Check out the all time leaders in IPL till 2023. This list includes the top run scorers, wicket takers, and most valuable players in the Indian Premier League, with their total runs scored, wickets taken, and awards won.

Introduction

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a professional Twenty20 cricket league in India. It was founded in 2008 by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) with eight teams. The league has since expanded to include ten teams, and is now one of the most popular cricket leagues in the world.

In this blog post, we will take a look at the all time leaders in the IPL. We will look at the top run scorers, wicket takers, and most valuable players. We will also discuss some of the other notable records in the IPL.

All Time Batting Leaders

Top Run Scorers

Virat Kohli, representing the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), holds the record for being the top run scorer in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). With an impressive career spanning several seasons, Kohli has amassed a total of 7,263 runs.

Player	Team	Innings	Runs	Highest	Average	Strike Rate	50s	100s	4s	6s
Virat Kohli	Royal Challengers Bangalore	237	7263	113	37.25	130.02	50	7	5586	6

Most fours in IPL

Shikhar Dhawan, playing for the Punjab Kings (PBKS), holds the record for hitting the most fours in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Known for his elegant stroke play, Dhawan has accumulated a total of 6,617 runs in the tournament.

Player	Team	Innings	Runs	Highest	Average	Strike Rate	4s	6s	50s	100s
Shikhar Dhawan	Punjab Kings	217	6617	106*	35.39	127.18	750	148	50	2

Most sixes in IPL

Chris Gayle, a prolific hitter representing the Punjab Kings (PBKS), holds the record for hitting the most sixes in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Known for his explosive batting style, Gayle has amassed a staggering 4,965 runs in the tournament.

Player	Team	Innings	Runs	Highest	Average	Strike Rate	4s	6s	50s	100s
Chris Gayle	Punjab Kings	142	4965	175*	39.72	148.96	405	357	31	6

Highest individual score in IPL

Chris Gayle, representing the Punjab Kings (PBKS), holds the record for the highest individual score in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). In one remarkable inning, Gayle smashed an unbeaten 175 runs. Known for his explosive batting style, Gayle has been a dominant force in the tournament, accumulating a total of 4,965 runs.

Player	Team	Innings	Runs	Highest	Average	Strike Rate	4s	6s	50s	100s
Chris Gayle	Punjab Kings	142	4965	175*	39.72	148.96	405	357	31	6

Best Strike Rate in IPL

Andre Russell, representing the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), holds the record for the best strike rate in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). With a blistering strike rate of 174.00, Russell has been a true powerhouse in the tournament. Despite batting lower down the order, he has managed to score 2,262 runs at an average of 29.00.

Player	Team	Innings	Runs	Highest	Average	Strike Rate	4s	6s	50s	100s
Andre Russell	Kolkata Knight Riders	112	2262	88*	29.00	174.00	150	193	10	0

All Time Bowling Leaders

Most Purple cap in IPL

Yuzvendra Chahal, playing for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), has earned the distinction of winning the most Purple Caps in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The Purple Cap is awarded to the highest wicket-taker in each season of the IPL. Chahal has showcased his exceptional bowling skills, taking a total of 527 wickets in 145 matches, with an impressive best figure of 5/40.

Player	Team	Matches	Innings	Wickets	Best	Average	Economy	Strike Rate
Yuzvendra Chahal	Royal Challengers Bangalore	145	144	527	5/40	21.69	7.67	16.97

Best Bowling Figures in IPL

Alzarri Joseph, representing the Mumbai Indians (MI), holds the record for the best bowling figures in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). In a remarkable spell, Joseph achieved extraordinary figures of 6 wickets for just 12 runs in just 3.4 overs. This exceptional performance resulted in an impressive economy rate of 3.66. The match took place at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium on April 6, 2019.

Player	Team	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Best	Economy	Opposition	Venue	Date
Alzarri Joseph	Mumbai Indians	3.4	12	6	12/6	3.66	SRH	Rajiv Gandhi Intl. Cricket Stadium	06 April 2019

Best Bowling Average in IPL

Lungi Ngidi, representing the Delhi Capitals (DC), boasts the best bowling average in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). With a remarkable average of 17.92, Ngidi has displayed consistent excellence with the ball. In 14 matches, he has claimed 25 wickets, with a best bowling figure of 4/10. Ngidi’s economical bowling is evident from his impressive economy rate of 8.30, indicating his ability to contain runs while picking up wickets.

Player	Team	Matches	Innings	Runs	Wickets	Best	Average	Economy	Strike Rate
Lungi Ngidi	Delhi Capitals	14	14	448	25	4/10	17.92	8.30	12.96

Best Economy in IPL

Daniel Vettori, who represented the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), holds the record for the best economy rate in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Vettori, renowned for his disciplined and accurate bowling, maintained an outstanding economy rate of 6.56 throughout his IPL career. In 27 matches, he conceded only 698 runs in 106 overs, picking up 21 wickets with a best bowling figure of 3/19.

Player	Team	Matches	Innings	Runs	Wickets	Best	Average	Economy	Strike Rate
Daniel Vettori	Royal Challengers Bangalore	27	27	698	21	3/19	33.24	6.56	30.38

Most Dots in IPL

Bhuvneshwar Kumar, representing the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), holds the record for bowling the most dot balls in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). With a remarkable total of 1,534 dot balls, Kumar has consistently troubled batsmen with his accuracy and ability to restrict scoring opportunities. In 160 matches, he has taken 170 wickets at an average of 25.86. Kumar’s economy rate of 7.39 signifies his ability to control the flow of runs.