Top 10 batsmen with highest average in IPL

Top 10 batsmen with highest average in IPL: The Twenty20 format hardly asks for consistency given it mostly depends up on power hitting which was proved wrong many player including in IPL. Here, we look at the players with highest average in Indian Premier League. (Minimum 500 runs) Top 10 batsmen with highest average in IPL: 10. Matthew Hayden: 36.90 Mathew Hayden has 36.90 avg. in IPL. (© Getty Images) The Australian opener who played for Chennai Super Kings in IPL had a consistent run with the bat throughout the three seasons he played. In the 32 innings, he averaged 36.9 scoring 1107 runs. 9. Kevin Pietersen: 37.07 Kevin Pietersen has 37.07 Avg. in IPL(Photo Source: BCCI) The South African born-England Cricketer, Kevin Pietersen was one of the consistent performers in IPL. He has adjusted to the batting positions quite well and averaged 37.07 in the IPL in the 36 innings scoring 1001 runs. 8. AB de Villiers – 37.85 Bengaluru: AB de Villiers of Royal Challengers Bangalore in action during an IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Daredevils at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, on April 17, 2016. (Photo Source: IANS) One of the consistent performers in IPL, AB de Villiers played for Daredevils in the first 3 seasons & then selected by the RCB team in 2011 Auction. He has scored 2839 runs in the 98 innings he came to bat averaging 37.85 7. David Miller: 38.75 David Miller has 38.75 Average in IPL.(Photo Source: BCCI) The Killer from South Africa, David Miller joined IPL in 2012 for Kings XI Punjab. Since his inception in IPL, he performed well every possible time. He averaged 38.75 in the IPL so far scoring 1395 runs in 53 innings. 17 not outs in those 53 also a reason for the good average. 6. Michael Hussey: 38.76 Michael Hussey has 38.76 avg. In IPL. ( Photo Source: BCCI ) Referred as Mr.Cricket in general, Hussey has had a brilliant IPL. Played for Chennai and Mumbai mostly in opening role, Hussey scored 1977 runs at a good average of 38.76 in the 58 innings. 5. MS Dhoni: 39.41 MS Dhoni Has 39.41 Avg. in IPL. (Photo Source: BCCI) MS Dhoni is the only Indian to be in the Top 10 batsmen list with highest averages in IPL. Given the position he plays in IPL, helped to betray his average with the not outs. He scored 3074 runs in 120 innings at an average of 39.41. 4. JP Duminy: 41.28 JP Duminy Has 41.28 Avg. In IPL. (Photo Source: BCCI) Irrespective of which team and how his team plays, Duminy had his consistent scores going on. Played for Deccan, Mumbai and Delhi, Duminy averaged 41.28 in the 67 innings he batted scoring 1858 runs. 3 – Shaun Marsh: 41.73 Shaun Marsh has 41.73 Avg. in IPL.(Photo Source: BCCI) Shaun Marsh might not have got many games to play in IPL despite of been available for every possible season. However, every time he played he proved his worst. He scored 2212 runs in just 60 innings at a brilliant average of 41.73. 2 – Chris Gayle: 45.07 Chris Gayle has 45.07 Avg. in IPL. (Photo Source:AFP) Gayle probably has been the most consistent performer in the IPL since his comeback in 2011. He returned to IPL in 2011 in midway for Royal Challengers Bangalore and had been in top run scorers list in every season. He averaged 45.07 by scoring 3200 runs in 83 innings. 1. Lendl Simmons – 47.10 Lendl Simmons averages 47.10 in IPL. (Photo Source: BCCI) The Caribbean, Lendl Simmons playing the role of opener for Mumbai Indians side and has consistently scored runs. He has batted in 22 innings scoring 942 runs at a brilliant average of 47.10. (*All Stats Updated Till 27th April, 2016)

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