Fastest player to score 4000 runs in IPL history

By Ravi - Apr 28, 2025 01:58 PM
Last updated on Apr 28, 2025 01:58 PM

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has broken many historic records since its inception in 2008. The IPL has produced some of the best batsmen who have broken many records. The ongoing IPL 2025 is nothing short of a fireworks show, as the batsmen have spread their magic on the game with their recent exploits. Players who scored the fastest 4,000 runs in IPL history.

1. Chris Gayle (2658 Balls)

Chris Gayle, who reached the 4,000-run mark after facing 2,658 balls, scored a total of 4,965 runs in his 142-match IPL career at an average of 39.72 and a strike rate of 148.96. Apart from this, he also has 6 centuries and 31 half-centuries to his name, while he played for a total of 4 teams in this league. Gayle used the ball as a big hitter, as his highest score of 175* is the highest score ever in the IPL.

2. AB de Villiers (2658 Balls)

South Africa's AB de Villiers made his IPL debut during the inaugural season in 2008 and played for both Delhi Daredevils (now Capitals) and Royal Challengers Bangalore. In a total of 184 matches, he scored 5,162 runs at an average of 39.70 and a strike rate of 151.68. De Villiers reached the 4,000-run mark after facing a total of 2,658 balls

3. Suryakumar Yadav (2714 Balls)

Suryakumar Yadav completed 4,000 runs in the ongoing match against Lucknow Super Giants, where he played a brilliant innings of 54 runs off just 28 balls. Suryakumar Yadav scored 4,021 runs by facing a total of 2,725 balls, while he completed his 4,000th run in IPL by facing a total of 2,714 balls. Yadav has batted at a strike rate of 146.75, while his overall career average is 33.78, while he has scored 2 centuries and 27 half-centuries so far. Earlier, he has also played for Kolkata Knight Riders, making his debut in the year 2012.

4. David Warner (2809 Balls)

The former captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad is David Warner, who helped his team win the IPL title in 2016. Warner, one of the most consistent performers in the IPL, played for two teams, Delhi and Hyderabad, in the IPL, where he scored a total of 6,565 runs in 184 matches. This season, he was ruled out after going unsold in the auction, but his legacy in this league remains untouched. David Warner scored 4,000 runs in his IPL journey after facing 2,809 balls. Apart from this, he has four centuries and 62 half-centuries to his name, with an average of 40.52 and a strike rate of 139.77.

5. Suresh Raina (2886 Balls)

Suresh Raina of Chennai Super Kings played for them from the 2008 edition till 2021, during which he also represented Gujarat Lions for two seasons. Raina, one of the mainstays of the Super Kings team, played a total of 205 matches in the IPL and scored a total of 5,528 runs in his career. The left-handed batsman, who used to bat one down, achieved the 4,000-run milestone after facing a total of 2,886 balls in his IPL career

while he faced a total of 4,043 balls in his entire IPL career. Throughout his career, he scored 39 half-centuries and one century, while he had a strike rate of 136.73 and an average of 32.51. Incidentally, Raina was also known as "Mr IPL" for his consistent performances in this high-profile league.

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