sanjeev
khelja|16-01-2025
Batters often steal the show with their breathtaking sixes and fours in the fast-paced world of Indian Premier League (IPL), breaking countless records.
However, amidst the fireworks, playing dot balls is something that happens very rarerly.
Here are the top 5 batsmen who have played the most dot balls in Indian Premier League (IPL) history:
5. Robin Uthappa: A versatile IPL player, Robin Uthappa has represented several teams, including Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings. He has scored 4952 runs in 197 innings, with 1472 dot balls to his name.
4. David Warner: As the highest run-scorer among foreign players in Indian Premier League (IPL), David Warner has racked up 6565 runs in 183 innings, including 4 centuries. The former Aussie star has faced 1722 dot balls throughout his IPL career.
3. Rohit Sharma: India skipper Rohit Sharma has scored 6628 runs in 257 matches, with an average of 29.72 and a strike rate of 131. Over his career, he has played 1865 dot balls in 246 innings, securing the third spot.
2. Shikhar Dhawan: Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has enjoyed a stellar IPL career, scoring 6769 runs in 221 innings, including 2 centuries and 51 half-centuries. Dhawan has faced 1977 dot balls, placing him second on the list.
1. Virat Kohli: As the highest run-scorer in Indian Premier League (IPL), Virat Kohli has accumulated 8004 runs from 239 innings in 252 matches, with a strike rate of 131.97. Kohli has played 1986 dot balls, making him the player with the most dot balls in Indian Premier League (IPL) history.
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