The 18th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) is set to begin on March 22. Over the years, Indian Premier League (IPL) has been a paradise for batters, with several players etching their names in the record books.
Former India skipper Virat Kohli holds the record of being Indian Premier League's (IPL) highest run-scorer with 8004 runs.
So far, only seven players have crossed the 5000-run mark in Indian Premier League (IPL) history. However, in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, three more batters are poised to join this elite club, given their consistent performances.
KL Rahul: Star wicket-keeper batter KL Rahul, who will represent Delhi Capitals in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, is on the verge of achieving this milestone. Since his debut in 2013, he has so far scored 4683 runs in 123 innings across 132 matches, including four centuries and 37 half-centuries. Rahul needs just 317 more runs to surpass the 5000-run mark, a target that seems well within reach.
Ajinkya Rahane: Veteran Ajinkya Rahane, who will be seen in Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) colors in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, is another contender for this feat. A seasoned campaigner in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since 2008, Rahane has so far scored 4642 runs in 171 innings across 185 matches, with two centuries and 30 half-centuries to his name. He requires 358 runs in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 to reach the 5000-run milestone.
Faf du Plessis: South African veteran Faf du Plessis, who will play for Delhi Capitals (DC) in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, has been a consistent performer in the cash-rich tournament since 2012. By 2024, he has scored 4571 runs in 138 innings across 145 matches, with 37 half-centuries. To enter the 5000-run club, he needs 429 more runs in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 - a target well within his capabilities.
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