Chasing a total is an art in itself in cricket, be it in any given format or on any sort of wicket. It is because the batters are under a lot of pressure during a run chase, and there is very little room for error. However, there are batters who are most often up to the challenge of chasing targets and doing so well.
Players like Bevan, Kohli, and Dhoni, among others, used to revel in these high-pressure situations and have regularly gotten their team home. Such batters have also made the IPL an exciting tournament, and their contribution to their team in run chases has created many memorable moments.
Let us find out who are the top 10 batters who have the most runs in IPL during their sides’ successful run chases.
Most Runs in Successful Chases in IPL
| Player | Innings | Runs | Strike Rate | High Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 62 | 2391 | 139.25 | 108* |
| Shikhar Dhawan | 53 | 2159 | 132.21 | 101* |
| Gautam Gambhir | 56 | 1988 | 123.24 | 90* |
| Rohit Sharma | 67 | 1940 | 127.71 | 85* |
| Suresh Raina | 63 | 1825 | 137.32 | 84 |
| David Warner | 39 | 1778 | 154.34 | 109* |
| Robin Uthappa | 60 | 1686 | 143.73 | 87 |
| Shane Watson | 47 | 1626 | 151.25 | 117* |
| Faf du Plessis | 44 | 1538 | 132.58 | 87* |
| Chris Gayle | 34 | 1518 | 152.10 | 102* |
Key Insights
Only Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli have scored 2000 or more runs in successful run chases. Kohli has a staggering average of 59+ in those games, coupled with a strike rate of 140+, which is great.
Though these two batters have great numbers, Warner remains the standout, as he not only possesses the best average of around 68 for batters with at least 1500 IPL while batting second in winning causes, but he strikes them at a rate of close to 154 runs per 100 balls.
141 is the highest individual score in successful run chases in the IPL. And it was achieved by Abhishek Sharma while playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Punjab Kings in 2025.
Only Jos Buttler, Virat Kohli and Ben Stokes have scored more than one century in run chases, and for all, it came when their respective teams were winning. (Check out the batters with the most centuries in the league here.)
