Most Runs in IPL History in One Season
The 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) began on March 22, 2024, continuing its legacy as a batter’s paradise. Virat Kohli’s record 973-run tally in 2016 remains unbeaten. With top players consistently scoring 600+ runs per season, IPL continues to witness record-breaking performances from the world’s best cricketers.
The 18th season of the Indian Premier League started on March 22 (Saturday). The Indian Premier League (IPL) has always favoured batters. From the inaugural match, where Brendon McCullum scored an unbeaten 158 runs off 73 deliveries for the Kolkata Knight Riders, the IPL has been a paradise for run scorers.
Virat Kohli, the Indian cricket star, holds the record for the most runs in a single IPL season, amassing an impressive 973 runs in 16 innings during the 2016 season. He has scored 4 centuries and 7 half-centuries in the IPL 2016 season. Here is a list of the most runs in IPL history in One season.
IPL Records: Most Runs Scored in a Single Season
| Rank | Player | Team | Mat | Inn | Runs | Season | HS | 100s | 50s | Avg |
| 1 | Virat Kohli | RCB | 16 | 16 | 973 | 2016 | 113 | 4 | 7 | 81.08 |
| 2 | Shubman Gill | GT | 17 | 17 | 890 | 2023 | 129 | 3 | 4 | 59.33 |
| 3 | Jos Buttler | RR | 17 | 17 | 863 | 2022 | 116 | 4 | 4 | 57.53 |
| 4 | David Warner | SRH | 17 | 17 | 848 | 2016 | 93* | - | 9 | 60.57 |
| 5 | Virat Kohli | RCB | 15 | 15 | 741 | 2024 | 113* | 1 | 5 | 61.75 |
| 6 | Kane Williamson | SRH | 17 | 17 | 735 | 2018 | 84 | - | 8 | 52.50 |
| 7 | Chris Gayle | RCB | 15 | 14 | 733 | 2012 | 128* | 1 | 7 | 61.08 |
| 8 | Michael Hussey | CSK | 17 | 17 | 733 | 2013 | 95 | - | 6 | 52.35 |
| 9 | Faf du Plessis | RCB | 14 | 14 | 730 | 2023 | 84 | - | 8 | 56.15 |
| 10 | Chris Gayle | RCB | 16 | 16 | 708 | 2013 | 175* | 1 | 4 | 59.00 |
| 11 | David Warner | SRH | 12 | 12 | 692 | 2019 | 100* | 1 | 8 | 69.20 |
| 12 | AB de Villiers | RCB | 16 | 16 | 687 | 2016 | 129* | 1 | 6 | 52.84 |
| 13 | Rishabh Pant | DC | 14 | 14 | 684 | 2018 | 128* | 1 | 5 | 52.61 |
| 14 | Devon Conway | CSK | 16 | 15 | 672 | 2023 | 92* | - | 6 | 51.69 |
| 15 | Lokesh Rahul | KXIP | 14 | 14 | 670 | 2020/21 | 132* | 1 | 5 | 55.83 |
| 16 | Robin Uthappa | KKR | 16 | 16 | 660 | 2014 | 83* | - | 5 | 44.00 |
| 17 | Lokesh Rahul | KXIP | 14 | 14 | 659 | 2018 | 95* | - | 6 | 54.91 |
| 18 | David Warner | SRH | 14 | 14 | 641 | 2017 | 126 | 1 | 4 | 58.27 |
| 19 | Virat Kohli | RCB | 14 | 14 | 639 | 2023 | 101* | 2 | 6 | 53.25 |
| 20 | Ruturaj Gaikwad | CSK | 16 | 16 | 635 | 2021 | 101* | 1 | 4 | 45.35 |
Conclusion
The Indian Premier League has consistently been a platform where batters shine, with records being rewritten each season. Virat Kohli's monumental 973-run tally in 2016 remains unmatched, reflecting the high-scoring nature of the tournament. The presence of multiple players with over 600 runs in a single season highlights the evolving dominance of batters in the IPL. As the 18th season unfolds, it will be exciting to see if new records are set and if any player can surpass Kohli’s historic feat.
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