IPL 2026 has been a batter's dominant show so far. This season, KL Rahul became the first Indian to score over 150 runs, while Virat Kohli registered his record-breaking 9th ton. Meanwhile, Abhishek batters at a strike rate of over 200. Check the top 5 run-scorers of the season so far.
Sunrisers Hyderabad's Heinrich Klaasen is currently the leading run-scorer of the IPL 2026. He has amassed 508 runs in 12 matches at a strike rate of 153.93. Courtesy of his strong batting performances, Hyderabad are third on the IPL points table. Meanwhile, batting at four, the flamboyant batter has already hit five half-centuries this season.
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Gujarat Titans Sai Sudharsan is second on the list of leading run-scorers. The young India international has made 501 runs in 12 matches at a strike rate of 155.10. He had a poor start to the season, but since the cricketer returned to form, Gujarat's fortune changed, as they are now second on the points table.
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Even at 37, star batter Virat Kohli is in the top three of the leading run-scorer charts. He has amassed 484 runs in 12 innings at a strike rate of 165.75. He has hit five half-centuries so far this season and also a ton against Kolkata Knight Riders. The RCB veteran is still a force to reckon with and can once again bring silverware for the franchise.
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The second Sunrisers Hyderabad player to feature in the list in Abhishek Sharma. He had a rather quiet T20 World Cup 2026, but since the final, the southpaw has been in fantastic touch. So far, he has made 481 runs in 12 matches in the league, at a blistering strike rate of 209.13. Like Klaasen, he has played a vital role in helping Hyderabad almost secure a playoffs spot.
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Over the years, KL Rahul has been subjected to immense criticism for his strike rate. However, in IPL 2026, he didn't just score runs but also bat at a strike rate of 177.98. He has made 477 runs in 12 matches and is currently the fifth-leading run-scorer of the season. However, he couldn't help Delhi Capitals remain in a favourable position.
