Top 10 Most Dangerous Batsman in IPL with their statistics and best performances

Indian Premier League celebrated as an annual festival in Indian and other cricket-playing nations, is a Twenty-20 league where talent across all spheres of cricket appear to make the best of their potential, be it in batting, bowling, or fielding. Today, however, we shall focus on the batting camp of the league. Counting down the top 10 most dangerous batsmen in IPL, we shall judge their statistics and best performances in order to conclude who attains the top position and gets to be called the IPL Most Dangerous Batsman. Below is the list of the most dangerous batsmen in the Indian Premier League, go through the article to understand how they have been ranked and why.

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Most Dangerous Batsman in IPL:

Position	Player	Team (as of 2020)
10.	Glenn Maxwell	Kings XI Punjab
9.	Hardik Pandya	Mumbai Indians
8.	Kieron Pollard	Mumbai Indians
7.	Suresh Raina	Chennai Super Kings
6.	Andre Russell	Kolkata Knight Riders
5.	Mahendra Singh Dhoni	Chennai Super Kings
4.	Virat Kohli	Royal Challengers Bangalore
3.	David Warner	Sunrisers Hyderabad
2.	Chris Gayle	Kings XI Punjab
1.	AB De Villiers	Royal Challengers Bangalore

10. Glenn Maxwell

The right-handed Aussie superstar is a big name in the Indian Premier League. This year’s auction screamed “Maxie!” When RCB got him on board, the reason behind such fan-awe is the big hits that come off Maxwell’s willow from time to time. The most memorable season for reminiscing Maxwell in IPL was the 2014 edition, for which he also won the Orange Cap, and single-handedly took his side, Kings XI Punjab, to the finals.

Maxwell has exhibited a unique brand of batsmanship from playing in the 2014 season and so on, entertaining spectators every once a while. One of the many innings of that season would be his 38-ball 90, scored against IPL masters Chennai Super Kings. He was considered the undisputed champ of the season for having consistently scored four individual totals between 89 to 95. In fact, 95 was scored while chasing down a gigantic target of 205. Unfortunately, even in his best form, he couldn’t post a century. Since the 7th season, Maxwell stands amongst the most dangerous batsmen in IPL.

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Glenn Maxwell IPL Statistics

Batting Statistics	Matches	No	Runs	H. Score	Average	Balls Faced	Strike Rate	100	50	4s	6s
Career	82	11	1505	95	22.13	973	154.67	0	6	118	91
2020	13	4	108	32	15.42	106	101.88	0	0	9	0
2018	12	0	169	47	14.08	120	140.83	0	0	14	9
2017	14	3	310	47	31.00	179	173.18	0	0	19	26
2016	11	2	179	68	19.88	124	144.35	0	2	14	8
2015	11	0	145	43	13.18	112	129.46	0	0	13	8
2014	16	0	552	95	34.50	294	187.75	0	4	48	36
2013	3	1	36	23	18.00	27	133.33	0	0	1	4
2012	2	1	6	3*	6.00	11	54.54	0	0	0	0

Glenn Maxwell Best Performance in IPL

9. Hardik Pandya

An adventurous, risk-taking soul who encapsulates the spirit of modern Indian cricket – Hardik Pandya is an ideal product of the Indian Premier League. Strong-willed from the start, Pandya shot to fame by playing match-winning innings for Mumbai Indians whenever opportunity surfaced. Helping his IPL side lift their second trophy while winning two Man of The Match awards, Pandya ensured his place not only in the franchise but as a promising fast-bowling all-rounder in the national side.

At the beginning, around 2015, he started to show his magic with the bat. One such instance was against CSK when he scored 8-ball 21 as a low-order batsman. With a few years passing, Pandya transformed into a most dangerous batsman in IPL, climbing upwards the batting line-up. Two years back, in 2019, Pandya posted his best performance against a crucial match against KKR. He secured 91 runs off 34 deliveries, pushing MI’s total to 198, however, failing to win the high-scoring match.

