IPL is the cricket league, where international stars come to participate each year. Due to its craze, Indian fans put different opinions in support of their teams. The question which is most discussed among fans is, who is the most dangerous batsman of IPL?
In the last 18 editions, many explosive batsmen like Chris Gayle or AB Devlliers remained part of the IPL. These players make the bowlers nervous because they can turn around the game in a few balls.
Being dangerous does not mean playing aggressively, it is also about consistency and building up the innings in pressure situations.
List of Most Dangerous Batsman in IPL
| Player | Mat | Runs | SR | Ave | 50s | 100s |
| David Warner | 184 | 6565 | 139.77 | 40.52 | 62 | 4 |
| Chris Gayle | 142 | 4965 | 148.96 | 39.72 | 31 | 6 |
| AB de Villiers | 184 | 5162 | 151.68 | 39.7 | 40 | 3 |
| Virat Kohli | 252 | 8004 | 131.97 | 38.66 | 55 | 8 |
| Suresh Raina | 200 | 5491 | 136.9 | 33.08 | 39 | 1 |
| MS Dhoni | 264 | 5243 | 137.53 | 39.12 | 24 | 0 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 150 | 3594 | 145.32 | 32.08 | 24 | 2 |
| Andre Russell | 127 | 2484 | 174.92 | 29.22 | 11 | 0 |
| Rohit Sharma | 257 | 6628 | 131.14 | 29.72 | 43 | 2 |
| Jos Buttler | 107 | 3582 | 147.52 | 38.1 | 19 | 7 |
David Warner
The Australian opener is a fiery batsman. He smashed the most runs in IPL as a overseas player. Warner has reached the 6565 runs. His batting average is still 40.52 after playing 184 matches with a strike rate of 139.77. He has smashed four hundred in the Indian Premier League.
He is also named the record for most fifties and most fours in the IPL. In 2009, Delhi gave him his first opportunity in IPL. Then Sunrises Hyderabad picked him and Warner won his first trophy in 2016. Currently, he plays for Delhi Capitals.
Chris Gayle
In IPL Chris Gayle has mentioned in every record list. During his IPL journey, he entertained fans with his power-hitting ability. He scores 4965 runs with a strike rate of 148.96. Chris Gayle played for Kolkata, Bangalore and Punjab in the Indian Premier League.
Chris Gayle is first on the list for, hitting most sixes (357), the highest individual score of 175* and the record of most sixes in an innings (17). In 142 games, he hits 31 fifties and 6 centuries with an average of 39.72.
AB de Villiers
His unique shots to hit the ball made him the most favourite player in IPL. He could smash the ball into any corner of the ground. In IPL, Delhi and RCB picked him, But his best performance came out in RCB camp.
De Villiers with a strike rate of 151.68 hit 40 fifties and 3 centuries. At the end of his IPL career, his average is 39.7 even after scoring 5162 runs. His best knock was 133* against Mumbai in the 2015 edition.
Virat Kohli
The King of cricket is one of the most dangerous batsmen of the IPL. He is the best player in pressure situations. He only playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore since 2008. He has also led the franchise as a captain till 2022.
He is on the top in scoring most runs in IPL. He crosses the 8000-run barrier in 252 matches. He hits 55 fifties and 8 hundred with an average of 38.66. The record for most runs in a season is also held by Kohli. He scored 973 runs in 2016.
