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5 Batsmen With Most Runs in IPL 2026: The Indian Premier League 2026 was a showcase for batsmen, with every player amassing runs in abundance throughout the tournament; it featured breathtaking innings, saw the setting of historic records, and kept the race for the ‘Orange Cap’ thrilling right up until the very last moment. Let's take a look at the top five batsmen who have dominated the charts in terms of runs scored.
IPL 2026 Most Runs List: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to Gill
| Player | M | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | 16 | 16 | 776 | 48.50 | 237.31 | 63 | 72 |
| Shubman Gill | 16 | 16 | 732 | 45.75 | 163.03 | 74 | 33 |
| Sai Sudharsan | 17 | 17 | 722 | 45.12 | 157.99 | 75 | 30 |
| Virat Kohli | 16 | 16 | 675 | 56.25 | 165.85 | 73 | 25 |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 15 | 15 | 624 | 48.00 | 160.00 | 48 | 31 |
IPL 2026 Most Runs: Complete Top 5 Batsmen Leaderboard
5. Heinrich Klaasen (SRH) – 624 Runs
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He scored 624 runs across 15 matches at an average of 48.00 and a strike rate of 160.00, making history by becoming the first-ever batsman to score over 600 runs in a single T20 tournament while batting at number four or lower.
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4. Virat Kohli (RCB) – 675 Runs
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Virat Kohli played a pivotal role in helping the Royal Challengers Bengaluru secure their second consecutive IPL title in 2026; he scored an unbeaten 75* off 42 balls in the final match against the Gujarat Titans. In this 16-match season, he scored a total of 675 runs at an impressive average of 56.25 and a strike rate of 165.85.
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3. Sai Sudharsan (GT) – 722 Runs
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The 2026 Indian Premier League season with the Gujarat Titans proved to be a magnificent one for Sai Sudharsan; he scored 722 runs in 17 matches at an average of 45.12 and a strike rate of 157.99. His stellar performance included eight half-centuries and one century, and he also hit the most fours (75) of any player in the tournament.
2. Shubman Gill (GT) – 732 Runs
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India’s ODI captain, Shubman Gill, finished in second place, scoring 732 runs across 16 matches. He maintained an impressive average of 45.75 and a strike rate of 163.03, which included six half-centuries and one century. Gill remained a consistent threat to opposing teams throughout the entire tournament.
1. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (RR) – 776 Runs (Orange Cap Winner)
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At the age of just 15 years and 65 days, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has become the youngest player ever to win the IPL Orange Cap. He scored 776 runs at an average of 48.50 and a staggering strike rate of 237.31, a tally that included one century and five half-centuries. His highest score of 103 runs came against Sunrisers Hyderabad. He also won the ‘Most Valuable Player’ award, making this season an unforgettable one for the young prodigy.
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