<strong>Top 10 overseas players with most runs in IPL:</strong> The overseas players always played a crucial role in the IPL with few of them turning out be consistent performers in the tournament. Here we look at the top 10 run scoring overseas batsmen in IPL.

Here is the list of<strong> Top 10 overseas players with most runs in IPL:</strong>

<strong> 10. Dwayne Smith – 1907 runs</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/06/Dwayne-Smith-e1448206217492.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-5137"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-5137" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Dwayne-Smith-e1448206217492.jpg" alt="Dwayne Smith CSK" width="640" height="424" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-5137" class="wp-caption-text">Dwayne Smith has scored 1907 runs in IPL. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption>

Caribbean batsman, Dwayne Smith has scored 1907 runs in his IPL career spread from 2008 to 2016. Smith played for Chennai Super Kings, Deccan Chargers, Mumbai Indians &amp; Gujarat Lions in his IPL career. In the 67 innings he batted, he scored at an average of 29.79 with the help of 13 fifties.

<strong> 9. </strong><strong>Michael Hussey – 1977 runs</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/01/Michael-Hussey-e1428338432164.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-6845" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Michael-Hussey-e1428338432164.jpg" alt="Michael Hussey IPL" width="569" height="470" sizes="(max-width: 569px) 100vw, 569px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-6845" class="wp-caption-text">Michael Hussey has scored 1977 runs in his IPL career. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption>

Australian batsman, Michael Hussey has scored 1977 runs in his IPL career spread from 2008 to 2014. Hussey has played for Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians in his IPL career. In the 58 innings he batted, he scored at an average of 38.76 with the help of 1 century and 15 fifties.

<strong> 8. </strong><strong>Adam Gilchrist – 2069 runs</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Adam-Gilchrist-KXIP-IPL.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-15504" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Adam-Gilchrist-KXIP-IPL.jpg" alt="Adam Gilchrist IPL" width="441" height="609" sizes="(max-width: 441px) 100vw, 441px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15504" class="wp-caption-text">Adam Gilchrist has scored 2069 runs in his IPL career. (Photo Source:AFP)</figcaption>

Australian keeper-batsmann, Adam Gilchrist has scored 2069 runs in his IPL career spread from 2008 to 2013. Gilchrist played for Deccan Chargers and Kings XI Punjab in his 6 years of IPL career. In the 80 innings he batted, he scored at an average of 27.22 with the help of 2 centuries and 11 fifties.

<strong> 7. Shaun Marsh – 2212 runs</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Shaun-Marsh-KXIP.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-15269" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Shaun-Marsh-KXIP.jpg" alt="Shaun Marsh IPL" width="399" height="364" sizes="(max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15269" class="wp-caption-text">Shaun Marsh scored 2212 runs in his IPL career. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption>

Australian batsman, Shaun Marsh scored 2212 runs in his IPL career for Kings XI Punjab since 2008. He has been one of the most consistent players in the league so far. In the 60 innings he batted, he scored at an average of 41.73 with the help of 1 century and 18 fifties.

<strong> 6. </strong><strong>Brendon McCullum – 2255 runs</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Brendon-McCullum-Dwayne-Bravo-CT.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-15805" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Brendon-McCullum-Dwayne-Bravo-CT.jpg" alt="Brendon McCullum CSK" width="719" height="554" sizes="(max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15805" class="wp-caption-text">Brendon McCullum has scored 2255 runs in his IPL career since 2008.(Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption>

New Zealand keeper batsman, Brendon McCullum has scored 2255 runs in his IPL career since 2008. McCullum played for Kolkata Knight Riders, Kochi Tuskers Kerala and Chennai Super Kings in his IPL career so far. In the 82 innings he batted, he scored at an average of 29.67 with the help of 2 centuries and 11 fifties.

<strong> 5. </strong><strong>Jacques Kallis – 2427 runs</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Jacques-Kallis.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-15270" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Jacques-Kallis.jpg" alt="Jacques Kallis IPL" width="402" height="374" sizes="(max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15270" class="wp-caption-text">Jacques Kallis has scored 2427 runs, the second most runs by an overseas batsman in IPL. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption>

South African all-rounder, Jacques Kallis has scored 2427 runs, the second most runs by an overseas batsman in IPL. Kallis, in his IPL career between 2008 and 2014, played for Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders. In the 96 innings he batted, he scored at an average of 28.55 with help of 17 fifties.

