IPL 2023: Delhi Capitals skipper David Warner tops this incredible list; Virat Kohli on second place

David Warner is one of the best openers in Indian Premier League’s history.

Australian cricketer David Warner has once again cemented his status as one of the most prolific batsmen in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). With his remarkable consistency and ability to score big runs, Warner has now topped the list of batsmen with 500-plus runs in an IPL season on seven occasions.

Warner’s record-breaking streak began in 2014 when he first achieved the milestone of scoring 500-plus runs in a single IPL season. Since then, he has continued to dominate the tournament with his explosive batting and consistent performances, leading him to accomplish this feat in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, and now in 2023.

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While several other batsmen have also showcased their prowess in the IPL, none have been able to match Warner’s incredible consistency. Coming in second on this impressive list is Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli, who has achieved this feat six times in the seasons of 2011, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2018, and now in 2023.

Following closely behind Kohli are Shikhar Dhawan and KL Rahul, both having achieved the milestone of scoring 500-plus runs in an IPL season five times. Dhawan achieved this feat in 2012, 2016, 2019, 2020, and 2021, while Rahul accomplished it in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022. Both Dhawan and Rahul have displayed their incredible batting skills and consistency throughout their IPL careers.

However, it is Warner who stands above the rest with his exceptional record of achieving this feat seven times, making him the most consistent batsman in terms of scoring 500-plus runs in an IPL season.

Batsmen with 500-plus runs in an IPL season most often: 

7 – David Warner (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2023)

6 – Virat Kohli (2011, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2023)

5 – Shikhar Dhawan (2012, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021)

5 – KL Rahul (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022)