Top 5 batsmen with most runs as a teenager in IPL
Four players have scored more than 500 runs as a teenager in IPL history.
Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the most competitive franchise T20 leagues in the world as it features world-class players from different countries. Hence, performing consistently in IPL is tough, but doing it as a teenager is even more exceptional.
Over the years, IPL has provided a big platform for many youngsters to establish their careers. A handful of such youngsters dominated with their batting in their early years and made a massive impact with their consistent performances. In this listicle, let’s take a glance at five batters with the most runs as teenagers in IPL history.
Which batsman holds the record for most runs as a teenager in IPL?
Prithvi Shaw holds the record for most runs as a teenager in IPL with 598 runs.
How many batsmen have scored more than 500 runs as teenagers Indian Premier League?
Four batsmen have scored more than 500 runs as teenagers in IPL. They are Prithvi Shaw, Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson, and Rishabh Pant.
Here are the players with the most runs as teenagers in IPL (Top 5)
| Player Name | Runs |
|---|---|
| Prithvi Shaw | 598 |
| Ishan Kishan | 594 |
| Rishabh Pant | 564 |
| Sanju Samson | 545 |
| Shubman Gill | 499 |
Top 5 batsmen who scored the most runs as a teenager in IPL
5. Shubman Gill – 499 runs
Shubman Gill, who is the current captain of Gujarat Titans (GT), sits fifth on this list. The right-handed batsman made his debut in IPL in the 2018 edition for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Before reaching the age of 20, he scored 499 runs in 24 innings at an average of 33.26, which also included four half-centuries.
4. Sanju Samson – 545 runs
Sanju Samson is one of the players who made his debut in IPL at a very young age. The right-handed batsman played his first season for Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 2013 edition. As a teenager, he mustered 545 runs in 23 innings at an average of 25.95 and a strike rate of 120.84. He also hammered three half-centuries.
3. Rishabh Pant – 564 runs
Wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant got recognition after his fabulous performance for Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) in IPL 2018, where he scored 684 runs in 14 games to finish as the second-highest run-scorer.
However, he made his debut in the 2016 edition. Before reaching 20 years, Pant scored 564 runs in 24 games at a strike rate of 151.20 and three half-centuries. Pant will lead Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026.
2. Ishan Kishan – 594 runs
Ishan Kishan is another batter who rose to fame with his impressive performance in IPL as a youngster. The left-handed batsman made his debut in the 2016 edition for Gujarat Lions and represented them till 2017.
He later joined Mumbai Indians in 2018, where he earned a lot of limelight as an opening batter. He was a teenager from the 2016 to 2018 editions and scored 594 runs in 27 innings at an average of 22.0. He also hammered three half-centuries.
1. Prithvi Shaw- 598 runs
Prithvi Shaw is one of the batters who made a big impact in his initial years in the IPL. The right-handed batter played his maiden season for Delhi Daredevils in 2018, where he scored 245 runs in nine games. As a teenager, Shaw scored 598 runs in 25 games with four half-centuries, including a highest score of 99 runs.
Which batsman holds the record for most runs as a teenager in IPL?
Prithvi Shaw (598 runs) holds the record for most runs as a teenager in Indian Premier League.
Who are the top five batsmen with the most runs as teenagers in Indian Premier League?
Top five batsmen with the most runs as teenagers in IPL are as follows- Prithvi Shaw (598 runs), Ishan Kishan (594 runs), Rishabh Pant (564 runs), Sanju Samson (545 runs), and Shubman Gill (499 runs).
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