Most Runs in A Losing Cause in IPL
The IPL is all about big runs and thrilling victories. But even the best batsmen face losses sometimes. Here, we unveil the top 5 batsmen with the most runs scored in matches their teams ended up losing:
Virat Kohli – 3443 Runs
King Kohli needs no introduction. Undoubtedly one of the greatest batsmen of this era, Kohli’s on top of this list with a whopping 3443 runs in losing matches! Despite being the league’s leading scorer overall, Kohli is yet to win an IPL title with Royal Challengers Bangalore. This stat shows he’s often carried the team on his shoulders. With seven centuries and 52 fifty-plus scores as well, Kohli is the only player with over 7,000 IPL runs under his name.
David Warner – 2791 Runs
The Australian opener, David Warner, takes the second spot with 2791 runs. David Warner has been the most successful foreign player in the IPL. While he led Sunrisers Hyderabad to their only IPL title in 2016, he’s also seen his fair share of losses with Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Shikhar Dhawan – 2766 Runs
Shikhar Dhawan, another Indian player, sits at number three with 2766 runs. He’s played for multiple teams like Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians, and Sunrisers Hyderabad, even played a key role in their 2016 IPL win, and now leading the Punjab Kings. With two centuries and 51 half-centuries, Dhawan has scored over 6,600 runs in IPL.
Rohit Sharma – 2456 Runs
Hitman Rohit Sharma, the former Mumbai Indians captain, is a legend with five IPL titles under his belt. Despite his team’s success, he’s also contributed significantly (2456 runs) in matches they couldn’t win. So far, Rohit has hammered 6,280 runs in his IPL career.
Robin Uthappa – 2338 Runs
Though Robin Uthappa might not be a regular in international cricket, he’s been a rock in the IPL. With 2338 runs in losing causes, he’s shown his talent across various franchises like Kolkata Knight Riders (where he won an IPL title in 2014, scored 660 runs, and won the Orange Cap) and Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Pune Warriors India, Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians.
These batsmen prove that individual brilliance can shine even in defeat. They are the true entertainers who keep the fans on the edge of their seats, win or lose!
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