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List of Batters with 5000+ Runs in IPL

A complete list of all cricketers who have scored 5,000 or more career runs in the IPL, the elite club of the tournament's greatest run-scorers.

8 itemsUpdated Mar 23, 2026

Scoring 5,000 IPL runs is an extraordinary milestone that requires exceptional longevity and consistency across multiple seasons. As of 2025, eight players have achieved this feat in IPL history. Virat Kohli stands alone at the top with 8,618 runs, while Rohit Sharma (7,046), Shikhar Dhawan (6,617), and David Warner (6,397) complete the top four. MS Dhoni, AB de Villiers, and Suresh Raina are the other members of this elite club, all having scored between 5,162 and 5,528 runs.

#	Name	Runs	Team	Average	Fifties
1	Virat Kohli — 8,618 Runs Royal Challengers Bengaluru \| Only Player with 8,000+ IPL Runs Virat Kohli is the only player in IPL history with 8,000+ career runs. His 8,618 runs from 266 matches at an average of 39.53 includes 8 centuries and 63 half-centuries. He has played for RCB exclusively.	8,618	RCB	39.53	63
2	Rohit Sharma — 7,046 Runs Mumbai Indians Rohit Sharma has 7,046 IPL runs from 272 matches at an average of 29.73. All his runs have come for Mumbai Indians, with whom he has won the IPL title five times.	7,046	Mumbai Indians	29.73	—
3	Shikhar Dhawan — 6,617 Runs Multiple Teams Shikhar Dhawan scored 6,617 IPL runs across multiple franchises including Delhi Capitals, SRH, MI, and Punjab Kings. He is the third all-time run scorer and holds the record for most IPL fours.	6,617	—	34.47	—
4	David Warner — 6,397 Runs Sunrisers Hyderabad \| 3x Orange Cap David Warner has 6,397 IPL runs, primarily for SRH, with the highest average (41.99) among batters with 5,000+ runs. He is the only 3-time Orange Cap winner.	6,397	—	41.99	—
5	Suresh Raina — 5,528 Runs Chennai Super Kings \| Mr. IPL Suresh Raina scored 5,528 IPL runs, almost exclusively for CSK. Nicknamed 'Mr. IPL', Raina was the first player to reach 5,000 IPL runs and held the all-time record before Kohli overtook him.	5,528	—	32.51	—
6	MS Dhoni — 5,243 Runs Chennai Super Kings MS Dhoni scored 5,243 IPL runs, all for CSK, batting predominantly as a finisher at numbers 6-7. His average of 39.27 despite batting so low in the order reflects his extraordinary efficiency.	5,243	Chennai Super Kings	39.27	—
7	KL Rahul — 5,400+ Runs Multiple Teams \| Best Career Average KL Rahul has 5,400+ IPL runs across multiple franchises with a career average of 47.8 — the best among Indians with 5,000+ runs. His 2020 Orange Cap season (670 runs, average 55.83) remains the best average by an Orange Cap winner.	5400+	—	47.8	—
8	AB de Villiers — 5,162 Runs Royal Challengers Bangalore \| Best Strike Rate (151.68) AB de Villiers scored 5,162 IPL runs for RCB with the best career strike rate (151.68) among players with 5,000+ runs. His combination of average (39.71) and strike rate is unmatched.	5,162	—	39.71	—

This list is compiled from verified public records and reference sources. Last verified: March 23, 2026.

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