There are many left-handed batters who have performed at their best in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The left-handed batters bat with great elegance and make batting look easy. Southpaws like David Warner, Shikhar Dhawan, and more have dominated the IPL tournament over the years. A few southpaws will have a special place in IPL Betting 2024. Before knowing who can be instrumental in the upcoming season, read about the prominent names so far in the IPL history.
Talented Left-Handed Batters to Grace IPL
The following is a list of left-handed batters who have scored the most runs in the IPL tournament:
Shikhar Dhawan – 6617 Runs
- Shikhar Dhawan, with 6617 runs, leads the way when it comes to scoring the most runs by a left-handed batter in the IPL tournament.
- In 216 IPL innings, Shikhar Dhawan has scored 6617 runs at a 35.38 average and a 127.17 strike rate. He has scored 50 half-centuries and two centuries in the IPL.
- Shikhar Dhawan has been part of the IPL since 2008 and has represented the Deccan Chargers, Mumbai Indians, the Punjab Kings, and the Sunrisers Hyderabad.
David Warner – 6397 Runs
- David Warner, the most consistent and destructive left-handed batter, is second on the list of most runs by a left-handed batter in the IPL.
- In 176 IPL innings, David Warner has scored 6397 runs at a 41.53 average and 139.91 strike rate. He has scored 61 half-centuries and four centuries in the IPL.
- David Warner has been part of the IPL since 2009 and has represented the Delhi Capitals and the Sunrisers Hyderabad.
- David Warner has won the orange award three times: in 2015, 2017, and 2019, the most by any batter in the IPL.
- David Warner also led the Sunrisers Hyderabad team to the IPL title in the 2016 season.
Suresh Raina – 5528 Runs
- Suresh Raina, also known as Mr. IPL, has been one of the most dynamic batters in IPL history.
- In 200 IPL innings, Suresh Raina has scored 5528 runs at a 32.51 average and 136.73 strike rate. He has scored 39 half-centuries and one century in the IPL, with 100* being his highest score.
- Suresh Raina was part of the IPL from 2008 to 2021 and represented the Chennai Super Kings and the Gujarat Lions.
Chris Gayle – 4965 Runs
- Chris Gayle, the universe boss, can take down any bowling attack on a given day.
- In 141 IPL innings, Chris Gayle has scored 4965 runs at a 39.72 average and a 148.96 strike rate. He has scored 31 half-centuries and six centuries, with 175* being his highest score.
- Chris Gayle was part of the IPL from 2009 to 2021 and represented the Kolkata Knight Riders, the Kings XI Punjab, the Punjab Kings, and the Royal Challengers Bangalore.
- Chris Gayle won the orange cap award two times: in 2011 and 2012.
Gautam Gambhir – 4217 Runs
- Gautam Gambhir, a dashing opening batter, led the Kolkata Knight Riders to two IPL titles.
- In 152 IPL innings, Gautam Gambhir has scored 4217 runs at a 31 average and a 123.88 strike rate. He has 36 half-centuries to his name, with 93 being his highest score.
- Gautam Gambhir was a part of the IPL from 2008 to 2018 and represented the Delhi Capitals and the Kolkata Knight Riders.
Probable Left-Handed Batters to Score Most Runs in IPL 2024
The following is a list of probable left-handed batters who could score the most runs in the IPL 2024 season:
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- David Warner
- Shikhar Dhawan
- Tilak Verma
- Abhishek Sharma
Concluding Thoughts
The left-handed batters bat with great fluency and are a great joy to watch, especially when they play proper cricket shots. IPL has been blessed with talented and consistent soutpaws like David Warner, Chris Gayle, Shikhar Dhawan, Gautam Gambhir, and more.
Currently, the IPL has young and talented left-handed batters like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rachin Ravindra, Rinku Singh, and more whom cricket fans are looking forward to watching in the IPL 2024 season.
