Highest Batting Average: IPL Records, History & Full Stats (Updated 2025)
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The race for the Highest Batting Average is a true test of consistency and skill in the IPL. Currently, Sai Sudharsan leads the historical charts with an incredible 51.23. They have outperformed the rest to set the ultimate benchmark in this category.
🔄 Last Updated: 07 Mar 2026 — Post Match Analysis.
Our algorithm analyzed over 100,000+ legal deliveries from official IPL archives (2008-2026) to calculate these precise Highest Batting Average standings.
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Record Holder
Sai Sudharsan
52.74
| Rank | Player | Average | Runs | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Sai Sudharsan | 52.74 | 1793 | 40 |
| #2 | Tristan Stubbs | 47.4 | 711 | 30 |
| #3 | KL Rahul | 46.74 | 5235 | 135 |
| #4 | Devon Conway | 45 | 1080 | 28 |
| #5 | HM Amla | 44.38 | 577 | 16 |
| #6 | Shashank Singh | 42.94 | 773 | 33 |
| #7 | AB de Villiers | 42.47 | 5181 | 170 |
| #8 | JP Duminy | 42.27 | 2029 | 75 |
| #9 | OA Shah | 42.17 | 506 | 22 |
| #10 | Ruturaj Gaikwad | 41.7 | 2502 | 70 |
| #11 | C Green | 41.59 | 707 | 28 |
| #12 | David Warner | 41.56 | 6567 | 184 |
| #13 | Lendl Simmons | 41.5 | 1079 | 29 |
| #14 | Heinrich Klaasen | 41.11 | 1480 | 45 |
| #15 | JC Buttler | 40.8 | 4121 | 119 |
| #16 | Shubman Gill | 40.69 | 3866 | 114 |
| #17 | A Symonds | 40.58 | 974 | 36 |
| #18 | Mike Hussey | 40.35 | 1977 | 58 |
| #19 | Shaun Marsh | 40.15 | 2489 | 69 |
| #20 | Shaun Marsh | 40.15 | 2489 | 69 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the current leader for Highest Batting Average?
As of our latest data, B Sai Sudharsan holds the top spot with 51.23.
How is the Highest Batting Average data calculated?
We calculate these standings by parsing ball-by-ball historic data from every official IPL match played from 2008 to the present day.
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💡 Key Takeaways
- Sai Sudharsan leads this record with 52.74.
- Tristan Stubbs is the runner-up with 47.4.
- A total of 20 entries appear in this all-time record list.
- Data last updated: 04 Apr 2026. Use the season filter above for year-wise stats.
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