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Hardik Pandya IPL Statistics

Batting Statistics	Matches	No	Runs	H. Score	Average	Balls Faced	Strike Rate	100	50	4s	6s
Career	80	29	1349	91	29.97	847	159.26	0	4	86	93
2020	14	5	281	60*	35.12	157	178.98	0	1	14	25
2019	16	6	402	91	44.66	210	191.42	0	1	28	29
2018	13	4	260	50	28.88	195	133.33	0	1	20	11
2017	17	9	250	35*	35.71	160	156.25	0	0	11	20
2016	11	2	44	9	6.28	63	69.84	0	0	4	0
2015	9	3	112	61*	22.40	62	180.64	0	1	9	8

Hardik Pandya Best Performance in IPL

8. Kieron Pollard

The World Cup of 2011 produced many stars who went on to rule the 2010s decade. Kieron Pollard of West Indies is a highlighted mention amongst them. Famous franchise cricket player, Pollard has been seen dominating limited-over leagues across boundaries. His IPL career has proven to be a massive boost to Pollard’s cricketing profile, especially the thunderous innings he has played as a part of Mumbai Indians. He joined the MI side back in 2010 and rocked the stage with everything he has to give – bat, ball and first-class fielding. Thus, he is today renowned as the Destroyer.

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A middle-order superpower, Pollard has been the heart and soul of the Mumbai Indians. Helping his side win five titles and making it the best in the tournament, Pollard has contributed a major chunk of his cricketing life to the franchise. Hardly any all-rounder is seen with an IPL-career total of 3023 runs with a strike-rate close to 150 unless it’s Pollard. Dedicated sports magazines and websites have called the recent 31-ball 83 runs off Pollard’s bat as the most exciting and match-saving innings of the 2019 IPL. With much more to add, the 33-year old is among the most dangerous batsmen in IPL.

Kieron Pollard IPL Statistics

Batting Statistics	Matches	No	Runs	H. Score	Average	Balls Faced	Strike Rate	100	50	4s	6s
Career	164	46	3023	83	29.93	2,017	149.87	0	15	196	198
2020	16	7	268	60*	53.60	140	191.42	0	1	15	22
2019	16	6	279	83	34.87	178	156.74	0	1	14	22
2018	9	1	133	50	19.00	100	133.00	0	1	10	7
2017	17	3	385	70	29.61	276	139.49	0	3	26	22
2016	13	4	207	51*	25.87	144	143.75	0	1	11	16
2015	16	3	419	70	38.09	256	163.67	0	2	28	28
2014	15	7	273	78	34.12	203	134.48	0	1	15	15
2013	18	8	420	66*	42.00	281	149.46	0	3	27	29
2012	14	2	220	64	24.44	159	138.36	0	2	15	14
2011	16	3	146	28	14.60	133	109.77	0	0	12	6
2010	14	2	273	45*	22.75	147	185.71	0	0	23	17

Kieron Pollard Best Performance in IPL

7. Suresh Raina

A lofted straight-drive goes off the ground, umpires signals a six, and the fans can’t stop cheering – Raina! Raina! Raina! Prior to the 2012 edition, Chinna Thala of CSK had amassed over 4,900 runs, the highest in the IPL back then. Probably the most consistent of all batsmen, for having constantly scored over 400, barring thrice, Raina is popularly considered one of the most dangerous batsmen in IPL. Currently, he is behind the 4th most dangerous batsman in IPL in terms of the highest runs in the tournament (5368 runs).

Raina’s best-recorded innings came against Kings XI Punjab in 2015 Qualifiers 2, when he exploded 87 runs off just 25 deliveries. His power performance has been the reason why other batsmen in the CSK line-up feel relieved to play their natural game. During CSK’s two-year exile, Raina took up the leadership role for Gujarat Lions and even led it to the 2016 Playoffs to play against the season stars Royal Challengers Bangalore. With CSK’s return to the tournament, their key player was called back. Since 2018, Raina has been trying to find the pace with which he once ruled the tournament. After all, he is Mr. IPL.

