Veteran Australian opener David Warner can soon be seen in a leadership role after Cricket Australia (CA) introduced a code of conduct review for players on Monday. The code of conduct review can amend Warner's lifetime leadership ban. Warner was banned from holding leadership roles at any level of Australian cricket after his involvement in the infamous 2018 ball-tampering scandal.

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The move to review players' sanctions has been welcomed by the experts in the country, as there was no such provision previously. The CA had requested a code of conduct review at last month's board meeting to be conducted by CA's head of integrity Jacqui Partridge. The 36-year-old can now apply to be heard by a three-person independent commission. The commission will determine whether he has demonstrated genuine remorse.

"Under the changes, players and support staff can now apply to have long-term sanctions modified. Any applications will be considered by a three-person Review Panel, comprising independent Code of Conduct Commissioners, which must be satisfied that exceptional circumstances exist to justify modifying a sanction."

CA revealed in an official statement

"The code of conduct states this process: 'Acknowledges that Players and Player Support Personnel are capable of genuine reform or rehabilitation and is intended to provide the Player or Player Support Personnel with an opportunity to resume their previously held positions or responsibilities in specific circumstances," the statement added.

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It is worth noting that Warner's return to the captaincy role was demanded by several former and current Australian cricketers after they felt that the Aussie opener had conducted himself impeccably after the 2018 fiasco. The latest modification will also consider the subject's 'conduct and behavior' and decide whether the subject is capable of reform.

Depending on the outcome of the review, Warner could be eligible to lead his BBL franchise Sydney Thunder in the upcoming edition of the BBL.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been a stage for batting brilliance, with a select group of players consistently amassing over 500 runs in multiple seasons. With this fourth consecutive fifty of the IPL 2025, Virat Kohli now leads the pack, followed by David Warner, KL Rahul, and Shikhar Dhawan.

Here are all the batters having the IPL records of having the most 500+ runs season in IPL. 

4. Shikhar Dhawan: 5 Seasons

Shikhar Dhawan, the former Indian cricketer with five 500+ run seasons, has been a reliable run-getter for multiple franchises, notably Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Known for his crisp cover drives and steady starts, Dhawan’s 618 runs in 2019 reflect his ability to deliver under pressure.

Dhawan first crossed 500 runs in the 2102 season, playing for Delhi Capitals. That season, he scored 569 runs at a 40.64 batting average. Four seasons later, in 2016, Dhawan scored 501 runs while playing for SRH.

He then crossed the 500-run mark in three consecutive seasons in 2019, 2020 and 2021. All fo those runs came for Delhi Captials. 

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3. KL Rahul: 6 Seasons

KL Rahul has notched up 500+ runs in six IPL seasons, showcasing elegance and consistency for his teams. Be it at the top of the order or in the middle overs, KL Rahul has always shown versatility to score at his will for his team. 

His 670-run haul in 2020 underlines his prowess as a modern T20 great. From 2018 to 2022, Rahul went past the 500-run mark in five consecutive seasons. The first four seasons were for Punjab Kings while the 2022 season was while playing for LSG. 

Rahul's last 500+ run season was in 2024, while playing for LSG. With already 371 runs this season, it looks like he will go past the 500-mark this season as well.

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2. David Warner: 7 Seasons

David Warner, with seven 500+ run seasons, is one of the greatest batters in IPL history. The former Australian opener’s aggressive style and knack for big scores have been pivotal for Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals in the past.

Warner’s three Orange Cap titles highlight his consistency, with his 2016 season (848 runs) being a standout.

From 2014 to 2020, he scored 500+ runs in six seasons, with only 2018 being a miss, when he did not play. In the 2023 season, he managed his 7th 500+ runs season with 516 runs for Delhi Capitals.

1. Virat Kohli: 8 Seasons

Like many other IPL records, Virat Kohli now also holds the record for the most 500+ runs season. He has now scored 500+ runs on 8 occasions, going past David Warner's record. 

Kohli scored more than 500 runs in 2011 (557 runs), 2013 (634 runs), 2015 (505 runs), 2016 (973 runs), 2018 (530 runs), 2023 (639 runs), 2024 (741 runs) and 2025 (505 runs and counting). 

Kohli's record 973 runs in the 2016 season is still the most runs scored in an IPL season. 

The Indian Premier League (IPL), which began in 2008, is presently in its 18th season. It is considered one of the hardest and most energizing T20 leagues in the world. Consistently scoring runs isn't a simple thing to do in the IPL, indeed for world-class batsmen. With plenty of world batters playing in the IPL, it's not simple to be among the best run scorers. However, a few players have stood the test of time and have reliably performed within the IPL.

On that note, let's take a look at five batters who have scored most 400 plus runs in an IPL season.

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Most 400 Plus Runs in an IPL Season

5. Rohit Sharma | 8 Times

Former Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma occupies the fourth spot on this list. Rohit, powered MI to five titles, is among four players with over 6,000 runs in the IPL. Rohit smashed 400 or more runs in seven different seasons - 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, and 2019. He also bolstered the now-defunct Deccan Chargers initially with his power-packed knocks.

