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Former CSK batter Suresh Raina has the record for the most runs for the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL. Other than Mr. IPL Raina we have covered the remaining topmost run scores for the CSK in the IPL history.
Captain MS Dhoni, Faf du Plessis, and allrounder Ravindra Jadeja are the few names who are the top run scorer for Chennai in the IPL.
The five-time champion Chennai Super Kings had many great batting innings and most victories in the IPL tournament. Right from the start, MS Dhoni’s squad has been consistently one of the top performers in the IPL. We also have seen some of the top-notch CSK batting performances in the IPL.
Most Runs for CSK in IPL 2024
But other than Suresh Raina who are the most run scorers for the CSK in the IPL? This blog covers all the top five CSK cricketers with the most runs in for the team Chennai in the IPL.
| Player | Matches | Runs | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | 14 | 583 | 58 | 18 | 141.16 |
| Shivam Dube | 14 | 396 | 28 | 28 | 162.30 |
| Daryl Mitchell | 13 | 318 | 27 | 10 | 142.60 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 14 | 267 | 22 | 8 | 142.78 |
| Ajinkya Rahane | 13 | 242 | 23 | 7 | 123.47 |
CSK Top Scorers in IPL: Most Runs for CSK in IPL
We have listed the top ten players who have the most runs for the Chennai Super Kings in the table below. We have already listed the top five players with the most runs including Suresh Raina who holds the top position. 10th position is held by Dwayne Bravo who has scored 1280 runs most runs for the CSK in the IPL.
The table below has the all top ten most run scorers for CSK in the IPL history
| Player | Span | Matches | Runs | High Score | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suresh Raina | 2008-2021 | 200 | 5529 | 109* | 138.91 |
| MS Dhoni | 2008-2024 | 258 | 5118 | 84* | 139.45 |
| Faf du Plessis | 2012-2021 | 100 | 2932 | 96 | 132.07 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | 2020-2024 | 66 | 2380 | 108* | 136.86 |
| Mike Hussey | 2008-2015 | 64 | 2213 | 116* | 122.80 |
| Murali Vijay | 2009-2020 | 89 | 2205 | 127 | 123.46 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 2012-2024 | 186 | 2053 | 62* | 137.50 |
| Ambati Rayudu | 2018-2023 | 90 | 1932 | 100* | 129.31 |
| Subramaniam Badrinath | 2008-2013 | 114 | 1667 | 71* | 114.57 |
| Dwayne Bravo | 2011-2022 | 130 | 1280 | 68 | 137.48 |
1. Suresh Raina – 5529
Former CSK cricketer Suresh Raina has the most runs for the franchise in the IPL. Suresh Raina has impressed with his batting and bagged a huge 5529 runs with an average strike rate of 138.91 in the 200 IPL matches. Raina has the highest score of 109* for the CSK.
2. MS Dhoni – 5118 Runs
CSK skipper MS Dhoni comes 2nd on the most run score for the team in the IPL. The GOAT MS Dhoni is the most successful captain in the Indian Premier League and has led the CSK successfully in 5 winning IPL titles. Mahendra Singh Dhoni has bagged 5118 runs while maintaining the average strike rate of 139.45 in the 258 IPL matches he played for the CSK.
3. Faf Du Plessis – 2932 runs
Faf du Plessis is the third most run-getter for the CSK in the IPL. The South African batter Faf du Plessis has a total of 2932 runs and a strike rate of 132.07 in the 100 matches he played for the Chennai team in the IPL. Du Plessis has the highest score of 96 runs for the CSK. He joined the CSK in 2012 and played until he moved to RCB in the 2022 IPL season.
4. Ruturaj Gaikwad – 2380
Ruturaj Gaikwad is 4th cricketer with the most runs for the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL. Ruturaj Gaikwad has bagged 2380 runs with a strike rate of 132.07 in 89 IPL matches he played for the CSK. Ruturaj Gaikwad joined the Chennai Super Kings in 2020.
5. Mike Hussey – 2213 runs
The 4th position is held by the Aussie former cricketer Mike Hussey for the most runs for CSK in the IPL. Legendary batter Mike Hussey played only 64 matches and bagged 2213 runs with a strike rate of 122.8. Mike Hussey has the massive highest score of 116* runs for the Chennai Super Kings. Hussey joined the CSK club in the inaugural season in 2008 and played until the 2015 IPL season.