Suresh Raina IPL Statistics

Batting Statistics	Matches	No	Runs	H. Score	Average	Balls Faced	Strike Rate	100	50	4s	6s
Career	193	28	5368	100*	33.34	3,914	137.14	1	38	493	194
2019	17	1	383	59	23.93	314	121.97	0	3	45	9
2018	15	3	445	75*	37.08	336	132.44	0	4	46	12
2017	14	3	442	84	40.18	307	143.97	0	3	42	13
2016	15	1	399	75	28.50	312	127.88	0	3	39	10
2015	17	2	374	62	24.93	304	123.02	0	2	31	16
2014	16	3	523	87	40.23	358	146.08	0	5	51	19
2013	18	4	548	100*	42.15	365	150.13	1	4	50	18
2012	19	1	441	73	25.94	325	135.69	0	1	36	19
2011	16	2	438	73*	31.28	325	134.76	0	4	36	17
2010	16	5	520	83*	47.27	364	142.85	0	4	45	22
2009	14	0	434	98	31.00	308	140.90	0	2	37	21
2008	16	3	421	55*	38.27	296	142.22	0	3	35	18

Suresh Raina Best Performance in IPL

6. Andre Russell

An exceptional all-rounder, best suited for limited-over matches, Andre Russell is the 6th most dangerous batsman in IPL. Picked by the side of Delhi Daredevils in the 2012 edition, the Caribbean tried his best to contribute to the team but failed due to sparse chances and too many injuries. His sensational power-hitting character stayed off the charts for years until Russell sported a KKR jersey in 2015 and started a career of utmost magnificence, with both bat and ball. Irresistible innings, one after another, took Russell to join the big-hitters club. In the 2015 edition, Russell blasted three fifties and tallied an individual total of 326 runs, with an incredible strike-rate of 192.89, thus winning the Most Valuable Player title in the tournament. This season ensured Russell’s place in the SRK-owned Kolkata Knight Riders franchise.

In 2016, Russell helped his side win crucial matches to make it to the Playoffs. Unfortunately, he had to face a ban in the 2017 edition. Many suspected the end of the Andre Era, but fate had something else in store. He appeared in the 2018 edition and posted his career-best of 88 runs off just 36 deliveries. Next season, in 2019, he averaged 56.66, with an astounding strike-rate of 204.8, including 52 sixes and 31 fours, and led to an individual total of 510. A signal that Russell’s story has just begun. Nonetheless, Russell has time and again proved why, though an all-rounder, he ranks among the most dangerous batsmen in IPL.

Andre Russell IPL Statistics

Batting Statistics	Matches	No	Runs	H. Score	Average	Balls Faced	Strike Rate	100	50	4s	6s
Career	74	10	1517	88*	29.74	832	182.33	0	8	105	129
2020	10	0	117	25	13.00	81	144.44	0	0	9	9
2019	14	4	510	80*	56.66	249	204.81	0	4	31	52
2018	16	3	316	88*	28.72	171	184.79	0	1	17	31
2016	12	1	188	39*	26.85	114	164.91	0	0	10	15
2015	13	2	326	66	36.22	169	192.89	0	3	35	19
2014	2	0	2	1	1.00	8	25.00	0	0	0	0
2013	3	0	11	7	5.50	14	78.57	0	0	0	0
2012	4	0	47	31	23.50	26	180.76	0	0	3	3

Andre Russell Best Performance in IPL

5. Mahendra Singh Dhoni

The side with the most number of fans in the IPL has to be Chennai Super Kings, what makes this franchise such a fan favorite is Mahendra Singh Dhoni, former captain of the Indian Cricket Team. In the very first season, he led his side to the finals and finished second, having lost in a close, last-ball match against the Rajasthan Royals. In 2010, in the toughest of matches, the leading captain had not lost hope and wielded his bat to take the team to the finals and lift the trophy after two failed campaigns. By this time, he had earned the title of not only a worthy captain but was considered among the most dangerous batsmen in the Indian Premier League.

