Indian Premier League, a benchmark for T20 leagues at the international level, has been crowned as the biggest and most followed cricket tournament amongst all other leagues of a similar nature.
The IPL as a concept began in 2008 and since then has been conducted every year by the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India), the governing body for cricket operations in the country. With the 18th edition being held currently, seventeen finals have been played so far between different teams to decide on the ultimate champions. Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians are the most successful franchises in the history of the game, being the joint-title holders with five wins each to their credit. The Kolkata Knight Riders have won the trophy thrice so far and are the current defending champions of IPL.
Having made the maximum appearances in the finale events, it is not tough to comprehend that the batsmen with highest runs in IPL finals will be from either of the teams between CSK and MI. In the illustrious history of IPL finals, several players have left a lasting impact with their batting performances. From breathtaking centuries to remarkable performances, they are responsible for creating some game-changing innings. The below mentioned pantheon has made an unforgettable impact on cricket’s grandest platform.
1) Suresh Raina – A former stalwart of the game, Suresh Raina is known to have the Mr. IPL tag ever since he started playing the league, until his retirement from cricket. Sitting at the top, he leads the charts being the highest run-getter, with a record 249 runs from the eight finals played. He boasts an average of 35.57, with two valuable half-centuries to his credit from all the finals. Since the debut edition, CSK has reached the finals 8 times, and Raina has been a part of all those occasions, making his first position justifiable. In total, this talented left-handed batsman has garnered 5528 runs in 205 matches. Suresh Raina has also hit 39 fifties and 1 century in his IPL career.
2) Shane Watson – Following closely behind Raina is the dynamic Shane Watson, who has amassed 236 runs from the four finals he participated in. These finale appearances also feature a remarkable century and a half-century. Placed at second position on the list, Shane has represented teams such as Rajasthan Royals, Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore during his tenure. Throughout his IPL career, the right-handed batsman and Australian legend has scored a total of 2682 runs from 145 matches, which include a whopping 4 centuries and 21 half-centuries. His contribution truly has been commendable.
3) Rohit Sharma – The former Mumbai Indians’ captain holds the third spot with 183 runs from the six finals played by him. Rohit Sharma secures the third position on the list and has been a part of the MI franchise since 2011 season. He led the team from 2013 until 2023, out of which he has participated in 5 IPL finals with the Mumbai Indians and one IPL final back in the day, in the 2009 season with Deccan Chargers. In his overall IPL career, the MI captain has accumulated 6786 runs in 264 matches, making him the second-highest run-scorer in the history of IPL.
4) Murali Vijay, – A former Chennai Super Kings batsman, Mural Vijay has showcased his ability in the IPL final matches by scoring 181 runs in the four appearances made. His most memorable innings came in 2011 against the Royal Challengers Bangalore, where he played a brilliant knock of 95 runs from 52 balls, bringing huge fame to his name. Murali Vijay secures the fourth position on this list and has been a part of CSK for numerous IPL seasons. Throughout his IPL career, Vijay has amassed a total of 2619 runs in 106 games, which include adding two centuries and thirteen half-centuries to his name.
5) MS Dhoni – The fifth position on the list for most runs in IPL finals is occupied by the legendary MS Dhoni. He is one of the most iconic figures in IPL history, having made 180 runs in from eight innings that he batted in. With all the IPL finals that he has played until now, he has managed to accumulate a total of 180 runs, having been an irreplaceable part of the Chennai Super Kings squad. His team has reached the finals a record eight times and Dhoni has been the anchor to guide the team in almost all the occasions. In his overall IPL career, the wicket-keeper batsman has scored an impressive 5377 runs in 272 matches, making him an iconic player in every sense.
These players have not only left an indelible mark on the IPL blueprint but also contributed significantly to their teams’ success in the finals.
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