List of Most Runs by a Wicketkeeper-Batter in IPL

MS Dhoni — 5,243 Runs

Chennai Super Kings | All-Time Leading Wicketkeeper-Batter in IPL

MS Dhoni's 5,243 IPL runs for CSK make him the all-time leading run-scorer among wicketkeeper-batters in the tournament. Despite batting primarily at number 6-7, his average of 39.27 and his match-winning contributions across 274 matches set the gold standard for keeper-batters.

KL Rahul — 5,400+ Runs

Multiple Teams | Best Average Among High-Volume Keeper-Batters

KL Rahul has scored 5,400+ IPL runs while regularly keeping wickets, making him one of the rare players to be both an elite wicketkeeper and the team's top run-scorer. His 2020 Orange Cap season (670 runs, avg 55.83) remains the standard for keeper-batters in IPL.

Quinton de Kock — 3,000+ Runs

Multiple Teams | Best Overseas WK-Batter in IPL

Quinton de Kock has scored 3,000+ IPL runs across multiple franchises, combining explosive left-handed opening batting with quality keeping. His partnership with Rohit Sharma for MI in 2019-2020 was one of IPL's most productive opening combinations.

Ishan Kishan — 2,500+ Runs

Mumbai Indians | Young Explosive Keeper-Batter

Ishan Kishan has scored 2,500+ IPL runs for MI with an explosive left-handed batting approach. His 81* off 48 balls in IPL 2020 UAE final chase was among the key knocks in MI's fifth title win.