Top 5 batsmen with most runs for RCB in IPL

Two batsmen have scored more than 4500 runs for RCB in the IPL.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have been part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) since the first edition in 2008. Although RCB have never won any IPL title, they have been a dominating side in the tournament.

The franchise ended up as runners-up in three editions- 2009, 2011, and 2016. They have also made it to the playoffs in 10 out of 18 seasons. Rahul Dravid-led RCB in the first edition in 2008. Later, legends like Anil Kumble, Daniel Vettori, Virat Kohli, and Faf du Plessis also took the reins of the side. Now, Rajat Patidar is the captain of the team in IPL 2025.

Over the years, many powerful batsmen have played for the side in the IPL. Some of them remained associated with the team for many seasons and scored many runs for the team. On that note, let’s look at the five batsmen with the most runs for RCB.

5. Jacques Kallis- 1271 runs

Former South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis grabs the fifth spot in this list. He was part of the team for the first three seasons from 2008 to 2010. Kallis slammed 1271 runs in 46 matches at an average of 33.44. He also smacked 11 half-centuries for the side with a top knock of an unbeaten 89 runs.

4. Faf du Plessis- 1636 runs

In IPL 2022, RCB inducted Faf du Plessis in their squad and also named him the new skipper. He was part of the side across three seasons till IPL 2024. During his stay in the team, the right-handed batsman slammed 1636 runs in 45 games at an average of 38.04. Plessis also slammed 15 fifties for the team, which also included a 96-run knock.

3. Chris Gayle- 3420 runs

Chris Gayle captures the third place in this list. Gayle joined RCB in the 2011 season and was part of the side till 2017. He was one of the most dangerous openers in his prime.

He played 91 matches for RCB and slammed 3420 runs, averaging 43.29. Gayle also slammed five centuries and 21 half-centuries and five centuries to go with the best of 175*. He also held a stunning strike rate of 154.40.

2. AB de Villiers- 4522 runs

AB de Villiers spent the bulk of his IPL career with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. He joined the side in the 2011 edition and remained a part of the team till his retirement in 2021. The right-handed batter played 157 matches and slammed 4522 runs in 145 innings for the team. At an average of 41.10, the South African legend hammered two centuries and 37 half-centuries.

1. Virat Kohli – 9030 runs

Virat Kohli steals the top spot on this list with 9030 runs. Kohli joined RCB in the 2008 edition and is part of the same franchise to date. He also led the team from 2013 to the 2021 season. He has so far played 280 games for the team and owns an average of 39.60.

Kohli has also slammed 8 centuries and 65 half-centuries for the team. Notably, this also includes his performances in the IPL and now-defunct Champions League.

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