Top Performing Record Holders in IPL : The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been the ultimate platform for cricketers to showcase their skills and break records. With its 16th edition set to begin, fans are gearing up to witness some of the most iconic moments in the history of the tournament.
Let’s take a look at the top performing record holders in IPL : From the most runs to the best economy rate
| Most runs | Virat Kohli | 6624 |
| Most wickets | Dwayne Bravo | 183 |
| Most 100s | Chris Gayle | 6 |
| Most sixes | Chris Gayle | 357 |
| Most fours | Shikhar Dhawan | 701 |
| Most runs in a season | Virat Kohli | 973 (2016) |
| Most wickets in a season | Dwayne Bravo, Harshal Patel | 32 (2013, 2021) |
| Most Orange Caps | David Warner | 3 |
| Most Purple Caps | Dwayne Bravo, Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 2 |
| Most dot balls | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 1465 |
| Highest strike-rate | Andre Russell | 177.88 |
| Best economy rate | Rashid Khan | 6.37 |
Top Performing Record Holders in IPL
Batting Records
- Most Runs: Virat Kohli tops the chart for the most runs in IPL history, scoring 6,624 runs in 223 matches.
- Most Sixes: Chris Gayle holds the record for hitting the most sixes in IPL, with 357 maximums in 142 matches.
- Most Fours: Shikhar Dhawan has hit the most fours in IPL history, with 701 boundaries in 201 matches.
- Highest Score in an Innings: Chris Gayle also holds the record for the highest individual score in an innings, with 175 not out off just 66 balls in IPL 2013.
- Highest Strike Rate: Andre Russell has the highest strike rate in IPL history, with a mind-boggling 177.88 in 98 matches.
Top Performing Record Holders in IPL
Bowling Records
- Most Wickets: Dwayne Bravo has taken the most wickets in IPL history, with 183 wickets in 161 matches.
- Best Bowling Figures in a Match: Alzarri Joseph has the best bowling figures in an innings, taking 6 for 12 in just 3.4 overs for Mumbai Indians against Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2019.
- Best Average: Lungi Ngidi has the best average as a bowler in IPL history, with an average of 17.92 in 14 matches.
- Best Economy Rate: Rashid Khan has the best economy rate in IPL history, with an economy rate of 6.38 in 92 matches.
- Most Dot Balls: Bhuvneshwar Kumar has delivered the most dot balls in IPL history, with 1,406 dots in 146 matches.
Top Performing Record Holders in IPL
Other Records
- Most Hundreds: Chris Gayle has scored the most hundreds in IPL history, with 6 centuries to his name.
- Most Orange Caps: David Warner has won the most Orange Caps in IPL history, with 3 caps to his name.
- Most Purple Caps: Dwayne Bravo and Bhuvneshwar Kumar have won the most Purple Caps in IPL history, with 2 caps each.
Top Performing Record Holders in IPL: With such incredible records and stats, it’s no wonder that IPL has become one of the most popular sporting events in the world. As the 16th edition of the tournament kicks off, we can only wait and watch who will make their way to the top of these charts and create new records.
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