Many argue his position among the most dangerous batsmen in IPL, but his consistency in amassing runs in the T20 league has proved them clearly wrong. Given the fact, Dhoni has scored near or over 300 runs in almost all seasons of the league. Add to that, Dhoni was the third-highest run-scorer in 2013, which is very rare for a low-order batsman. In 2015, CSK got embroiled in a spot-fixing issue. The two-year ban that followed meant scattering of core players of an already established, ex-winning side. When the franchise got back up and running in 2018, an aging Dhoni embraced the opportunity to lash out at all their opponents, with an average over 75, he silenced his critics and CSK lifted their third IPL title.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni IPL Statistics

Batting Statistics	Matches	No	Runs	H. Score	Average	Balls Faced	Strike Rate	100	50	4s	6s
Career	204	69	4632	84*	40.99	3,387	136.75	0	23	313	216
2020	14	4	200	47*	25.00	172	116.27	0	0	16	7
2019	15	7	416	84*	83.20	309	134.62	0	3	22	23
2018	16	9	455	79*	75.83	302	150.66	0	3	24	30
2017	16	4	290	61*	26.36	250	116.00	0	1	15	16
2016	14	5	284	64*	40.57	210	135.23	0	1	18	14
2015	17	5	372	53	31.00	305	121.96	0	1	27	17
2014	16	10	371	57*	74.20	250	148.40	0	1	22	20
2013	18	5	461	67*	41.90	283	162.89	0	4	32	25
2012	19	5	358	51*	29.83	278	128.77	0	1	26	9
2011	16	4	392	70*	43.55	247	158.70	0	2	25	23
2010	13	2	287	66*	31.88	210	136.66	0	2	26	8
2009	14	5	332	58*	41.50	261	127.20	0	2	22	9
2008	16	4	414	65	41.40	310	133.54	0	2	38	15

Mahendra Singh Dhoni Best Performance in IPL

4. Virat Kohli

Captain of the Indian Cricket Team, Virat Kohli has been a part of Royal Challengers Bangalore since the league began, in 2008. Moreover, ahead of the 2019 edition, he announced that he might also retire from the very same franchise when the time comes – his sheer love for the IPL side is unmatchable. For the first three years, Kohli was a rookie, training underwings of legends such as Rahul Dravid and Anil Kumble. His bettering performance instilled faith in RCB, thus, he became the only player retained with the side in 2011. A year later, Kohli had begun to show his true colors with the bat and fielding, his power-filled stature emerged to the forefront of international cricket, and he was made the captain of his team.

What followed is no less of a theatrical story, better to be turned into a mini-series. Kohli became one of the most dangerous batsmen in IPL over the span of eight years. It was in the year 2016 when Kohli unleashed the monstrous cricketer residing in him. With an average of 81.08, Kohli blasted 973 runs in the season, the most by any player in history, which also included four centuries – another unbeaten record of IPL history. With ABD and Gayle, Kohli empowered the Bangalore side to reach the finals of the 2016 edition. However, the trophy has still kept him and RCB waiting.

Virat Kohli IPL Statistics

Batting Statistics	Matches	No	Runs	H. Score	Average	Balls Faced	Strike Rate	100	50	4s	6s
Career	192	30	5878	113	38.16	4,496	130.73	5	39	503	201
2020	15	4	466	90*	42.36	384	121.35	0	3	23	11
2019	14	0	464	100	33.14	328	141.46	1	2	46	13
2018	14	3	530	92*	48.18	381	139.10	0	4	52	18
2017	10	0	308	64	30.80	252	122.22	0	4	23	11
2016	16	4	973	113	81.08	640	152.03	4	7	83	38
2015	16	5	505	82*	45.90	386	130.82	0	3	35	23
2014	14	1	359	73	27.61	294	122.10	0	2	23	16
2013	16	2	634	99	45.28	457	138.73	0	6	64	22
2012	16	2	364	73*	28.00	326	111.65	0	2	33	9
2011	16	4	557	71	46.41	460	121.08	0	4	55	16
2010	16	2	307	58	27.90	212	144.81	0	1	26	12
2009	16	2	246	50	22.36	219	112.32	0	1	22	8
2008	13	1	165	38	15.00	157	105.09	0	0	18	4