4. David Warner | 9 Times

Like Dhawan, Australia's David Warner also has a knack for smashing the bowlers in the Powerplay. He is the fourth-highest run-scorer (6,565) in the IPL after Rohit Dhawan and Kohli. Warner also holds the record for slamming 400 plus runs in most IPL seasons among overseas players. The dashing left-handed batter attained this feat in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2023.

3. Shikhar Dhawan | 9 Times

Shikhar Dhawan remains one of the most prolific run-scorers in IPL history. He is one of only three players with over 6,700 IPL runs, the other being Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Notably, Dhawan has slammed 400 or more runs in nine different IPL seasons (2011, 2012, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022).

2. Suresh Raina | 9 Times

Suresh Raina, who was once the backbone of Chennai Super Kings' batting line-up, scored 400 plus runs in nine different IPL seasons. Raina, also known as Mr. IPL, is still the highest run-scorer of CSK in the IPL.

Overall, the stylish left-hander owns 5,529 IPL runs with 40 fifty-plus scores. He scored 400 plus runs in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017, and 2018.

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1. Virat Kohli | 11 Times

Virat Kohli continued his record-breaking run in the IPL 2025 after continuing a good run of form during the clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The 36-year-old etched his name in the history books as he completed 400 runs in the ongoing tournament in a run that seen him make five-centuries in the season.

This is the third successive season in which Kohli has managed to cross the 400-run mark in a season, while the 11th time in his career, making him the first player to achieve the most 400 plus runs in an IPL season. Infact, no player before Kohli had even reached the milestone 10 times in their career.

Kohli is also the leading run-getter in IPL history and is nearing the 8500-run mark. He is the only player with 7000 and 8000 runs in the league's history. He also holds the record for the most centuries with eight tons.

Mumbai Indians' superstar batter Suryakumar Yadav on Sunday became the second fastest to reach 4000 runs by balls faced in the Indian Premier League (IPL), achieving the feat in Match 45 of IPL 2025 against Lucknow Super Giants at the Wankhede Stadium. He is also the first Indian to do so, leaving behind Suresh Raina's record. 

So, in this article we will be discussing about fastest to 4000 runs in IPL by balls faced.

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 Fastest to 4000 Runs in IPL

5. Suresh Raina | 2881 Balls

On number five on the list is Chennai Super Kings' trusted left-handed lieutenant, Suresh Raina, who played for them from the 2008 edition until 2021, during which he also represented Gujarat Lions for two seasons.

Raina, who was one of the mainstays for the Super Kings side, played in a total of 205 matches in the IPL and scored a cumulative 5,528 runs in his career. The left-handed batter, who used to bat one down, achieved the 4,000-run landmark after facing a total of 2,881 deliveries in his IPL career, whereas he faced a total of 4,043 balls in his overall IPL career.

During his entire career, Raina scored 39 half-centuries and a single century, while his strike rate was 136.73 and average 32.51. Incidentally, Raina was also known as "Mr. IPL" for his consistent performances in this high-profile league, which he dominated during his playing days.

4. David Warner | 2809 Balls

On number four on this list of fastest to 4000 runs in IPL is former Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper David Warner, who helped his side win the IPL title back in 2016. One of the most consistent players in the IPL, Warner played for two sides, Delhi Capitals and Hyderabad, in the IPL, where he struck a total of 6,565 runs in 184 matches.

However, this season, he is missing out after going unsold in the auction, but his legacy in this league remains untouched. The left-handed Australian batter achieved the 4,000 runs in his IPL journey after facing a total of 2,809 deliveries in this league. In addition, he has four centuries and 62 half-centuries to his name, with an average of 40.52 and a strike rate of 139.77.

3. Suryakumar Yadav | 2714 Balls*

Moving past a lot of players, the newest number three on this list is Suryakumar Yadav, who displaced David Warner from the number three spot, jumping over him after achieving 4,000 runs in the ongoing IPL 2025 against Lucknow Super Giants, where he managed a brilliant 54 off just 28 deliveries.

He is now number three on the list with a total of 4,021 runs after facing 2,725 deliveries in total whereas he achieved his 4,000th run in the IPL after a total of 2,714 balls. The 34-year-old required 33 runs in this innings to achieve the landmark, which he did as he smashed Avesh Khan for a boundary in the 13th over, and, while playing his 160th match in this cash-rich league.

SKY, who is a versatile right-handed batter, has batted at a strike rate of 146.75, while his average is 33.78 in his overall career, whereas he has already struck 2 centuries and 27 half-centuries so far. Previously, he's also featured for Kolkata Knight Riders, as he made his debut back in the year 2012.

2. Chris Gayle | 2658 Balls

Chris Gayle, who shares this spot with de Villiers, was a menace and one of the most decorated players in this league. Chris Gayle, who went on to achieve the 4,000-run mark after also facing 2,658 balls, went on to score a total of 4,965 runs in his 142-match IPL career, with a strike rate of 148.96, while averaging 39.72. Adding to this, he also has 6 centuries and 31 half-centuries to his name while he played for a total of 4 sides in this league.

