Most Runs in IPL History (All Time): Orange Cap Race & Updated 2025 List
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The race for the Most Runs in a Single Season is a true test of consistency and skill in the IPL. Currently, SR Tendulkar leads the historical charts with an incredible 982. 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 Most Runs in a Single Season standings.
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SR Tendulkar
982
| Rank | Player | Runs | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | SR Tendulkar | 982 | 2009 |
| #2 | Virat Kohli | 973 | 2016 |
| #3 | Suresh Raina | 962 | 2009 |
| #4 | Jacques Kallis | 933 | 2009 |
| #5 | Matthew Hayden | 918 | 2009 |
| #6 | Shubman Gill | 890 | 2023 |
| #7 | JC Buttler | 863 | 2022 |
| #8 | David Warner | 848 | 2016 |
| #9 | AC Gilchrist | 784 | 2009 |
| #10 | Rohit Sharma | 766 | 2009 |
| #11 | Sai Sudharsan | 759 | 2025 |
| #12 | Virat Kohli | 741 | 2024 |
| #13 | KS Williamson | 735 | 2018 |
| #14 | Chris Gayle | 733 | 2012 |
| #15 | Mike Hussey | 733 | 2013 |
| #16 | Faf du Plessis | 730 | 2023 |
| #17 | Chris Gayle | 720 | 2013 |
| #18 | SA Yadav | 717 | 2025 |
| #19 | David Warner | 692 | 2019 |
| #20 | Kumar Sangakkara | 689 | 2009 |
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