<strong>4. </strong><strong>Shane Watson – 2436 runs</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Shane-Watson-Six-IPL-RR.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-15456" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Shane-Watson-Six-IPL-RR.jpg" alt="Shane Watson IPL" width="401" height="499" sizes="(max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15456" class="wp-caption-text">Shane Watson has scored 2436 runs in his IPL career. (Photo Source:BCCI)</figcaption>

Australian all-rounder, Shane Watson has scored 2436 runs in his IPL career for Rajasthan Royals since 2008. Watson has been one of the most valuable players in IPL history. In the 81 innings he batted, he scored at an average of 35.30 with the help of 2 centuries and 14 fifties.

<strong>3 &#8211; David Warner – 2819 runs</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/David-Warner-vs-RCB.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-15946" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/David-Warner-vs-RCB.jpg" alt="David Warner SRH" width="684" height="460" sizes="(max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15946" class="wp-caption-text">David Warner has scored 2819 runs in his IPL career so far.(Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption>

Australian batsman, David Warner has scored 2819 runs in his IPL career so far. Warner has played for Delhi Daredevils and Sunrisers Hyderabad in his IPL career since 2009. In the 89 innings he batted, he scored at an average of 36.14 with the help of 2 centuries and 27 fifties.

<strong> 2. </strong><strong>AB de Villiers – 2839 runs</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Ab-de-Villiers-41-vs-MI-IPL8.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-16535" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ab-de-Villiers-41-vs-MI-IPL8.jpeg" alt="Ab De Villiers RCB" width="678" height="494" sizes="(max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-16535" class="wp-caption-text">AB de Villiers has scored 2839 runs in IPL Career. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption>

South African batsman, AB de Villiers has scored 2839 runs, the fourth most runs by an overseas batsman in IPL. De Villiers, in his IPL career began in 2008, played for Delhi Daredevils and Royal Challengers Bangalore in his IPL career. In the 98 innings he batted, he scored at an average of 37.85 with the help of 2 centuries and 18 fifties.

<strong> 1 &#8211; Chris Gayle – 3200 runs</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Chris-Gayle-RCB-vs-MI.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-16882" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Chris-Gayle-RCB-vs-MI.jpg" alt="Chris Gayle RCB 2015" width="853" height="581" sizes="(max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-16882" class="wp-caption-text">Chris Gayle has scored 3200 runs, the most by any overseas batsman in IPL. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption>

West Indian batsman, Chris Gayle has scored 3200 runs, the most by any overseas batsman in IPL. Gayle, in his IPL career began in 2008, played for Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore in his IPL career. In the 83 innings he batted, he scored at an average of 45.07 with the help of 5 centuries and 18 fifties.

