The Indian Premier League 2023, has been one of the most exciting and eventful seasons of the cash-rich league. The tournament has witnessed some action-packed matches with some nail-biting finishes. However, the batter-friendly game has entertained the audience and players will be keen to do so in upcoming games too.
However, it is worth noting that Left-hand batters have dominated the Indian Premier League despite having a hefty number of right-hand players. Of the top 10 top scorers of the league, six are lefties. So today, we will discuss the top three Right-handed batters, who have shone between these lefties with their amazing consistent performances.
3. Ab De Villiers (5162 runs)
Star South Africa batter Ab De Villiers is one of the most celebrated foreign players in India. He was an integral part of Royal Challengers Bangalore and led them to various amazing and nail-biting victories. However, his batting performance, along with Virat Kohli, in the year 2016 will always remain one of the best partnerships in IPL history.
The right-handed batter has scored 5162 runs in the Indian Premier League. He has played 185 matches, while playing for RCB and Delhi Capitals. He has an amazing average of 39.70 and a strike rate of 151.68, highest on this list. De Villiers has scored 40 half-centuries and three centuries in the league with 133 being his highest score.
2. Rohit Sharma (6063 runs)
India skipper Rohit Sharma is the most successful player in the Indian Premier League. He has won six IPL titles, including five as a captain. Rohit has led Mumbai Indians to the glory that other teams dream of. The right-handed batter has represented MI since 2011 after playing three seasons for Deccan Chargers.
His amazing batting performances and effortless hitting abilities have made him one of the most successful batters in the league. He has scored 6063 runs in the 235 matches at an average of 30.22. He has a strike rate of 130.03 and has hammered 41 half-centuries and a century. His highest score of unbeaten 109 runs came against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2012 at Eden Gardens.
1. Virat Kohli (6988 runs)
Star India batter Virat Kohli doesn’t need any introduction. His bat is enough to introduce him to any list related to batting. The star batter has led Royal Challengers Bangalore for almost a decade with the bat. He has been one of the most consistent players in the tournament and his amazing 963 runs in a season is a record yet to be broken.
The 35-year-old batter has scored 6988 runs in 232 matches at an average of 36.52. Though he has the worst strike rate (129) among the players on this list he has scored 47 half-centuries and five centuries in the tournament. He has been phenomenal throughout the tournament and will be soon touching the 7000 runs mark.