With the league stage of IPL 2026 concluded, attention has turned to the playoffs. In Qualifier 1, defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Gujarat Titans in Dharamsala, while the Eliminator will see Sunrisers Hyderabad take on Rajasthan Royals. Fireworks are guaranteed, and the playoffs provide the perfect stage for thrilling performances. Over the years, IPL playoffs have delivered incredible action and memorable moments. With key figures like Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill in focus, let us examine the all-time playoff records in both batting and bowling departments.
Most Runs in IPL Playoffs
In the batting department, Chennai Super Kings legend Suresh Raina, often called Mr. IPL or Mr. Playoff, leads the chart for most runs in IPL playoffs. The left-handed batsman accumulated 714 runs in 24 playoff matches at a strike rate of 155.21. Playing for CSK and Gujarat Lions (GL), Raina scored seven fifties in these matches. CSK legend and five-time IPL-winning captain MS Dhoni holds the second position with 523 runs in 28 matches (23 innings) at a strike rate of 132.07. Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill is third with 475 runs in just 11 playoff matches, striking at 144.81 with an average of 47.5. GT will hope their captain replicates his playoff performances against RCB. Mumbai Indians duo Suryakumar Yadav and Rohit Sharma complete the top five run-getters with 406 and 405 runs respectively. In contrast, RCB icon Virat Kohli, the highest run-scorer in IPL history, has a dismal playoff record: 396 runs in 17 matches at a strike rate of 121.10, with only two fifty-plus scores. RCB skipper Rajat Patidar, however, has scored 245 runs at a strike rate of 172.53 and an astonishing average of 81.66.
Top 5 Run Scorers in IPL Playoffs
- Suresh Raina (CSK, GL): 714 runs, average 37.57, strike rate 155.21, highest score 87
- MS Dhoni (CSK, RPS): 523 runs, average 34.06, strike rate 132.07, highest score 63
- Shubman Gill (KKR, GT): 475 runs, average 47.5, strike rate 144.81, highest score 129
- Suryakumar Yadav (KKR, MI): 406 runs, average 36.9, strike rate 138.56, highest score 71
- Rohit Sharma (MI, DC): 405 runs, average 18.4, strike rate 116.7, highest score 81
Highest Individual Scores in Playoffs
Shubman Gill holds the record for the highest individual score in playoffs, scoring a brilliant 129 off 60 balls against Mumbai Indians in 2023. Virender Sehwag is second with 122 for Kings XI Punjab against CSK in 2014. Shane Watson’s match-winning 117 for CSK in 2018, Wriddhiman Saha’s unbeaten 115 for KXIP in 2014, and Murali Vijay’s 113 for CSK in 2012 complete the top five.
Top 5 Highest Scores in IPL Playoffs
- Shubman Gill (GT): 129, 2023, strike rate 215
- Virender Sehwag (KXIP): 122, 2014, strike rate 210.34
- Shane Watson (CSK): 117, 2018, strike rate 205.06
- Wriddhiman Saha (KXIP): 115*, 2014, strike rate 209.09
- Murali Vijay (CSK): 113, 2012, strike rate 194.82
Most Wickets in IPL Playoffs
The record for most wickets in IPL playoffs belongs to Chennai Super Kings’ Dwayne Bravo, who took 28 wickets in 19 playoff matches. Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is second with 21 wickets in 24 matches. Former GT and CSK speedster Mohit Sharma holds third place with 20 wickets in just 10 matches at an average of 15.8. Current Rajasthan Royals spinner Ravindra Jadeja has 19 wickets in 23 matches, placing him fifth.
Top 5 Wicket-Takers in IPL Playoffs
- Dwayne Bravo (CSK, GL): 28 wickets, economy 8.21, average 18.96
- R Ashwin (CSK, DC, RR): 21 wickets, economy 7.5, average 30.23
- Mohit Sharma (CSK, GT): 20 wickets, economy 8.77, average 15.8
- Trent Boult (MI, RR, DC, SRH, KKR): 19 wickets, economy 8.16, average 21.5
- Ravindra Jadeja (RR, CSK, GL): 19 wickets, economy 7.75, average 22.52
Best Bowling Figures in Playoffs
Akash Madhwal holds the record for best bowling figures in a playoff match, taking 5/5 for Mumbai Indians against Lucknow Super Giants in 2023. Mohit Sharma is second with 5/10 for GT against MI in 2023. Doug Bollinger (4/13 for CSK in 2010), Dhawal Kulkarni (4/14 for GL in 2016), and Jasprit Bumrah (4/14 for MI in 2020) complete the top five.
Top 5 Best Bowling Figures in IPL Playoffs
- Akash Madhwal (MI): 5/5, economy 1.42, 2023
- Mohit Sharma (GT): 5/10, economy 4.28, 2023
- Doug Bollinger (CSK): 4/13, economy 3.25, 2010
- Dhawal Kulkarni (GL): 4/14, economy 3.5, 2016
- Jasprit Bumrah (MI): 4/14, economy 3.5, 2020
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