Most Runs in IPL 2025: Lucknow Super Giants’ Nicholas Pooran barely managed to keep his Orange Cap as Mumbai Indians batter Suryakumar Yadav fell just three runs short from taking the lead in the leading run-scorer race against RCB on April 8.
SKY’s effort came after Virat Kohli’s latest knock of 67, also his best in the tournament so far, pushed him to the sixth spot while experts expected him to score a century and take the lead. Let’s take a look at the leading run-scorer of IPL 2025 below followed by the teamwise top 5 list of the franchises and of course the overall run leaders in IPL history:
Most runs in IPL 2025: Top 10 highest Run-Scorers
The Orange Cap is awarded to the player with the most runs in an IPL season. It keeps changing hands throughout the tournament, depending on who leads the run charts at any given time. The list of the top 10 most run scorers in IPL 2025 is given in the table below.
| S.N. | Player | Team | R | SR | Mat | Inn | NO | HS | Avg | 30s | 50s | 100s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Nicholas Pooran | LSG | 201 | 218 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 75 | 50 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 16 |
| 2. | Sai Sudharsan | GT | 191 | 150 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 74 | 47 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| 3. | Mitchell Marsh | LSG | 184 | 185 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 72 | 46 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
| 4. | Suryakumar Yadav | MI | 171 | 161 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 67 | 57 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 5. | Jos Buttler | GT | 166 | 167 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 73* | 55 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| 6. | Shreyas Iyer | PBKS | 159 | 206 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 97* | 159 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 13 |
| 7. | Heinrich Klaasen | SRH | 152 | 168 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 34 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 8. | Travis Head | SRH | 148 | 189 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 67 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 9. | Shubman Gill | GT | 146 | 148 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 61* | 48 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 10. | Aniket Verma | SRH | 141 | 183 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 74 | 28 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12 |
1. Nicholas Pooran (LSG)
Nicholas Pooran has been a standout performer for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in this season, amassing 201 runs at a blistering strike rate of 218. Across 4 matches, he has played with consistency and aggression, notching a high score of 75. With two half-centuries and one 30-plus score, Pooran’s average stands at 50. His power-hitting is evident in the 16 sixes he has launched, making him one of the most feared middle-order batters in the tournament so far.
2. Sai Sudharsan (GT)
Sai Sudharsan has been the backbone of the Gujarat Titans’ (GT) batting lineup. With 191 runs in 4 innings at a strike rate of 150, the young batter has showcased maturity and composure. His top score of 74, along with two fifties and one 30-plus knock, reflects his growing stature. An average of 47 makes him one of the most consistent top-order batters in the league this season.
3. Mitchell Marsh (LSG)
Mitchell Marsh, representing Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), has been in impressive form with the bat. He has scored 184 runs in 4 matches at a healthy strike rate of 185. Although he hasn’t reached the 100 mark yet, his three half-centuries demonstrate his valuable contribution to the team’s total. With a highest score of 72, Marsh remains a key figure in LSG’s batting arsenal.
4. Suryakumar Yadav (MI)
Suryakumar Yadav has made an impact for Mumbai Indians (MI) with his unorthodox yet effective style. In 4 matches, he has scored 171 runs with a top score of 67. His strike rate of 161 and average of 57 speak volumes about his form. Yadav has managed one 50-plus and one 30-plus score so far, hitting 8 sixes and playing some pivotal innings under pressure.
5. Jos Buttler (GT)
Jos Buttler has brought stability and explosiveness to the Gujarat Titans’ (GT) top order. With 166 runs in 4 innings at a strike rate of 167, he has been both reliable and aggressive. His unbeaten 73* is the highlight of his season so far. Buttler has hit two fifties and cleared the ropes nine times, proving to be a match-winner on multiple occasions.