Virat Kohli Best Performance in IPL

3. David Warner

A man of cricket but no less than a Warrior, yes, the third most dangerous batsman in IPL is David Warner. Often referred to as the most successful overseas batsman in IPL, or any such league, Warner has maintained a bashing charisma since he joined cricket. He remains one of the few to have crossed the 5,000-run mark in the Indian Premier League. The Australian left-hander, rose from the middle-order to bat as an opener in his current franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad. With a decent career average and impressive strike rate, the blasting southpaw is a treat to watch on every occasion. From 2009 to 2013, Warner features in the Delhi Daredevils jersey. In 2014, Warner was brought to the Hyderabad side. Next, in the year 2015, he was trusted with the leadership role.

Though he couldn’t take his team to the playoffs, he managed to get the Orange Cap at the end of the season. As he matured in the team, powered by a dominating bowling side, Warner played the key role in strengthening the batting lineup. As a result, Sunrisers Hyderabad lifted their maiden title, and Warner stood as the second-highest run-getter with a mesmerizing 848 runs that season. In 2017, it was again a Warner show, as he earned the Orange Cap for scoring the season’s highest – 692 runs. In 2018, he was suspended for a ball-tampering controversy. After receiving a clean chit, Warner embraced himself against the criticism and blasted off every other bowler, as if to vent his frustration. Consequently, he earned his third Orange Cap, raising his stature to become the player with the most Orange Caps in the league.

David Warner IPL Statistics

Batting Statistics	Matches	No	Runs	H. Score	Average	Balls Faced	Strike Rate	100	50	4s	6s
Career	142	19	5254	126	42.71	3,712	141.54	4	48	510	195
2020	16	2	548	85*	39.14	407	134.64	0	4	52	14
2019	12	2	692	100*	69.20	481	143.86	1	8	57	21
2017	14	3	641	126	58.27	452	141.81	1	4	63	26
2016	17	3	848	93*	60.57	560	151.42	0	9	88	31
2015	14	1	562	91	43.23	359	156.54	0	7	65	21
2014	14	3	528	90	48.00	375	140.80	0	6	39	24
2013	16	3	410	77	31.53	323	126.93	0	4	41	14
2012	8	1	256	109*	36.57	156	164.10	1	1	28	14
2011	13	0	324	77	24.92	276	117.39	0	3	34	11
2010	11	1	282	107*	28.20	191	147.64	1	1	27	14
2009	7	0	163	51	23.28	132	123.48	0	1	16	5

David Warner Best Performance in IPL

2. Chris Gayle

It was the year 2013, when an already struggling franchise Pune Warriors India faced Royal Challengers Bangalore at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, a big man with a Spartan bat jogged into the field. As a few minutes passed, the first light of carnage appeared off the big man aka Christopher Henry Gayle. Misfortune was written in bold for the Warriors, as the party had started for the Universe Boss. Hailing from West Indies, Chris Gayle has often been seen as the ambassador of Twenty20 cricket. In the aforementioned match, he showed why is it so. That day, he scored the highest individual T20 total – 175* (66b), including seventeen thunderous sixes and thirteen fantastic fours. Making the fastest century, off 30 deliveries, he single-handedly took his side to post the highest team total in IPL history.

In his most destructive form, the Gaylestorm shattered a complete team, leaving not a single bowler off his clutches. This episode is the reason why Chris Gayle is considered the second most dangerous batsman in IPL. In fact, if you ask any of the top 10 most dangerous batsmen in IPL, to name their boss, it would be Chris Gayle. However, he ranks second because his consistency has fallen off over the last few years, missing out on those golden years when he sported the Orange Cap throughout the tournament. In cricket. a few names are synonymous with T20 cricket. Chris Gayle probably tops that list.

