Most dangerous batsmen in IPL history: The mega auction for IPL 2025 is over. Once again IPL will come among the fans with a new spirit from next year. Till now till 2024, there have been 17 seasons of IPL tournament, from next year the 18th season of IPL will be played. Till IPL 2024, many such batsmen appeared in this tournament who surprised world cricket with their game. In such a situation, let us know about the 10 most dangerous batsmen in IPL history.
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chris gayle
Chris Gayle is also known as ‘Universe Boss”, Chris Gayle’s playing style has been very destructive. In the history of IPL, Gayle is the batsman who has scored the most runs in an innings. There is no batsman as dangerous as Gayle in T-20 till date. Gayle also gave the fans a chance to dance with his explosive innings in IPL. He also has the record of hitting most centuries and most sixes in T20 cricket. Gayle especially during his batting. He used to bat aggressively against left-arm spinners and medium pace bowlers, which is why he is one of the most dangerous and feared batsmen in the IPL.
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AB de Villiers
AB de Villiers is known as “Mr 360”. Primarily playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore, De Villiers has scored runs in the IPL with a strike rate of 151.68. His highest score in IPL has been 133 runs. He has been one of the best players of the IPL due to his ability to face any type of bowler. Almost all the best bowlers have termed AB de Villiers as the toughest batsman.
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david warner
David Warner is at number three in this list, the reason for this is that he was continuously present in the race for Orange Cap in IPL. Used to score runs against all types of bowling. He has been especially adept at converting starts into big scores. His strike rate is 139.91, with his highest score being 126.
jos buttler
Jos Buttler has been a batsman who has changed the match with his game. While representing Rajasthan Royals, Jos Buttler had the highest strike rate of 148.32. Due to his fast batting, he is among the most dangerous batsmen in IPL history.
Virat Kohli
Kohli is also in this list. His record is his identity. Kohli has been one of the greatest players in IPL history. No batsman can compare the style with which Kohli batted in the 2015 and 2016 IPL. Even though Kohli has not been able to achieve big feats in recent times, Kohli has definitely been a dangerous batsman in the history of IPL.
Rohit Sharma
Rohit is also in the list of most dangerous batsmen of IPL. Rohit has also been amazing as an opening batsman. His strike rate is 130 and he has contributed to many victories through his batting.
Suresh Raina
Suresh Raina, popularly known as “Mr. IPL”, had been the backbone of the batting lineup of Chennai Super Kings for a long time. An adept at chasing, batting at an impressive strike rate of 136.73 and excelling against spinners in the middle overs, Raina was known to perform well on the big stage as well. Raina, one of the best batsmen of IPL so far, was the most dangerous batsman in the IPL knockouts. He has contributed significantly in making CSK the most successful IPL franchise till date.
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m s dhoni
Captain Cool” MS Dhoni is famous for his match-finishing ability. This player has a career strike rate of 135.91 and has led CSK to many IPL titles. Dhoni’s ability to remain calm under pressure makes him very dangerous. Dhoni has always Dhoni takes on the difficult task of playing in the death overs and is successful in it. That is why Dhoni is one of the most explosive batsmen in the history of IPL. Have been one of.
Kieron Pollard
Pollard played his entire career for Mumbai Indians and was successful in playing an important role in winning many matches. Pollard was so dangerous that he could change the match at any moment. Opposing captains would plan specific fields for him and his own team would put him in the most stressful situations. Pollard has been one of the most surprising batsmen in IPL history.
glen maxwell
Glenn Maxwell can play every shot and has even made some shots himself. Even though Maxwell failed on most of the occasions, his batting style makes him recognized as a dangerous batsman. If he stays at the crease for 40 balls, then understand that a storm is about to come. When Maxwell is in his form, the bowlers are blown away.
List of most dangerous IPL batsmen (Most Dangerous IPL Batsmen Table)
rank | player | match | Run | average | strike rate | high score |
1 | kiss gayle | 142 | 4956 | 36.72 | ||
2 | AB de Villiers | 184 | 5162 | 39.70 | ||
3 | david warner | 176 | 6397 | 41.53 | ||
4 | jos buttler | 96 | 3223 | 37.91 | ||
5 | Virat Kohli | 237 | 7263 | 37.24 | ||
6 | Rohit Sharma | 243 | 6211 | 29.57 | ||
7 | Suresh Raina | 205 | 5528 | 32.51 | ||
8 | Dhoni | 250 | 5082 | 38.79 | ||
9 | Kieron Pollard | 168 | 2316 | 28.70 | ||
10 | glen maxwell | 124 | 2719 | 26.39 |