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Can Anyone Break Suresh Raina and Bravo’s IPL Playoff Records?
The IPL 2026 league stage is now over, so all eyes are on the playoffs. Fans are now looking forward to two big matches. In Qualifier 1, defending champions Royal Challengers Bangalore will face Gujarat Titans in Dharamsala. Sunrisers Hyderabad will clash with Rajasthan Royals in the Eliminator.
The IPL playoffs always bring high pressure, big sixes and unforgettable moments. Every team fights hard because one good performance can change the entire tournament. Fans have seen many exciting matches in the past playoffs, and this season promises to be full of exciting action.
Many players have made history in the IPL knockout games with match-winning knocks, brilliant bowling spells and amazing catches. From the last over to record-breaking wins, the playoffs often produce some of the best moments of the tournament.
Now, with only four teams left in the race, the road to the IPL 2026 trophy is getting more exciting. Cricket fans can expect drama, pressure and non-stop entertainment in the upcoming matches.
Suresh Raina Tops IPL Playoffs Run Charts
When it comes to the IPL playoffs, some players perform well even under pressure. Former Chennai Super Kings star Suresh Raina tops the batting charts with the most runs in IPL playoffs history.
Raina has scored 714 runs in 24 playoff matches for CSK and Gujarat Lions. He bats at an impressive strike rate of 155.21 and has also scored seven half-centuries in knockout games. Due to his match-winning performances, fans often call him “Mr IPL” and “Mr Playoff”.
Former CSK captain MS Dhoni is second with 523 runs in playoff matches. Dhoni plays many important innings for Chennai and keeps his team calm in big matches.
Shubman Gill is third on the list with 475 runs in just 11 playoff games. The Gujarat Titans captain maintains a strong average and continues to shine even in pressured situations.
Mumbai Indians stars Suryakumar Yadav and Rohit Sharma complete the top five list with over 400 playoff runs.
Meanwhile, despite being the highest run-scorer in IPL history, Virat Kohli has a mixed playoff record. However, RCB captain Rajat Patidar has impressed fans with his aggressive batting and excellent average in the playoff matches.
Top 5 Highest Run-Scorers in IPL Playoffs
| Player | Teams | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suresh Raina | CSK, GL | 714 | 37.57 | 155.21 | 87 |
| MS Dhoni | CSK, RPS | 523 | 34.06 | 132.07 | 63 |
| Shubman Gill | KKR, GT | 475 | 47.50 | 144.81 | 129 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | KKR, MI | 406 | 36.90 | 138.56 | 71 |
| Rohit Sharma | MI, DC | 405 | 18.40 | 116.71 | 81 |
Highest Scores in IPL Playoffs History
Several batsmen have played unforgettable innings in the IPL playoffs by batting fearlessly under pressure. Shubman Gill tops the list with 129 runs for Gujarat Titans against Mumbai Indians in 2023. Virender Sehwag is second with 122 runs for Kings XI Punjab in 2014. Shane Watson scored 117 runs in the 2018 final, while Wriddhiman Saha scored an unbeaten 115 runs in 2014. Murali Vijay scored 113 runs in 2012.
Top 5 Highest Individual Scores in IPL Playoffs
| Player | Team | Runs | Year | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill | GT | 129 | 2023 | 215.00 |
| Virender Sehwag | KXIP | 122 | 2014 | 210.34 |
| Shane Watson | CSK | 117 | 2018 | 205.06 |
| Wriddhiman Saha | KXIP | 115* | 2014 | 209.09 |
| Murali Vijay | CSK | 113 | 2012 | 194.82 |
IPL Playoffs: Bowlers With the Most Wickets in History
Big matches require big bowlers, and some players always shine in the IPL playoffs. Former Chennai Super Kings star Dwayne Bravo tops the list with 28 wickets in the playoff games. His smart bowling and slow bowling have helped his team win many important matches.
Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is at the second position with 21 wickets. Fast bowler Mohit Sharma is at the third position and has impressed the fans with his excellent average in the playoff games.
Left-arm fast bowler Trent Boult and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja also feature in the top five list with 19 wickets each.
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Top 5 Highest Wicket-Takers in IPL Playoffs
| Player Name | Teams | Wickets | Economy | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwayne Bravo | CSK, GL | 28 | 8.21 | 18.96 |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | CSK, DC, RR | 21 | 7.50 | 30.23 |
| Mohit Sharma | CSK, GT | 20 | 8.77 | 15.80 |
| Trent Boult | MI, RR, DC, SRH, KKR | 19 | 8.16 | 21.50 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | RR, CSK, GL | 19 | 7.75 | 22.52 |
Best Bowling Figures in IPL Playoffs History
Big playoff matches often produce magical bowling spells. Akash Madhwal tops the list with a brilliant 5/5 for Mumbai Indians against Lucknow Super Giants in 2023. Mohit Sharma is second with 5/10 for Mumbai Indians against Gujarat Titans in the same season. Doug Bollinger, Dhawal Kulkarni and Jasprit Bumrah have also featured in the best bowling performances in IPL playoffs.
Top 5 Best Bowling Figures in IPL Playoffs
| Player | Team | Bowling Figures | Economy Rate | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akash Madhwal | MI | 5/5 | 1.42 | 2023 |
| Mohit Sharma | GT | 5/10 | 4.28 | 2023 |
| Doug Bollinger | CSK | 4/13 | 3.25 | 2010 |
| Dhawal Kulkarni | GL | 4/14 | 3.50 | 2016 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | MI | 4/14 | 3.50 | 2020 |
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