IPL: Complete list of batters with 5000-plus runs

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is famous for batting superstars. From Sachin Tendulkar to Virat Kohli, many champion batters have dominated the bowlers in IPL. There have been a lot of memorable batting performances that have changed the course of the match. With longevity being an aspect, there have been seven batters who have gone past 5000 runs in the IPL. Here is the complete list.

Virat Kohli

The former RCB captain is the leading run-getter of the Indian Premier League. He has scored more than 6700 runs in 224 appearances thus far. Kohli has celebrated 5 centuries and has 45 half-centuries to his credit.

Shikhar Dhawan

India’s ace left-hander opener is one of the heavy run-getters in the IPL. Dhawan is the only other batter than Kohli to score more than 6K IPL runs. The current Punjab captain has two IPL hundreds and 48 fifties.

David Warner

One of the best overseas batters seen in the IPL, Warner has amassed 5974 runs in IPL at an average of 42. The Australian batter holds the record for the most IPL fifties by completing the milestone in 55 innings. He also has 4 centuries to his name.

Rohit Sharma

The only IPL captain with five trophies to his name, Rohit Sharma also features in this list. Featuring in 228 IPL encounters, Rohit has 5880 runs to his name. While has scored only one IPL century, the Hitman has scored 40 half-centuries.