IPL History Made: Top Run Scorers in a Single Season — Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, and more rewrite the record books with their breathtaking batting brilliance.
Cricket’s Biggest Stage Delivers Big Runs
Back in the grandest T20 show on Earth, the Indian Premier League (IPL) continues to amaze millions around the world. Inviting fans down memory lane as we take a look at the jaw-dropping seasons when batters took the pitch for a run.
Virat Kohli’s 2016: The Season That Rewrote Records
2016, My Year Of Batting Miracles Virat Kohli leading Royal Challengers Bangalore batted with the consistency that too of God. He was a class above in elegant cover drives to audacious sixes as he smashed 973 runs—the highest individual score in IPL to date. No one’s come to that mountain of runs yet though.
Shubman Gill’s Golden Touch in 2023
Shubman Gill lit the tournament up in 2023 with class and caution-born aggression. Describing 890 runs as his, he led Gujarat Titans to victory through cool confidence and class. Every single inning was a lesson in heroics for Gill, and his season was the undisputed one.
Jos Buttler’s Explosive Form in 2022
Jos Buttler (England) for 2022 Red Champs -> Rajasthan Royals added the firepower With a terror attack of 853 runs; he was aggressive but classy, hitting hundreds and fours effortlessly. His run-chasing and the appetite to hit the ball big made him a curse for bowlers.
Warner’s Warrior-Like Consistency in 2016
Kohli had the top slot in 2016 but David Warner came nowhere near him. Sunrisers Hyderabad played with courage and style under him (Playing 848) runs in the same shirt. Those innings were the heart-beat of SRH’s campaign that year.
Sai Sudharsan’s Breakthrough in 2025
Sai Sudharsan, the new star in 2025. The Gujarat Titans batsman stunned everyone by scoring 760 runs. Sudharsan has entrenched himself amongst the elite of IPL with his grace under pressure and the consistency that he has shown across matches, calm.
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Kohli Strikes Again in 2024
Kohli did not go with the flow in 2024, he had another stunning season. He smashed 741 IPL, and the world identified once more why he is still king of IPL. His hunger, discipline, and sensibilities keep motivating a gen.
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Kane Williamson’s Elegance in 2018
Kane Williamson 2018 – 735 runs in the season (timing and temperament) The New Zealand skipper would lead Sunrisers Hyderabad with finesse, that even in the hurry-up format classical cricket can be sunny.
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