Top 5 most dangerous batsmen of IPL (Updated as of 2025)

Read the article to know more about the most dangerous batsmen in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Rohit Sharma and Travis Head (Image Credit: IPL)

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has reached a different level in terms of the T20 tournaments which are happening all around. Players from different countries have shown their interest in playing in the IPL, which has also helped in increasing the popularity of the tournament.

Moreover, the players and the kind of competitive matches that happen is another reason why people are hooked to their phones and televisions during the IPL. For two months straight, the tournament leaves no chance to amaze the people. In this article, we will discuss the most dangerous batsmen in the IPL.

Top 5 most dangerous batsmen of IPL

5. Shreyas Iyer

Shreyas Iyer has been one of the best batters in the IPL history. He has captained several sides, won the IPL title with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), and has also played brilliant cricket in the past few seasons. In 133 matches, he has scored 3731 runs at an average of 34.22 which is outstanding. He has been a great finisher as well.

4. Abhishek Sharma

In the last two seasons, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)'s Abhishek Sharma has emerged to be one of the most dangerous batsmen in the tournament. The way he has started the innings on a fiery note, went after some of the best bowlers in the league, and helped SRH reach mammoth totals is just marvelous. A young batter like him has re-shaped the entire batting scenario which is nothing less short of history. His strike rate is 163.01, which is absolutely stunning.

3. Travis Head

Travis Head is another beast who has transformed the batting scenario in the IPL. Whenever he comes out to bat along with Abhishek Sharma, the bowlers walk out of the stadium with nightmares. Head is undoubtedly one of the most dangerous batters in the league, especially from the last two seasons. In 38 matches, he has scored 1146 runs at an average of 34.72.

2. Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler is the second most dangerous batsmen in the IPL. There have been multiple matches where he has performed brillianty for his team. While chasing he has scored centuries, wreaking havoc on the bowlers. In 121 matches, he has scored 4120 runs, at an average of 40. His strike rate has been 149.38 in the IPL which is brilliant.

1. Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli is the best and the most dangerous batsmen in the IPL. Playing from the first season, Kohli has been an incredible batter throughout the tournament. He has played in 267 matches and has scored 8661 runs at an average of 39.54. He also the leading run-scorer of the IPL.

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