Gayle was a proper big hitter of the ball, as his highest score of 175* remains the highest ever in the IPL till date. The left-handed Jamaican batter, who debuted in the year 2009, was a celebrated player for the RCB side, for whom he achieved many records during his playing days as his legacy in the IPL is one that stays true till date.

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1. AB de Villiers | 2658 Balls

South Africa's AB de Villiers' name is at the joint-first position of this list of fastest to 4000 runs in IPL. AB made his IPL debut back in the year 2008 during the inaugural season and went on to play for both Delhi Daredevils (now Capitals) and Royal Challengers Bangalore.

In an overall 184 matches, he smacked 5,162 runs while averaging 39.70 and striking at 151.68. De Villiers hit the 4,000-run mark after having faced a total of 2,658 deliveries, which keeps him at joint-first position.

RCB star batter Virat Kohli has passed Chris Gayle with the second most fifty plus scores in T20s. Kohli achieved this milestone during the IPL 2025 match against Rajasthan Royals at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. He came into the game tallying 110-fifties and struck another beautiful half-century with the bat-off just 32 balls, enabling his side to a grand start. Now at 111 fifty-plus scores, Kohli trails only David Warner, who scores a total of 117.

Let's take a look at the batters who have scored the most fifty plus scores in T20s.

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Most Fifty Plus Scores in T20s

4. Babar Azam | 102

Babar Azam is known as a model of consistency in T20 cricket. The brilliant right-hander has scored over 11,000 runs in his T20 career, including 91 fifties and 11 centuries, and has scored fifty plus runs a total of 102 times.

This remarkable record puts him fourth in the all-time list of most fifty plus scores in T20s, which shows his dominance and reliability in the shortest format for Pakistan in international cricket and other franchises around the world.

3. Chris Gayle | 110

The Universe Boss, Chris Gayle, is one of the prominent names to have scored the most 50+ scores in the shortest format of cricket. Arguably the first global superstar of this format, Gayle's explosive batting has made a splash in many T20 games over the years.

With a record 22 T20 centuries and 88 fifties, his record of scoring 110 fifty plus scores ranks third in T20 cricket history.

2. Virat Kohli | 111

Virat Kohli, the reigning king of the cricket world, is now second in terms of all-time T20 fifty-plus scores after another brilliant half-century in the IPL 2025 match against Rajasthan Royals. With 111 fifty plus scores, Kohli continues to be the epitome of consistency.

From taking Team India to the T20 World Cup for years to being the heartbeat of RCB, Kohli has always performed well. Now that he is in the twilight of his career, the world is eagerly waiting to see what magic is still left in Kohli.

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1. David Warner | 117

David Warner tops the list of fifty plus scores in T20 cricket. He has 117 fifty plus scores in T20 cricket. Warner also scored most half centuries in T20 cricket, smashing 109 fifties. The explosive left-hander from Australia has been the epitome of consistency right from his early T20 days.

Warner is always hungry for runs, whether representing Australia or leading Sunrisers Hyderabad. He’s still going strong across various leagues, and we can expect him to add even more to this record.

The seventeenth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is all set to begin on Friday, March 22 with a huge clash between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore at Chennai. IPL has seen several world-class players over the years. The best players in the world, like Kohli, Gayle, AB de Villiers, and Warner, have scored plenty of runs in the league. So it's time we have a look at the players with the most runs in IPL history.

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Top Five Players with Most Runs in IPL History

Virat Kohli holds the record for scoring the most runs in IPL. He is in the top of this list with 7263 runs in 237 matches, including 7 centuries and 50 fifties. Virat has scored those runs at an average of 37.24 and a strike rate of 130.02. His best season came in 2016 when he made an incredible 973 runs in a single season, including 4 hundreds which is still the highest individual runs in a single season.

Shikhar Dhawan is second on the list in terms of scoring the most runs in IPL. He has been consistent in the IPL, crossing the 400-run mark each season from 2016 to 2022. Dhawan has scored 6617 runs in 217 games at an average of 35.38, including 2 centuries and 50 half-centuries. His best season came in the 2020 season when he scored 618 runs with 2 centuries and 4 half-centuries. 

The former captain of Hyderabad, David Warner, is the top run-getter among the foreign players and comes third overall. He has made 6397 runs in 176 matches at an average of 41.53 and a strike rate of 139.91. He has scored 4 centuries and 61 half-centuries in the Indian cash-rich league. His best season came in 2016 when he made 848 runs with 9 fifties.

The Hitman, Rohit Sharma is one of the most dangerous batsmen in the IPL. He has led Mumbai Indians to five titles so far. Rohit began his IPL career with Deccan in 2008 before joining Mumbai in 2011. In 243 matches, Rohit Sharma has scored 6211 runs at an average of 29.57, with 1 hundred and 42 half-centuries. The Hitman is the 2nd highest six-hitter in IPL with 256 sixes. 

Mr. IPL, Suresh Raina has been a key member for Chennai in the league. He has been always consistent for CSK and led the team to 4 titles and 5 runner-up titles. In 205 matches, Raina has scored 5528 runs at a fantastic strike rate of 136.76, with 1 hundred and 39 fifties. Raina retired from international cricket in 2020 and from IPL in 2022.