Top 5 batters with most runs against KKR in IPL

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have been a dominating team in the Indian Premier League (IPL) throughout the 17 seasons. While they haven't been a consistent team, they have managed to win the title three times. This speaks volumes about the team and the management for grabbing some astounding players in the auction. In 2024, KKR went on to lift their third trophy under Shreyas Iyer and mentor Gautam Gambhir. 

After ten years, the team won the trophy. This year's IPL auction also went well for KKR as they picked up some quality players, including Venkatesh Iyer. However, over the years, there have been several players from various franchises who have scored well against KKR in the IPL. 

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Here are the top five players with the most runs against KKR: 

5. Suresh Raina

Before Virat Kohli claimed the throne, Suresh Raina was the leading run scorer of the IPL for the longest time. It was after his retirement that Kohli dethroned him. CSK's player, Raina, was the best batter at one point in time, scoring runs in every season. He also had a record of scoring 400+ runs in all the seasons. Against KKR, Raina scored 829 runs, and the best innings were in the 2012 finals, where he scored 75 runs, which ended in the losing cause. In 205 matches, he scored 5528 runs in the tournament. 

4. Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan is another pure batter who has scored tonnes of runs against KKR in the IPL tournament. He has scored 907 runs against KKR and is the highest run scorer against them. Dhawan is a quick scorer, and while opening, he gets the powerplays to strike the balls out of the park. The lefty batter played for many franchises, including the Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals, and Deccan Chargers. 

3. Virat Kohli 

IPL's leading runscorer, Virat Kohli, is one of the best batters in the tournament. Nevertheless, he has scored around 962 runs against KKR, helping RCB win games. RCB's 49 runs all out will always be etched in the memories of the fans, but Kohli has always made sure not to repeat the same thing again. Overall, in the tournament, he has played 252 games and has scored 8004 runs. There is no one near this score, and until Kohli retires, he has the chance to get past 1000 runs, scripting history. 

2. Rohit Sharma

Mumbai Indians' former captain Rohit Sharma has scored many runs in the IPL tournament, but 1070 runs have come against KKR. He's the second on the list. He has a chance to surpass Warner and take the lead in this season. With his scintillating batting performance at the top order, Rohit has always scored tonnes of runs for MI in the IPL. In total, he has scored 6628 runs in 257 games. 

1. David Warner

David Warner is one of the players who has played for multiple franchises, including Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Delhi Capitals (DC). Also, he is the highest run scorer against KKR with 1093 runs. The left-handed player is a prolific batter who has many shots under his belt. He has scored runs consistently in the tournament and helped his team win games. When SRH won the finals in 2016, he was with the team, giving them great starts. He scored 848 runs in 17 innings and was below Virat Kohli on the Orange Cap list. 

FAQ

1. Who has scored the most runs against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL history?

A. David Warner has scored the most runs against KKR.

2. Which batter has the best average against KKR in IPL?

A. Chris Gayle has the best average against KKR, 43.75.

3. Who is the most consistent batter against KKR in IPL?

A. David Warner is the most consistent batter. 

4. How many runs has Virat Kohli scored against KKR in the IPL?

A. Virat Kohli has 968 runs.

5. Who has hit the most sixes against KKR in IPL?

A. Chris Gayle has scored 54 runs against KKR.