5 Batsmen With The Most Runs In The IPL Finals

Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders are the two finalists who will lock horns in IPL 2021 final. While CSK have reached IPL finals most 8 times, KKR has reached finals 2 times and won on both occasions. CSK defeated Delhi Capitals in Qualifier 1 game to book their berth in the final. On the other hand, KKR defeated RCB in Eliminator and then defeated DC in Qualifier 2 to reach the final.

The Final is a very crucial match for every team. A victory in the final means the tag of ultimate champions. That is why every player tries to give his best performance in the final. In the past, many batsmen have executed good performances in the IPL finals. In this listicle, we take a look at the 5 batsmen with the most runs in the IPL finals.

5 Batsmen With The Most Runs In The IPL Finals

5. MS Dhoni- 180 Runs

MS Dhoni is the 5th player on this list. He has scored 180 runs in the IPL finals. MS Dhoni has been part of Chennai Super Kings since IPL 2008. CSK have played 8 finals in the Indian Premier League so far and MS Dhoni was part of all of them. Overall, the wicket-keeper batsman has scored 4746 runs in 201 IPL games and is the 8th highest run-scorer.

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4. Murali Vijay- 181 Runs

Murali Vijay takes the 4th spot in this list. Murali Vijay played for CSK in many IPL seasons. In IPL finals, he has scored 181 runs. In his IPL career, Vijay has mustered 2619 runs in 106 games with 2 centuries and 13 half-centuries.

3. Rohit Sharma- 183 Runs

Rohit Sharma takes the 3rd spot in this list. Rohit Sharma is part of Mumbai Indians since the 2011 season and has led the side since IPL 2013. With Mumbai Indians, Sharma has played 5 IPL finals. He also played an IPL final in 2009 season with Deccan Chargers.

He accounts for 183 runs while batting in tournament finals. Overall, the MI skipper has scored 5611 runs in 213 games and is the third-highest run-getter in the tournament.

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2. Shane Watson – 236 Runs

Shane Watson takes the 2nd spot in this list. Watson has played for teams like Rajasthan Royals, Chennai Super Kings, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Batting in IPL finals, the Australian player has scored 236 runs. Overall, the right-handed batsman scored 3874 runs in 145 games in his IPL career, with 4 centuries and 21 fifties.

1. Suresh Raina- 249 Runs

Suresh Raina grabs the top spot in this list. Suresh Raina has scored most 249 runs in IPL finals. CSK has played finals 8 times since the debut edition and Raina was part of all of them. Overall, the left-handed batsman has mustered 5528 runs in 205 games and is the 4th highest run-scorer in the tournament. Raina has also smacked 39 fifties and 1 century in IPL.

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