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In this post, we will check out the 10 most powerful IPL batsmen.

The Indian Premier League has been around since 2008 and it has completed 15 seasons. As one of the most prestigious cricket tournaments today, it’s the stage where the most successful cricketers have showcased their skills.

Cricket fans always look forward to seeing how the biggest cricketers would perform in this tournament each year and not only follow each season but also wager on the best IPL betting apps.

Now, if there’s a role that is highly regarded in a team, it’s the role of a batsman. Batsmen play a big role in bringing a team to the championship since they are the pens to score all the runs that can win a match. 

So, who are some of the best batsmen throughout the IPL history? 

Let’s dive right into it. 

Gautam Gambhir 

IPL Career Batting and Fielding Stats:

Mat	No	Runs	HS	Avg	BF	SR	100	50	4s	6s	CT	ST
154	17	4217	93	31.24	3404	123.88	0	36	491	59	28	0

Indian politician Gautam Gambhir is a former cricketer who’s played all formats of cricket. Before politics, he played for Kolkata Knight Riders from 2011 to 2017 and he’s a left-handed batsman. He became captain of the team and he was able to score 36 half-centuries under his name.

As the team’s captain, KKR was able to get its first IPL championship in 2012. In his IPL career, he was able to score 4217 runs. 

Robin Uthappa

IPL Career Batting and Fielding Stats:

Mat	No	Runs	HS	Avg	BF	SR	100	50	4s	6s	CT	ST
205	12	4952	88	27.51	3799	130.35	0	27	481	182	92	32

Former Indian cricketer Uthappa played in the IPL since it started. He’s played for numerous franchises including Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Pune Warriors India, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Rajasthan Royals.

In 2021-2022, he was part of the Chennai Super kings. Uthappa is a right-handed batsman and wicketkeeper. In 2014-15, he was the highest run-scorer in the IPL with 660.

Shikhar Dhawan

IPL Career Batting and Fielding Stats:

Mat	No	Runs	HS	Avg	BF	SR	100	50	4s	6s	CT	ST
206	27	6244	106*	35.08	4942	123.35	2	47	701	136	95	0

Dhawan is one of the most consistent batsmen in the history of the IPL. He’s played for Delhi Daredevils, Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Delhi Capitals.  Punjab Kings purchased him in 2022 and he’s a left-handed opening batter.

Chris Gayle

IPL Career Batting and Fielding Stats:

Jamaican cricketer Chris Gayle is one of the most colorful and enigmatic cricketers out there, and he is the Universe Boss. He’s regarded as one of the greatest and even most destructive batsmen of all time.

Gayle started with Kolkata Knight Riders in 2009 and he also played for Punjab Kings. His longest team was Royal Challengers Bangalore which he was part of between 2011-2017.

Mat	No	Runs	HS	Avg	BF	SR	100	50	4s	6s	CT	ST
142	16	4965	175*	37.72	3333	149.96	6	31	405	357	29	0

MS Dhoni

IPL Career Batting and Fielding Stats:

Mat	No	Runs	HS	Avg	BF	SR	100	50	4s	6s	CT	ST
234	79	4978	84*	39.20	3682	135.20	0	24	346	229	135	93

Mahendra Singh Dhoni or commonly called MS Dhoni is still active in the IPL field and he’s now the captain of Chennai Super Kings. As a captain of CSK, they have won 2010, 2011, 2018, and 2021 IPL seasons. He’s one of the finest finishers on the field.

AB De Villiers

IPL Career Batting and Fielding Stats:

Mat	No	Runs	HS	Avg	BF	SR	100	50	4s	6s	CT	ST
184	40	5162	133*	37.91	3403	151.69	3	40	413	251	118	8

Former South African right-handed wicketkeeper batter AB de Villers is known as a 360-degree batsman with his hard-hitting skills. During his IPL career, he played for Delhi Daredevils and Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Suresh Raina

IPL Career Batting and Fielding Stats:

Mat	No	Runs	HS	Avg	BF	SR	100	50	4s	6s	CT	ST
205	30	5528	100*	32.52	4042	136.76	1	39	506	203	108	0

Raina debuted in the IPL in 2008 and he’s a solid left-handed batter known for being a solid striker and performing well under pressure. Raina has only ever played for Chennai Super Kings in his IPL career.

Rohit Sharma

IPL Career Bowling Stats

Mat	No	Runs	HS	Avg	BF	SR	100	50	4s	6s	CT	ST
227	28	5879	109*	30.30	4526	129.89	1	40	519	240	97	0

Sharma is not just one of the great batsmen of all time but he’s one of the most successful IPL team captains having won five championships. This gifted right-handed batter has played for Mumbai Indians since 2011 and today, he’s still leading the team.

Virat Kohli

IPL Career Batting and Fielding Stats:

Mat	No	Runs	HS	Avg	BF	SR	100	50	4s	6s	CT	ST
223	32	6624	113	36.20	5129	129.15	5	44	578	218	94	0

International cricketer Virat Kohli is one of the most popular and successful players of his time. He’s a right-handed batsman for Royal Challengers Bangalore and he’s named by the ICC as the player of the decade. 

David Warner

IPL Career Batting and Fielding Stats:

Mat	No	Runs	HS	Avg	BF	SR	100	50	4s	6s	CT	ST
162	22	5881	126	42.01	4180	140.69	4	55	577	216	71	0

Having been in the IPL for 13 years, he’s the most exceptional batsman in the league’s history for his consistency and incomparable skills. He’s won the Orange Cap three times and scored over 6,000 runs. 

Warner has played for different IPL teams including Delhi Daredevils, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Delhi Capitals.

Conclusion

These are 10 of the most powerful batsmen in IPL history. Will someone else show off in the upcoming season of the league and deserve a spot on the list? We can only wait and see, but without a doubt, the best IPL batsman of all time is a toss between Kohli and Warner.

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