Scoring 700+ runs in a single season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is an astounding achievement. Only a few of the league’s greatest batsmen have managed to achieve this feat. Here is a list of the top five IPL batsmen who have scored 700 or more runs in a single season:
- Chris Gayle – 733 runs (Royal Challengers Bangalore, 2012)
- Virat Kohli – 973 runs (Royal Challengers Bangalore, 2016)
- David Warner – 848 runs (Sunrisers Hyderabad, 2016)
- Michael Hussey – 733 runs (Chennai Super Kings, 2013)
- Lokesh Rahul – 659 runs (Kings XI Punjab, 2020)
It is worth noting that three of the five batsmen on this list achieved their feat while playing for the Royal Challengers Bangalore. Virat Kohli, who scored a whopping 973 runs in the 2016 season, holds the record for the most runs scored in a single IPL season.
The consistency and skill required to achieve 700+ runs in an IPL season is truly admirable and worthy of recognition. These batsmen have set the bar high for future generations of IPL cricketers.