The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the most popular cricket leagues in the world. It has been the most highly watched sport of all time. Over the years, the IPL has witnessed some outstanding performances from players across the globe. Here are the top 10 players in IPL history based on their performance.
Virat Kohli
The Indian captain and Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper has been the most consistent performer. Thus, in the history of IPL, Virat Kohli scored with over 6000 runs and 5 centuries.
Rohit Sharma
The Mumbai Indians captain has been a vital cog in his team’s success. He has a scoring rate over 5000 runs with one century and leading his team to five IPL titles.
David Warner
The Australian opener has been one of the most destructive batsmen in IPL history. Therefore, he has scored over 5000 runs with four centuries and led Sunrisers Hyderabad to their maiden IPL title in 2016.
AB de Villiers
The South African batsman is one of the most feared hitters of the cricket ball and has been a key player for Royal Challengers Bangalore. AB de Viliers has a scoring rate over 4800 runs with three centuries.
MS Dhoni
The Chennai Super Kings captain has been the most successful captain in IPL history. He led his team to three IPL titles and scored over 4600 runs.
Chris Gayle
The West Indian batsman has been a force to be reckoned with in IPL. He has a scoring rate over 4900 runs with six centuries and helping his team Kings XI Punjab to reach the playoffs in 2020.
Andre Russell
The Jamaican all-rounder has been a match-winner for Kolkata Knight Riders with his explosive batting and lethal bowling. Andre Russell has scored over 1500 runs and taken 61 wickets.
Lasith Malinga
The Sri Lankan pacer has been a prolific wicket-taker for Mumbai Indians with 170 wickets in 122 matches.
Sunil Narine
The West Indian spinner has been a trump card for Kolkata Knight Riders with his wicket-taking abilities and economy rate of 6.74.
Jasprit Bumrah
The Mumbai Indians pacer has been a standout performer in IPL with his exceptional bowling skills, taking 109 wickets in 92 matches.
These players have left an indelible mark on IPL with their consistent performances and have been instrumental in their team’s success over the years. They are true legends of IPL and have set the benchmark for the future generations of cricketers to follow.