IPL 2025: Top Five Run-Scorers In IPL Knockout Matches

IPL 2025: Here's a look at the top five batsmen with the most runs in Indian Premier League (IPL) knockout matches.

Top five batsmen with most runs in Indian Premier League (IPL) knockout matches.

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The Indian Premier League (IPL), launched in 2008, has grown into one of the most prestigious T20 leagues in the world. The knockout stage - comprising the Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and the Final - is where the real pressure kicks in, separating the good from the great.

Some players thrive in these high-stakes matches, delivering when their teams need them the most.

Top five batsmen with most runs in Indian Premier League (IPL) knockout matches

1. Suresh Raina – 714 Runs (24 Matches)

Popularly known as "Mr. IPL," Suresh Raina holds the record for the most runs in Indian Premier League (IPL) knockout matches. In 24 such games, he scored 714 runs, consistently stepping up for Chennai Super Kings in crucial encounters.

2. MS Dhoni – 523 Runs (23 Matches)

A five-time IPL-winning captain, MS Dhoni has played 23 knockout matches, scoring 523 runs. Known for his calmness under pressure, Dhoni has been a key finisher in many of Chennai Super Kings' title-winning campaigns.

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3. Shubman Gill – 474 Runs (10 Matches)

Shubman Gill, the current Gujarat Titans captain, has emerged as a big-match player. In just 10 Indian Premier League (IPL) knockout matches, he has already scored 474 runs, proving his ability to shine on the big stage.

4. Shane Watson – 389 Runs (12 Matches)

Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson played some of the most impactful innings in Indian Premier League (IPL) history, including a match-winning century in the 2018 final. Across 12 knockout games, he accumulated 389 runs, making him one of the most dependable players in pressure situations.

5. Michael Hussey – 388 Runs (11 Matches)

Another Australian great, Michael Hussey was a pillar of stability for Chennai Super Kings (CSK). In 11 knockout matches, he scored 388 runs, with his ability to anchor innings proving invaluable in Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) success.

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