Death overs are the most crucial overs in a match. They act as a transfer of momentum between the two sides. They are also the most entertaining overs for spectators. IPL is famous for its entertaining and thrilling matches and in this article, we will tell you a stat related to death over in IPL. So here are the top 5 highest run scores in death overs in IPL. Overs considered will be 17 to 20 as death overs.
#5 Ravindra Jadeja
Indian spin all-rounder, Ravindra Jadeja is at fifth position on our list. He made 1307 runs in death overs so far. Jadeja is a very important player for Chennai Super Kings. CSK won their fifth title with the help of his innings in the finals.
#4 Dinesh Karthik
Indian wicketkeeper-batsman, Dinesh Karthik is part of Royal Challengers Bangalore currently. He made 1364 runs in death overs with a strike rate of 182.8. Karthik impressed everybody with his finishing abilities in the 2022 season.
#3 AB De Villiers
AB De Villiers is one of the best batsmen to ever play in the Indian Premier League. He was with Royal Challengers Bangalore and won many matches on his own for the franchise. He made 1421 runs in death overs with an unbelievable strike rate of 232.5.
#2 Kieron Pollard
Former Mumbai Indians fast-bowling all-rounder, Kieron Pollard who is also in their think tank now is at No.2 on our list. Pollard was one of the most dangerous finishers in IPL’s history. He made 1708 runs in death overs with a strike rate of 181.5.
#1 MS Dhoni
There is no one in the world even close to MS Dhoni when it comes to finishing. Master of finishing the games with his power-hitting, CSK captain MS Dhoni is the highest run scorer in death overs in IPL’s history. he made 2632 runs in death overs in his IPL career with a strike rate of 187.
