Who has the most runs in IPL history?

Virat Kohli holds the record for the most runs in IPL history, being the first player to cross the 7000 and 8000 run milestones.

Who has taken the most wickets in IPL?

Dwayne Bravo and Yuzvendra Chahal are the leading wicket-takers in IPL history, both surpassing the 180-wicket mark.

What is the highest individual score in IPL?

Chris Gayle's 175* off 66 balls for RCB against Pune Warriors India in 2013 remains the highest individual score in IPL history.

Which bowler has the best economy rate in IPL?

Rashid Khan and Sunil Narine are widely regarded for having some of the best economy rates in IPL history among spinners who have played over 50 matches.

IPL Leaderboards 2024 - Top Run Scorers & Wicket Takers

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Orange Cap Contenders

Most IPL runs all-time

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History of the Caps

The Orange Cap is awarded to the leading run-scorer in an IPL season. It was first introduced in 2008, with Shaun Marsh (KXIP) being the inaugural winner. David Warner holds the record for winning the most Orange Caps (3 times).

The Purple Cap honors the leading wicket-taker. Sohail Tanvir (RR) was the first recipient in 2008 with his record-breaking 6/14. Dwayne Bravo and Bhuvaneshwar Kumar have both won it twice, showcasing consistency at the highest level.

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Did You Know?

1. Virat Kohli is the only player to score over 900 runs in a single IPL season (973 runs in 2016).
2. Chris Gayle hit 17 sixes in his 175* knock, the most in a single T20 innings.
3. Alzarri Joseph holds the best bowling figures in IPL history: 6/12 on debut for Mumbai Indians vs SRH.

Records FAQ

Common questions about IPL statistics

Who has hit the most sixes in IPL history? ▼

The "Universe Boss" Chris Gayle holds the record for the most sixes in IPL history, with over 350 maximums. He is followed by Rohit Sharma and AB de Villiers.

Which team has the highest team total? ▼

Sunrisers Hyderabad broke the record in 2024 by posting a massive 277/3 against Mumbai Indians, surpassing the previous long-standing record of 263/5 held by RCB.

Who is the fastest to 5000 IPL runs? ▼

David Warner is the fastest player to reach 5000 IPL runs, achieving the milestone in just 135 innings. Virat Kohli was the first player overall to reach the mark.

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