Top 5 Players to Score Fastest 5000 Runs in IPL

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April 23, 2025

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Top 5 Players to Score Fastest 5000 Runs in IPL

The Indian Premier League is the flagship tournament for cricket in this country. This eventful T20 league is the biggest across the world, and each year its scale only keeps expanding further. With players new and experienced from different nations come together to mark their presence, they enjoy the appreciation and love of their fans that comes their way.

As is the case every year and with the ongoing IPL 2025 too, the 18^th edition of this league, new cricketers impress the audiences with their skills and prowess, creating records one after the other. Whether it’s the bowling or batting, new records are slashed and established. In a landmark moment, one such new record was created post match number 40 of the IPL 2025 match between Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants. DC’s star wicket-keeper batsman, KL Rahul became the fastest player to score 5000 runs in the history of IPL. This special feat was achieved during the clash between LSG and DC at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday, which was eventually won by the Capitals.

Rahul knocked a flawless unbeaten half-century, guiding his team to a crucial sixth win of the season. He reached the 5000-run milestone in just 130 innings, surpassing David Warner, who previously held the record in terms of the number of innings taken for this particular record. On this special occasion, let’s take a look at the top five players to score the fastest 5000 runs in IPL history.

Shikhar Dhawan – 168 innings

The ever-consistent and original IPL veteran, Shikhar Dhawan ranks on the fifth place among the fastest batter to reach the 5000-run mark. The Delhi-born southpaw had achieved this milestone during his stylish century knock for then team Delhi Capitals against Punjab Kings in Dubai back in IPL 2020.

He reached this mark in just 168 innings, which was a big deal during those days. Dhawan further cemented his image as a modern-day batting expert and one of the greatest in white-ball cricket, courtesy his flamboyance, composure and unmatched consistency.

AB de Villiers, Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, David Warner, Virat Kohli

AB de Villiers – 161 innings

The next on this list is the South African legend, AB de Villiers. The original Mr. 360 of the IPL tournament, his presence on this list undoubtedly is justified. ABD ranks fourth among the players to score the fastest 5000 IPL runs.

Widely regarded as one of the best overseas players in the league’s history, he reached the milestone in just 161 innings and is a modern-day inspiration for cricketers all over. This remarkable feat was achieved by the RCB Hall of Famer during a brilliant not out 75-run knock against the Delhi Capitals in Ahmedabad during IPL 2021. His innings further solidified his legacy as one of the most impactful and consistent performers in India’s Premier T20 competition.

Virat Kohli – 157 innings

Virat Kohli and titles have become synonymous over the years, for there is hardly a record list which does not feature his name, irrespective of the format. He is hailed as a chase master, a run-machine and a modern-day master. King Kohli’s name has been etched deep in the IPL history books and was among the first ones to cross the 5000-run mark.

The legendary batsman achieved this milestone in just 157 innings during a home game for his team Royal Challengers Bengaluru, against the Mumbai Indians a few years go in IPL 2019. His consistency and hunger for runs is still second to none, with an unsatiating drive to perform on every occasion. This quality sets him apart and makes him a true icon of the league.

AB de Villiers, Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, David Warner, Virat Kohli

David Warner – 135 innings

David Warner was once the fastest to reach the 5000-run milestone in IPL history and kept the record in his name for almost five years. Renowned as one of the tournament’s finest batters, Warner enjoyed his time in the league as he also went on to win a title as captain with Sunrisers Hyderabad back in 2016. Known for his explosive starts and remarkable consistency, he made scoring big runs look effortless season after season. He reached the 5000-run mark during IPL 2020 against Kolkata Knight Riders in Abu Dhabi.

KL Rahul – 130 innings

He is the latest entrant into the supreme IPL 5000 run club, claiming the top position to leave everyone behind and become the title holder of this elite record. KL surely did it in some style, as this remarkable accomplishment was achieved during a clash with his former team Lucknow Super Giants, on their home venue in Lucknow. Rahul himself was a captain of this team for three years and so to defeat them and earn this reward is truly satisfying.

The Karnataka-born cricketer represents the Delhi Capitals now, and since the start of this season he has been a real match-winner for them. This milestone moment has placed him in high regard, helping him earn the label of Mr. Consistent, thanks to his sheer brilliance with the bat.