situation was one of his iconic performances.

He has played so many splendid knocks that it is difficult to pick any one of them ahead of others. Unfortunately. AB decided to retire from all forms of cricket, including the IPL, in 2021. We wish him all the best for his life beyond cricket!

AB de Villiers IPL Statistics

Stats	Mat	Runs	HS	Ave	SR	100	50	4s	6s
Career	184	5162	133*	39.70	151.68	3	40	413	251
2021	15	313	76*	31.30	148.34	0	2	23	16
2020	15	454	73*	45.40	158.74	0	5	33	23
2019	13	442	82*	44.20	154.00	0	5	31	26
2018	12	480	90*	53.33	174.54	0	6	39	30
2017	9	216	89*	27.00	132.51	0	1	12	16
2016	16	687	129*	52.84	168.79	1	6	57	37
2015	16	513	133*	46.63	175.08	1	2	60	22
2014	14	395	89*	35.90	158.63	0	3	26	24
2013	14	360	64	36.00	164.38	0	2	34	15
2012	16	319	64*	39.87	161.11	0	3	26	15
2011	16	312	65	34.66	128.39	0	2	21	14
2010	7	111	45	15.85	93.27	0	0	7	0
2009	15	465	105*	51.66	130.98	1	3	39	12
2008	6	95	26*	19.00	96.93	0	0	5	1

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who is the most dangerous batsman in the IPL?

Ab De Villiers is the most dangerous batsman in the IPL. With a career spanning over 184 matches, ABD has scored 5162 runs with an average of 39.70 and a strike rate of 151.68.

Who is the most dangerous bowler in the IPL?

Sri Lankan legend Lasith Malinga is the most dangerous bowler in IPL history. Malinga has played 122 matches and taken 170 wickets in his decade-long career, making him the leading wicket-taker in IPL history. He retired in 2019 and still tops the charts of the most wickets in IPL history, making him an IPL legend.

Who is the most dangerous team in the IPL?

Mumbai Indians is the most dangerous team in the IPL. The Rohit Sharma led side has won 5 IPL titles- the most by any IPL team. MI has been the most consistent and balanced side in the IPL since its inception in 2008.

Who is the most dangerous IPL captain?

With a 60.50 win percentage, Rohit Sharma is the most dangerous IPL captain of all time. He has led Mumbai Indians commendably well, having won 5 IPL titles in 14 years of the league’s existence. Rohit has captained Mumbai Indians in 119 games, winning 70 matches while losing 45.

Conclusion

So these were our picks of the most dangerous batsmen in IPL. Some of them are at the dusk of their career while some have just started to gain fanatics.

As we know, IPL is a talent pool of the young generation, so many young players could be the next most dangerous ones like Rishabh Pant, Abdul Samad, Nicholas Pooran etc.

We hope the excitement of IPL will be maintained in upcoming years.

Which batsman would you include in our list of the most dangerous batsman in IPL list? Do let us know by tweeting us at @weknowcricket.