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Teams become successful if they have a team that can win matches from any position, be it with the ball or the bat. Kolkata Knight Riders are one of the few teams to have won the title two times. Under Gautam Gambhir, they won the 2012 and 2014 seasons. KKR plays their home matches at Eden Gardens, which is not an easy venue to bat.
Furthermore, KKR has always played with some brilliant bowlers over the years. They always go with a spin-heavy attack, which makes it hard for the batters to score against him. But some batters like taking on this challenge and have performed well against the two-time champions. In this article, we will talk about the top five batters with the most runs against KKR in the IPL.
Here are the Top 5 Players with Most Runs against KKR in IPL
| S.N. | Player | Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Warner | 28 | 1093 | 43.72 | 145.15 |
| 2 | Rohit Sharma | 33 | 1051 | 40.42 | 129.59 |
| 3 | Virat Kohli | 34 | 962 | 38.48 | 132.14 |
| 4 | Shikhar Dhawan | 31 | 907 | 30.23 | 118.25 |
| 5 | Suresh Raina | 26 | 829 | 43.63 | 136.57 |
5. Suresh Raina
Former CSK star and famously known as “Mr. IPL,” Suresh Raina was an excellent player of spin which is why he features on this list. Raina has led CSK to many wins against KKR on his own. He played a total of 26 matches against KKR and batted in 23 innings. Raina scored 829 runs at an average of 43.63 and a strike rate of 136.57. The Southpaw also scored 8 half-centuries with a best of 84.
4. Shikhar Dhawan
Veteran Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan is the second-highest run scorer in IPL history. So undoubtedly, you will find him among the top scorers against almost every team. Dhawan has been playing in this tournament since the very start. He has played 31 matches against KKR. He has scored 907 runs at an average of 30.23 and a strike rate of 118.25. The left-hander has scored seven half-centuries with a best of 97 percent.
3. Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli is also someone who likes to play against the two-time champions. He is someone who has scored a century against KKR. Overall, Virat has played 34 matches against KKR and batted in 31 innings. He has scored 962 runs at an average of 38.48 and a strike rate of 132.14. Virat has scored one century and six half-centuries, and his best score against KKR is 100. He just needs 38 runs to become only the third player to score 1000 or more runs against KKR in the IPL.
2. Rohit Sharma
Former MI captain and current Indian captain Rohit Sharma likes to play against KKR. After looking at his overall stats, you will find KKR to be his favourite opposition. He even scored his maiden IPL ton against this team. Rohit has played a total of 33 matches against KKR and scored 1051 runs at an average of 40.42. His strike rate against them is 129.59. Rohit has scored one century and six half-cenutries with a best of 109 not out.
1. David Warner
David Warner is one of the few players who has scored two centuries against Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL. The left-hander has played 28 matches and has scored the most runs against KKR. He has made a total of 1093 runs at an average of 43.72 and a pretty good strike rate of 145.15. Warner has two centuries and six half-centuries against KKR. His highest score of 126 is the second-highest individual score against KKR in the IPL, after Quinton de Kock’s 140 not out.