Chris Gayle IPL Statistics

Batting Statistics	Matches	No	Runs	H. Score	Average	Balls Faced	Strike Rate	100	50	4s	6s
Career	132	15	4772	175*	41.13	3,179	150.11	6	31	384	349
2020	7	0	288	99	41.14	210	137.14	0	3	15	23
2019	13	1	490	99*	40.83	319	153.60	0	4	45	34
2018	11	2	368	104*	40.88	252	146.03	1	3	30	27
2017	9	0	200	77	22.22	163	122.69	0	1	15	14
2016	10	0	227	76	22.70	150	151.33	0	2	17	21
2015	14	2	491	117	40.91	333	147.44	1	2	39	38
2014	9	0	196	46	21.77	184	106.52	0	0	18	12
2013	16	4	708	175*	59.00	453	156.29	1	4	57	51
2012	15	2	733	128*	61.08	456	160.74	1	7	46	59
2011	12	3	608	107	67.55	332	183.13	2	3	57	44
2010	9	0	292	88	32.44	184	158.69	0	2	30	16
2009	7	1	171	44*	28.50	143	119.58	0	0	15	10

Chris Gayle Best Performance in IPL

1. AB De Villiers

From his bat, you get a sensational shower of sixes, with a formidable technique that beats even the most fierce, the 360-degree batsman who imbibes the very soul of Indian Premier League – AB De Villiers aka The Superman is the most dangerous batsman in the IPL. From building an innings throughout the challenging twenty overs to clinching victories in last-ball matches, ABD has shown over the last decade how the tournament is supposed to be played. The South African legend is a crowd favorite, and that too across the fanbases of all teams. We rank him first among the top 10 most dangerous batsmen not only for his consistent average or the stupefying strike rate but for the appeal he brings out as he jogs towards the pitch with his coveted MRF bat.

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ABD started out with a Delhi Daredevils jersey in his IPL career. In 2009, when the format was still new to cricket lovers, a far younger ABD made sure to leave his mark. He ended the second season scoring 465 runs, the highest run-getter for DD, with an average of 51.66 and a century in his record book. It was in 2011 when ABD actually surfaced as the league’s one of the most spectacular batsmen, after joining his current IPL franchise – Royal Challengers Bangalore. Together with the second most dangerous batsman and the four most dangerous batsman i.e. Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli, he ensured that their team fights off the toughest of battles, even with a loose bowling side. Sadly, even with ABD’s consistent performance, RCB has failed to clinch the tournament title so far.

AB De Villiers IPL Statistics

Batting Statistics	Matches	No	Runs	H. Score	Average	Balls Faced	Strike Rate	100	50	4s	6s
Career	169	36	4849	133*	40.40	3,192	151.91	3	38	390	235
2020	15	4	454	73*	45.40	286	158.74	0	5	33	23
2019	13	3	442	82*	44.20	287	154.00	0	5	31	26
2018	12	2	480	90*	53.33	275	174.54	0	6	39	30
2017	9	1	216	89*	27.00	163	132.51	0	1	12	16
2016	16	3	687	129*	52.84	407	168.79	1	6	57	37
2015	16	3	513	133*	46.63	293	175.08	1	2	60	22
2014	14	2	395	89*	35.90	249	158.63	0	3	26	24
2013	14	4	360	64	36.00	219	164.38	0	2	34	15
2012	16	5	319	64*	39.87	198	161.11	0	3	26	15
2011	16	4	312	65	34.66	243	128.39	0	2	21	14
2010	7	0	111	45	15.85	119	93.27	0	0	7	0
2009	15	4	465	105*	51.66	355	130.98	1	3	39	12
2008	6	1	95	26*	19.00	98	96.93	0	0	5	1

AB De Villiers Best Performance in IPL