Highest Run Scorers in IPL History: Virat Kohli is the highest run-scorer in IPL history. He has over 8,000 runs and scored a record 973 runs in the 2016 season. The first IPL season was in 2008. And Kohli has been part of Royal Challengers Bangalore since then.
In IPL 2025, Sai Sudharsan of Gujarat Titans won the Orange Cap. He scored 759 runs in 15 matches during the season. At 23 years and 237 days, he became the youngest player to win it, breaking Shubman Gill’s record from IPL 2023. He finished ahead of Mumbai Indians’ Suryakumar Yadav, who scored 717 runs.
Virat Kohli’s 973 runs in 2016 remain the most by any player in a single IPL season, with four centuries. Chris Gayle is the only batter to win it in consecutive seasons (2011 and 2012). David Warner has won it three times (2015, 2017, 2019), the most in IPL history. Kohli reclaimed it in 2024 with 741 runs, making him one of the few to win it multiple times.
Only Robin Uthappa (2014) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (2021) have won the Orange Cap and IPL trophy in the same season. In 18 IPL seasons, Indians have claimed it eight times, and Australians six. Sachin Tendulkar was the first Indian to win the award in 2010.
List of Top 5 All-Time Highest Run Scorers in IPL History
1. Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bengaluru)
Virat Kohli is the highest run-scorer in IPL history. He’s the only player to cross 8,000 runs. And has spent his entire career with the of Royal Challengers Bangalore since 2008. His 973 runs in the 2016 season is still the most by any player in a single IPL season, and he’s close to reaching 10 centuries. In IPL 2025, he stayed the leading run-scorer in the league’s history. Virat Kohli’s runs in IPL history are 8661
2. Rohit Sharma (Mumbai Indians / Deccan Chargers)
Rohit Sharma is second on the list of all-time highest run-scorers in IPL. He started his IPL career with Deccan Chargers in 2008. After that, Sharma joined Mumbai Indians in 2011. He is also the most successful IPL captain, winning the IPL title six times. Rohit Sharma’s runs in IPL history are 7046
3. Shikhar Dhawan (Mumbai Indians / Deccan Chargers / Sunrisers Hyderabad / Delhi Capitals / Punjab Kings)
Shikhar Dhawan played for five different franchises from 2008 to 2024. Gabbar played for teams such as the Mumbai Indians, Deccan Chargers, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals, and Punjab Kings. He retired with the third-highest total runs in IPL history. Shikhar Dhawan’s runs in IPL history are 6769
4. David Warner (Sunrisers Hyderabad / Delhi Capitals)
David Warner is the most successful overseas batter in the history of IPL. During his career, he played for Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals from 2009 to 2024. He won the Orange Cap three times. And helped SRH win their first IPL title in 2016. Among the top five run-scorers, he has the highest batting average of 40.52. David Warne’s runs in IPL history are 6565
5. Suresh Raina (Chennai Super Kings / Gujarat Lions)
Suresh Raina was the backbone of Chennai Super Kings’ batting for over a decade. He also played for Gujarat Lions when CSK was suspended. In his last IPL season, he scored 160 runs and made one fifty. Raina retired from the IPL in 2021. But remains fifth on the all-time run-scorers list. Suresh Raina’s runs in IPL history are 5528
Below is the list of top 5 all-time highest run scorers in IPL history
| Player | Matches | Innings | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 267 | 259 | 8661 |
| Rohit Sharma | 272 | 267 | 7046 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | 222 | 221 | 6769 |
| David Warner | 184 | 184 | 6565 |
| Suresh Raina | 205 | 200 | 5528 |
FAQs
Q. Who won the Orange Cap in IPL 2025?
A. Sai Sudharsan of Gujarat Titans won the Orange Cap in 2025. He scored 759 runs in 15 matches.
Q. Which player has won the Orange Cap the most times?
A. David Warner has won the Orange Cap three time.
Q. Who is the highest run-scorer in IPL history?
A. Virat Kohli is the highest run-scorer in IPL history. He has over 8,000 runs for Royal Challengers Bangalore.
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