Batsmen with Most Runs in Death Overs in IPL 

Batsmen with Most Runs in Death Overs in IPL: The death overs, spanning overs 16-20 in T20 cricket, are often the most thrilling phase of an innings. With only a few overs left, batsmen have to score quick runs, even at the risk of losing wickets. This requires immense skill under pressure. Below look at Batsmen with Most Runs in Death Overs in IPL .

5 Players with Most Runs scored in Death Overs in IPL

Most Runs in Death Overs in IPL

PLAYER	RUNS IN DEATH OVERS	INNINGS	STRIKE RATE	SIXES
MS Dhoni	2786	172	189.00	175
Kieron Pollard	1708	117	181.50	127
Dinesh Karthik	1565	117	186.97	91
AB de Villiers	1421	75	232.56	112
Ravindra Jadeja	1420	130	159.73	69
Rohit Sharma	1176	75	196.65	79
Hardik Pandya	1126	78	183.98	82
Virat Kohli	1099	69	200.91	71
Andre Russell	1065	63	203.63	93
David Miller	988	75	177.69	60

#1. MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni, a former Indian captain, holds the record for scoring the most runs during the death overs in IPL matches. He has amassed an impressive total of 2786 runs in this crucial phase of the game, maintaining a remarkable strike rate of 187.

Additionally, Dhoni has hit 175 sixes during the death overs, showcasing his ability to unleash powerful shots. It is his combination of powerful hitting and composure under pressure that firmly establishes him as the greatest finisher in the history of the IPL.

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#2. Kieron Pollard  

When it comes to batting in the death overs, West Indian all-rounder Kieron Pollard is right behind MS Dhoni. He has scored an impressive 1,708 runs in the final stages of IPL games.

Pollard has hit an incredible 127 sixes and has a fantastic strike rate of 181. His amazing ability to hit boundaries easily in the last overs makes him a very valuable player in this part of the game.

#3. Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik, an experienced wicketkeeper, has scored 1565 runs in the final overs of IPL matches. With a strike rate of 182, his clean hitting makes him a valuable player in the closing stages of the game.

#4. AB de Villiers

Batting in the top order for Royal Challengers Bangalore, AB de Villiers has been a standout performer in the final overs of IPL matches. He has scored an impressive 1,421 runs in these crucial moments. What really sets him apart is his amazing strike rate of 232, the highest among batsmen with at least 500 runs in the death overs.

#5. Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja, a versatile player, often bats in the lower middle order and has scored more than 1420 runs in IPL matches.

He maintains an impressive strike rate of 158 when coming in to bat late in the game. Playing for CSK, Jadeja has played numerous crucial innings in the death overs, utilizing his powerful style of play.

Conclusion  

In conclusion, MS Dhoni stands out as the best finisher in IPL history, showing both great power and calm under pressure in the death overs. Players like Pollard, ABD, and Jadeja have also scored many runs in the late overs, proving their skill in this crucial part of the game.