Meet IPL history top-5 opening batsmen: 2 Indians feature in the list.

IPL is the world’s most expensive T20 league, in which cricketers from all over the world want to play. Along with money, players also play quality cricket here. So at the same time, there were some players in this tournament, who made headlines with their performance while opening, and became immortal in the history of the league.

On the other hand, in this news today, we are going to tell you about the same top five opening batsmen of IPL history, who wrote a new definition in the opening batting while opening. So who are these five players, let’s know:

5. Shikhar Dhawan (Shikhar dhawan)

Former cricketer of the Indian cricket team Shikhar Dhawan is at number five in the category of top opening batsmen in IPL history. Dhawan, popularly known by Gabbar’s surname, opened a total of 6362 runs at an average of 35.54 and a strike rate of 128.11, opening in 202 matches played in the tournament.

4. David Warner

Former Australian cricket team opener David Warner is at number four in this list. David played great cricket for Delhi Capitals Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL. However, in the mega auction of this season, the legendary player did not find any buyer. Warner, batting in 163 matches, scored a total of 5910 runs at an average of 39.93 and a strike rate of 140.81.

3. Jos Buttler

Former England’s White Ball Captain Jose Butler is in third place in this list. Butler is known for his aggressive batting. Butler has shown a great game for teams like Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans in the IPL. Butler has scored a total of 3003 runs in 78 matches at an average of 41.70 and a strike rate of 149.62.

2. Virat Kohli

Former Indian captain and veteran batsman Virat Kohli is present at number two in our list. Let us know that he is the highest run -scorer in IPL. He is also the only player to play 18 seasons for the same team of the tournament. Kohli has scored a total of 4449 runs at an average of 45.86 and a strike rate of 138.29.

1. Chris Gayle

The first name among the top opening batsmen of IPL history is former Caribbean cricketer and known as Universe Boss, Chris Gayle. Gayle has also scored an individual score of the highest 175 runs while opening. So at the same time, in the tournament, GAIL has scored a total of 4480 runs in 122 innings at an average of 4186 and a strike rate of 151.40, while opening for teams like KKR, RCB and Punjab Kings.

(Note: These figures of players are before 7 April 2025)