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List of Batters with Most Runs in IPL Powerplay

A list of batters who have scored the most runs in the IPL powerplay (overs 1-6), reflecting explosive and consistent opening batting in the mandatory fielding restriction period.

4 itemsUpdated Mar 23, 2026

The IPL powerplay (overs 1-6) is the most crucial phase for setting or chasing totals. Openers who consistently score big in the powerplay give their teams an enormous advantage. Virat Kohli and David Warner dominate the all-time powerplay run-scoring charts due to their longevity and consistency. In the modern era, players like Travis Head, Phil Salt, and Yashasvi Jaiswal have achieved the highest powerplay strike rates, regularly taking teams past 60 in the first 6 overs.

#	Name	Team	Nationality	Powerplay style
1	Virat Kohli — Most Career Powerplay Runs RCB \| Consistent Powerplay Accumulation Virat Kohli has accumulated the most powerplay runs in IPL history through his longevity and consistency as an opener. While not the fastest scorer in overs 1-6, his volume and reliability make him the all-time powerplay runs leader.	RCB	Indian	Consistent accumulator; builds platform for acceleration
2	David Warner — High Powerplay Average and Volume SRH \| Aggressive Left-Handed Opener David Warner has scored more powerplay runs than any other overseas batter in IPL history. His aggressive pull shots and drives against the new ball make him one of the most dangerous powerplay batters the IPL has seen.	SRH	Australian	—
3	Travis Head — Highest Powerplay Strike Rate (Modern Era) Sunrisers Hyderabad \| IPL 2024 Record Travis Head's powerplay batting for SRH in IPL 2024 broke multiple powerplay records. His century against RCB in Bengaluru included taking SRH to 76/0 inside 6 overs — a striking example of his powerplay dominance.	Sunrisers Hyderabad	Australian	—
4	Phil Salt — Highest Powerplay SR Among Regular Batters RCB / KKR \| Career SR 175 Phil Salt scores at a strike rate of 175+ overall, with his powerplay strike rate regularly exceeding 200 — the highest among players with multiple full IPL seasons. His explosive left-handed hitting sets new benchmarks for powerplay batting.	RCB, KKR	English	—

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

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