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The true defining moments of IPL happens in the playoffs stage. A batsman's ability to deal pressure and get going is tested in these high-stakes environment.
As we are about to enter the playoffs of IPL 2025, let's take a look at the 5 batters with the most runs in IPL playoffs history. Some impressive unmatched numbers are ready to unfold. Check them out.
5. Shane Watson | 389 Runs
The Australian legend, Shane Watson's impact on IPL playoffs and crucial matches holds the 5th position for the 5 batters with the most runs in IPL playoffs history.
Watson made his debut in IPL 2008 and played until 2020, scoring a total of 389 runs in 12 playoff matches. He was in the winning squad of Rajasthan Royals in 2008, and won the title with CSK in 2018. He also represented RCB during his IPL career.
Watson scored a century and 3 fifties in his IPL playoffs journey, with a strike rate above 150.
Shane Watson stats in IPL playoffs
| Span | Matches | Innings | Runs | Highest | Avg | SR | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s |
| 2008-2019 | 12 | 12 | 389 | 117* | 35.36 | 151.36 | 1 | 3 | 39 | 20 |
4. Faf du Plessis | 390 runs
The South African cricketer, Faf du Plessis, has a strong playoffs record with the bat, having scored 390 runs in 15 playoff matches in IPL. His ability to adapt and play power-packed cricket has been crucial for the teams.
He won 2 titles with Chennai Super Kings in 2018 and 2021, and played for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in other playoff matches.
Faf du Plessis stats in IPL playoffs
| Span | Matches | Innings | Runs | Highest | Avg | SR | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s |
| 2014-2024 | 15 | 15 | 390 | 86 | 27.85 | 130.43 | 0 | 3 | 41 | 12 |
3. Shubham Gill | 474 Runs
The youngest name on this elite list, Shubman Gill, has rapidly grown to be a key player in IPL playoffs. He scored a total of 474 runs in just 10 playoff matches, playing for KKR and GT.
Gill's standout performance came with a record breaking 129 runs in the Qualifier 2 of IPL 2023 for Gujarat Titans. He also lifted the trophy with the franchise in 2022.
The numbers are about to increase, as GT has made it to the playoffs of IPL 2025, and we are yet to see some Gill magic in the upcoming playoffs scene.
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Shubham Gill status in IPL playoffs
| Span | Matches | Innings | Runs | Highest | Avg | SR | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s |
| 2018-2023 | 10 | 10 | 474 | 129 | 52.66 | 145.39 | 1 | 1 | 42 | 16 |
2. MS Dhoni | 523 Runs
A list like this is incomplete without the playoffs King himself, so here he is! MS Dhoni holds the second position with 523 runs in 28 playoff matches, which is the highest no. of matches among others in here.
Dhoni is a key player for the team who led CSK to win the IPL title 5 times, and also led RPSG into the finals in IPL 2017. His ability to finish matches will be forever treasured in all kinds of playing format.
MS Dhoni stats in IPL playoffs
| Span | Matches | Innings | Runs | Highest | Avg | SR | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s |
| 2008-2023 | 28 | 23 | 523 | 63* | 34.86 | 132.07 | 0 | 2 | 32 | 28 |
1. Suresh Raina | 714 Runs
The former Indian cricketer, Suresh Raina, holds the 1st rank in the list for 5 batters with the most runs in IPL playoffs history. He scored 714 runs in 24 playoffs matches, played for CSK and GL.
It's been 6 years since Raina played his last playoff match (in 2019), and his numbers are still far from being broken in the current IPL years.
He also won the title 4 times with CSK, playing a crucial role in their playoff games with a strike rate above 155.
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Suresh Raina stats in IPL playoffs
| Span | Matches | Innings | Runs | Highest | Avg | SR | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s |
| 2008-2019 | 24 | 24 | 714 | 87 | 37.57 | 155.21 | 0 | 7 | 51 | 40 |
