6 batters who have scored more than 1000 runs against a single opponent in the IPL: The Indian Premier League has been the home to some of the best batters in the world. These prolific batters have consistently delivered breathtaking performances against various opponents ever since the inception of the league.
Among these star performers are six batters who have delivered consistent performance every season. Let’s look at the 6 batters who have made more than 1000 runs against an opponent in IPL.
6. Virat Kohli vs Chennai Super Kings – 1006 Runs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru faced Chennai Super Kings in the season opener of IPL 2024. Kohli opened the innings for Bengaluru and went on to score 21 runs off 20 deliveries.
Kohli has made 1006 runs in 31 innings against Chennai Super Kings at an average of 37.25 and a strike rate of 124.96. He has scored nine half-centuries against CSK. His highest score against CSK is an unbeaten 90 runs off 52 deliveries, which came during the 25th match of IPL 2020.
5. Virat Kohli vs Delhi Capitals – 1030 Runs
Kohli features on this list for the second time. He has scored 1030 runs in 28 matches against Delhi at an average of 51.50 and a strike rate of 133.76. Kohli has hit 95 fours and 28 sixes against Delhi.
On May 10, 2013, Bengaluru faced Delhi and Kohli missed out on a ton by just one run. He made 99 runs off 58 deliveries, which is his highest score against Delhi. Kohli has made 10 half-centuries against Delhi.
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4. Rohit Sharma vs Kolkata Knight Riders – 1040 Runs
The Indian skipper has faced Kolkata Knight Riders on 32 occasions in the IPL. He has made 1040 runs at an average of 41.60 and a strike rate of 130.16. Rohit has hit 101 fours and 38 sixes against Kolkata.
On 12 May, 2012, Rohit scored an unbeaten 109 runs off 60 deliveries against Kolkata. This was his only century in the tournament so far.
3. Shikhar Dhawan vs Chennai Super Kings – 1057 Runs
The left-handed opener has breached the 1000-run mark against Chennai Super Kings. He has scored a total of 1057 runs in 29 matches against Chennai at an average of 44.04 and a strike rate of 131.79.
Dhawan has made eight half-centuries and one century against Chennai. His century came during the 2020 edition of the tournament in the 34th match.
2. David Warner vs Kolkata Knight Riders
David Warner has experienced a great run against the Kolkata Knight Riders. In 27 matches, the Australian opener has scored 1075 runs at an average of 44.79 and a strike rate of 145.27.
He has made two centuries and six half-centuries against Kolkata. Warner has hit 111 fours and 40 sixes against Kolkata.
1. David Warner vs Punjab Kings
Warner scored 29 runs off 21 deliveries in the second match of the 2024 season against Punjab Kings. It took his total tally of runs to 1134 runs against Punjab. Warner has played a total of 26 matches and has the batting average of 49.30. His batting strike rate against Punjab is 144.27.
Warner has made 13 half-centuries against Punjab. He has hit 124 fours and 42 sixes against Punjab.
Note: The stats are as of the date March 24, 2024.
Who have scored 1000 runs against a single opponent in ipl?
David Warner vs Punjab Kings
