Rohit Sharma achieved another milestone during the Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings match. He has improved his position in the list of the top 5 highest run-scorers in IPL history. Rohit has now surpassed Shikhar Dhawan. Let’s take a look at the top 5 highest run-scorers in IPL.
Virat Kohli has the most runs in IPL
Virat Kohli is at the top of the list of highest run-scorers in IPL history. He has scored 8326 runs in 252 innings of 260 matches. His average is 39.27. Playing for RCB, Kohli scored an unbeaten 73 runs against Punjab Kings on Sunday.
Rohit Sharma moves to number two
Mumbai Indians’ Rohit Sharma played an unbeaten knock of 76 runs against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday. He was awarded Player of the Match for this performance. After this innings, Rohit Sharma became the second highest run-scorer in IPL history. Earlier, this place was held by Shikhar Dhawan. Rohit now has 6786 runs in 259 innings of 264 matches, with an average of 29.63.
Shikhar Dhawan slips to number three
Shikhar Dhawan is now at number three in the list of highest run-scorers in IPL. He has scored 6769 runs in 221 innings of 222 matches. Currently, he is not playing in IPL.
David Warner is at number four
David Warner holds the fourth spot on the list. He has scored 6565 runs in 184 innings of 184 matches. This season, Warner remained unsold in the IPL auction. He is now playing in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and is leading Karachi Kings.
Suresh Raina holds the fifth position
Suresh Raina is at number five on the list. He has scored 5528 runs in 200 innings of 205 matches. Right behind him is Chennai Super Kings’ Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who has scored 5377 runs so far. Raina last played IPL in 2021.