In today's article, we are going to talk about who is the Top 5 Most Dangerous batsman in IPL History.

The ultimate weapon for a team in the shortest format in the game is the hitters. Like it or not, the T20 format is not designed for consistent hitters, who take the time to set in the crease, but for hitters who can activate the team from the start. In the Indian Premier League (IPL), the cricket world witnessed some breathtaking knocks over the years and batsmen often proved how dangerous they can be with the bat.

1. AB de Villiers

AB de Villiers tops the list for his blazing IPL show over the years for Royal Challengers Bangalore. It has been a nightmare for the bowlers to face them and he has all the shots under his skill set and can play shots in any corner of the baseball field. AB de Villiers is considered the most dangerous hitter in IPL history due to his finishing skills with the bat.

He has a strike rate of 151.68 in this tournament and scored 304050. He also averages 39.70 with the bat and is the ninth top scorer in tournament history.

 A well-rounded player, AB de Villiers looks absolutely the best in T20 cricket. Although he has retired from International Cricket, he is active in the T20 franchise tournament worldwide. With a strike rate of over 150, it should come as no surprise that he is considered the most dangerous hitter in IPL history. Last year, the former South African skipper spoke about his decision to retire from all forms of cricket. 

 Abd has been a vital player in the Royal Challengers Bangalore team. He has been a part of RCB for quite a few years and played many match-winning shots for the team in the Indian Premier League and the Mr.360 will be missed by fans.

2. Suresh Raina

If we talk about consistency in IPL the first name that comes to mind is Suresh Raina. He has consistently played good cricket over the years and has been a pivotal player for the Chennai Super Kings. Raina is the second best scorer in IPL history with 5528 points and has a strikeout rate of 137.14. He also played the most games in IPL history (205 games) 

 Raina scored 39.50 and 100 in 205 games in this tournament. He also becomes the best scorer of all time in the latest IPL tournament.

 Prior to the start of IPL 2021, IPL Mr. Suresh Raina, whose base price was Rs 2 crore, did not sell in the mega auction and shocked many critics and cricket fans. However, he is the second most dangerous player in IPL history.

3. Chris Gayle

The West Indies' deadliest player of all time might have caught up with his age, but he is undoubtedly the most powerful batsman in IPL history. 

He has a mighty strike rate of 148.96 and has an outrageous record of scoring 6 31 50 in this tournament. Chris Gayle also scored 175 * in a game against the Pune Warriors now known as the Rising Pune Supergiant, which is the highest score in a single inning in IPL history.

Hands down, Chris Gayle is the epitome of destruction. The West Indies hitter has scored tons of points in T20 cricket and is considered one of the most dangerous hitters in the IPL. Chris Gayle illuminated the inaugural edition of the IPL with a stellar century to his credit and also boasts the record of becoming the first person to reach a century in a T20 World Cup 

 One of the league's biggest hitters and T20 legend, Universal boss Chris Gayle may have played his final game in the Indian Premier League last season and gave up this season.

4. David Warner


David Warner is the best points scorer in the history of the Sunrisers Hyderabad with 5449 points in 150 games with an average of 37.39. David Warner is another notable player, who has managed to perform consistently over the years and has proven himself to be the most dangerous hitter in the IPL for the opposition every time he has opened the innings for the Sunrisers Hyderabad. David Warner won the Sunrisers Hyderabad their first IPL title with his outstanding captain and batting.

Warner has an outstanding strike rate of 139.96 and scored 50 fifty four hundred. David Warner's consistency in scoring points also speaks for him as he averages 43.17, one of the highest in IPL history.

David Warner and Destruction are often synonymous. Warner also smashed the points he earned during the 2016 IPL, in which he scored 848 points in 17 games with an average of 60.57. David Warner is counted among the most dangerous hitters in the IPL. Overall, Warner played 81 T20s, scoring 2,265 points with a strike rate of 139.

 On the list of the most dangerous players of this IPL, Warner is number four.

5. Virat Kohli


Virat Kohli's strike rate may not be as high as other dangerous hitters in the IPL, but his correct execution of the shot and excellent club consistency prevails. Whether it's cricket in international format or the Indian Premier League, Kohli continues to rack up scores. Despite not winning any IPL titles, Kohli is the top scorer in IPL history with 6,283 runs in 207 games averaging 37.39.

Virat Kohli is the only Indian hitter in IPL history to score 500 points in this tournament and the statistics are enough to show why he is considered one of the most dangerous hitter in IPL history. Virat Kohli had his best season in 2016. 

Virat took the RCB to the final only to lose to Sunrisers Hyderabad in the classic clash. He scored 973 points in 16 games with an average of 81.08. Its strike rate of 152.03 was the best strike rate of the following season. In fact, Virat Kohli was the most dangerous hitter in the 2016 IPL. 

He set a record of four centuries in a single edition and seven half centuries. Last season, Virat Kohli captained the Royal Challengers Bangalore for the last time after the team lost to Kolkata Knight Riders and was eliminated from the 2021 IPL. 

Kohli had also previously revealed that the 2021 IPL will be the last. season in which he would have captained the RCB team, but will remain with the team as a player. On the list of the most dangerous players in this IPL, King Kohli is number five.