Indian Premier League: Batters with most runs against spinners
Every year, spinners play a crucial role in making the Indian Premier League (IPL) a success. A number of Indian grounds offer pitches that assist the spinners. Decks used in Chennai, Lucknow, and Delhi certainly test the batters' technique and application against spin. Therefore, Indian batters are accustomed to tackling spin well. Here are the highest run-scorers against spinners in the cash-rich league.
Virat Kohli: 2,795 runs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli is the most successful batter in the IPL in terms of runs. He has over 7,500 runs under his belt. Kohli has scored as many as 2,795 runs against spinners at an incredible average of 54.80. He has also fallen to them a total of 51 times. Kohli strikes at 123.56 in this regard (104 sixes and 172 fours).
David Warner: 2,367 runs
Delhi Capitals opener David Warner follows Kohli on this list. He has racked up 2,367 runs off 1,679 balls against spinners in the IPL. Notably, Warner has a better strike rate when facing spin (140.97). Like Kohli, his average against spinners also goes past 50 (53.79). Warner has been dismissed 44 times by spinners, while the tally includes 534 dot balls.
Shikhar Dhawan: 2,248 runs
Shikhar Dhawan is another opener who fares well against spin in the cash-rich league. Although Dhawan's strike rate is on the lower side (124.06), he has racked up 2,248 runs in this regard. The left-handed batter averages 34.06 against spinners. Dhawan has been dismissed on 66 occasions by spinners in the IPL. His tally also has 71 sixes.
Rohit Sharma: 2,196 runs
Dhawan's long-time opening partner Rohit Sharma occupies the fourth spot on this list. The latter has an array of strokes against spinners, including his stylish sweep, but the number of his dismissals is 74. Rohit, who cashes in during the Powerplay, has a strike rate of 113.84 against spin. This battle includes 76 sixes, 151 fours, and 669 dot balls.
Suresh Raina: 2,121 runs
Mr. IPL, Suresh Raina is the only other batter with over 2,000 runs against spinners in the tournament. Raina, who earned applause for his trademark inside-out shot, tackled spin well. The left-handed batter slammed 2,121 runs at 32.63 against spinners in the IPL. He averaged 32.63 and struck at 130.20 in this regard. Raina struck 82 maximums against spin.
