IPL 2019: 5 Batsmen Who Could Break Virat Kohli's Fastest 5000 Runs Record

5000 career runs in the Indian Premier League is not an obvious feat for any batsmen. It takes stability, physical fitness, determination, hard work, and excellent ball striking skills to get there. The Chennai Super Kings batsman, Suresh Raina is the first player to reach 5000 runs mark in IPL. Virat Kohli, the current Indian captain, became the fastest batsmen to join the list on Thursday when he scored 46 runs against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede.

The Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper reached 5000 runs mark in his 165th IPL innings. Although Virat Kohli has done a marvelous achievement in the tournament, stats signifies that the record doesn't have a long life. Many batsmen are nearing the 5000 runs mark and are expected to make the list with a lesser number of matches.

Let's take a look at the five batsmen who could break Virat Kohli's fastest 5000 runs record.

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#5 Shikhar Dhawan (Delhi Capitals)

Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan is a sort of a batsman who will never give up until its ultimately over and his whole IPL career is an illustration of that. He started his IPL career in 2008 with the Delhi Daredevils before joining the Mumbai Indians in the third season. However, it was his 2016 season with Sun Risers Hyderabad which made him a top threat in the IPL. Dhawan played a crucial role in the triumph of his side in the season.

His overall IPL stats shows why he is an ideal selection in the list. The ritzy southpaw has counted 4168 runs in 146 matches that he has played, maintaining the strike rate and average in a margin of 123 and 33, respectively. Dhawan is just 932 runs away from the 5000 runs mark, and if he managed to reach there within 18 matches, Kohli's record will be slotted in the histories.

IPL Stats

Matches: 146 Runs: 4168 Average: 33.34 Strike Rate: 123.45 High Score: 95*

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#4 Ajinkya Rahane (Rajasthan Royals)

Ajinkya Rahane

When it comes to aggression and run-scoring abilities, Ajinkya Rahane is a vital cog in T20s. There's no doubt that the Indian Premier League played a crucial role in the upturn of Ajinkya Rahane as an expert T20 batsman.

Rahane's transformation from an accumulator to an audacious batsman in the critical situations has made him an excellent player in the format. He is also an excellent athlete in the field.

Ajinkya Rahane has scored 3524 runs in 129 matches at a strike-rate of 120.80. His only ton came against Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. It's a no brainer, Rahane is one of the most consistent batsmen in the Indian Premier League. His batting prowess, consistency, and stunning stats in the Indian Premier League makes Rahane an important contender in the list.

IPL Stats

Matches: 129 Runs: 3524 Average: 33.24 Strike Rate: 120.80 High Score: 103*

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#3 AB de Villiers (Royal Challengers Bangalore)

AB de Villiers

It is vicious to pick a list of best in the white ball cricket without this South African batsman. Arguably South Africa's greatest batsman since the legendary Gary Kirsten, AB de Villiers had been a passionate cricketer since his adolescent days.

Coming to the top order, ABD is an expert batsman in the slot. His stats while chasing underlines the above statement. Mr.360 has scored two tons during his time with Royal Challengers Bangalore. His partnership with Chris Gayle, Virat Kohli helped his team on numerous instances.

From his 143 IPL outings, de Villiers has scored 4033 runs at a 151.01 strike rate. An average of 39.92 points his stability in the tournament. Mr.360 justifies the slot in the list for his exceptional batting skills and his consistency with the Bangalore franchise.

IPL Stats

Matches: 144 Runs: 4033 Average: 39.92 Strike Rate: 151.01 High Score: 133*

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#2 Chris Gayle (Kings XI Punjab)

Chris Gayle

There are very few instances in world cricket which are better than witnessing a free-flowing Chris Gayle at his prime form. One of the most gifted batsmen in the white ball cricket, Chris Gayle debuted for Kolkata Knight Riders in the year 2009. However, the turnaround in his IPL career transpired when he was bought by the Royal Challengers Bangalore franchise.

From his 115 IPL outings, the Master Storm has scored 4133 runs at a 151.17 strike rate. In IPL 6, Gayle clasped the headlines with his remarkable show with the bat. His 175 runs staging against Pune Warriors India at the Chinnaswamy Stadium stands out as the best ever performance by a batsman in the IPL and T20 history.

Gayle's superb striking skills, hand-eye coordination and extraordinary stats in the IPL made him one of the best players in the tournament. If Gayle maintained his form, reaching the 5000 runs mark will be a cakewalk for the Caribbean Giant.

IPL Stats

Matches: 115 Runs: 4133 Average: 41.33 Strike Rate: 1501.17 High Score: 175*

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#1 David Warner (Sunrisers Hyderabad)

David Warner

David Warner is one of the most devastating and consistent batsmen the tournament has ever witnessed. His potential to clear the boundary lines using his power and expertise has earned him followers all over the world. He has served 2 teams in the Indian Premier League till now - Delhi Daredevils and Sunrisers Hyderabad.

David Warner has played 117 matches in the Indian Premier League and scored 4268 runs at an average of 41.26 including 3 centuries and 38 fifties. He holds a strike rate of 143.03 in the tournament. The southpaw from Australia is just 932 runs short of the 5000 runs mark. With almost 48 matches left to attain the record, Warner is expected to make the list with fewer matches than the other players in the list.

IPL Stats

Matches: 117 Runs: 4268 Average: 41.26 Strike Rate: 143.03 High Score: 126

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