<em><strong>(Stats are updated till 28th April, 2016)</strong></em>

<p><strong>Top 10 overseas players with most runs in IPL:</strong> The overseas players always played a crucial role in the IPL with few of them turning out be consistent performers in the tournament. Here we look at the top 10 run scoring overseas batsmen in IPL.</p>
<p>Here is the list of<strong> Top 10 overseas players with most runs in IPL:</strong></p>
<h4><strong> 10. Dwayne Smith – 1907 runs</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_5137" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-5137" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/06/Dwayne-Smith-e1448206217492.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-5137"><amp-img class="wp-image-5137" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Dwayne-Smith-e1448206217492.jpg" alt="Dwayne Smith CSK" width="640" height="424" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-5137" class="wp-caption-text">Dwayne Smith has scored 1907 runs in IPL. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Caribbean batsman, Dwayne Smith has scored 1907 runs in his IPL career spread from 2008 to 2016. Smith played for Chennai Super Kings, Deccan Chargers, Mumbai Indians &amp; Gujarat Lions in his IPL career. In the 67 innings he batted, he scored at an average of 29.79 with the&nbsp;help of 13 fifties.</p>
<h4><strong> 9.&nbsp;</strong><strong>Michael Hussey – 1977 runs</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_6845" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-6845" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/01/Michael-Hussey-e1428338432164.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-6845" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Michael-Hussey-e1428338432164.jpg" alt="Michael Hussey IPL" width="569" height="470" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-6845" class="wp-caption-text">Michael Hussey has scored 1977 runs in his IPL career. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Australian batsman, Michael Hussey has scored 1977 runs in his IPL career spread from 2008 to 2014. Hussey has played for Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians in his IPL career. In the 58 innings he batted, he scored at an average of 38.76 with the help of 1 century and 15 fifties.</p>
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<h4><strong> 8.&nbsp;</strong><strong>Adam Gilchrist – 2069 runs</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_15504" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-15504" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Adam-Gilchrist-KXIP-IPL.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-15504" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Adam-Gilchrist-KXIP-IPL.jpg" alt="Adam Gilchrist IPL" width="441" height="609" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15504" class="wp-caption-text">Adam Gilchrist has scored 2069 runs in his IPL career. (Photo Source:AFP)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Australian keeper-batsmann, Adam Gilchrist has scored 2069 runs in his IPL career spread from 2008 to 2013. Gilchrist played for Deccan Chargers and Kings XI Punjab in his 6 years of IPL career. In the 80 innings he batted, he scored at an average of 27.22 with the&nbsp;help of 2 centuries and 11 fifties.</p>
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<h4><strong> 7. Shaun Marsh – 2212 runs</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_15269" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-15269" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Shaun-Marsh-KXIP.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-15269" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Shaun-Marsh-KXIP.jpg" alt="Shaun Marsh IPL" width="399" height="364" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15269" class="wp-caption-text">Shaun Marsh scored 2212 runs in his IPL career. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Australian batsman, Shaun Marsh scored 2212 runs in his IPL career for Kings XI Punjab since 2008. He has been one of the most consistent players in the league so far. In the 60 innings he batted, he scored at an average of 41.73 with the&nbsp;help of 1 century and 18 fifties.</p>
<h4><strong> 6.&nbsp;</strong><strong>Brendon McCullum – 2255 runs</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_15805" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-15805" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Brendon-McCullum-Dwayne-Bravo-CT.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-15805" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Brendon-McCullum-Dwayne-Bravo-CT.jpg" alt="Brendon McCullum CSK" width="719" height="554" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15805" class="wp-caption-text">Brendon McCullum has scored 2255 runs in his IPL career since 2008.(Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>New Zealand keeper batsman, Brendon McCullum has scored 2255 runs in his IPL career since 2008. McCullum played for Kolkata Knight Riders, Kochi Tuskers Kerala and Chennai Super Kings in his IPL career so far. In the 82 innings he batted, he scored at an average of 29.67 with the&nbsp;help of 2 centuries and 11 fifties.</p>
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<h4><strong> 5.&nbsp;</strong><strong>Jacques Kallis – 2427 runs</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_15270" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-15270" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Jacques-Kallis.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-15270" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Jacques-Kallis.jpg" alt="Jacques Kallis IPL" width="402" height="374" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15270" class="wp-caption-text">Jacques Kallis has scored 2427 runs, the second most runs by an overseas batsman in IPL. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>South African all-rounder, Jacques Kallis has scored 2427 runs, the second most runs by an overseas batsman in IPL. Kallis, in his IPL career between 2008 and 2014, played for Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders. In the 96 innings he batted, he scored at an average of 28.55 with help of 17 fifties.</p>
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<h4><strong>4.&nbsp;</strong><strong>Shane Watson – 2436 runs</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_15456" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-15456" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Shane-Watson-Six-IPL-RR.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-15456" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Shane-Watson-Six-IPL-RR.jpg" alt="Shane Watson IPL" width="401" height="499" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15456" class="wp-caption-text">Shane Watson has scored 2436 runs in his IPL career. (Photo Source:BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Australian all-rounder, Shane Watson has scored 2436 runs in his IPL career for Rajasthan Royals since 2008. Watson has been one of the most valuable players in IPL history. In the 81 innings he batted, he scored at an average of 35.30 with the&nbsp;help of 2 centuries and 14 fifties.</p>
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<h4><strong>3 – David Warner – 2819 runs</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_15946" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-15946" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/David-Warner-vs-RCB.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-15946" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/David-Warner-vs-RCB.jpg" alt="David Warner SRH" width="684" height="460" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15946" class="wp-caption-text">David Warner has scored 2819 runs in his IPL career so far.(Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Australian batsman, David Warner has scored 2819 runs in his IPL career so far. Warner has played for Delhi Daredevils and Sunrisers Hyderabad in his IPL career since 2009. In the 89 innings he batted, he scored at an average of 36.14 with the&nbsp;help of 2 centuries and 27 fifties.</p>
<h4><strong> 2. </strong><strong>AB de Villiers – 2839 runs</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_16535" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-16535" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Ab-de-Villiers-41-vs-MI-IPL8.jpeg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-16535" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ab-de-Villiers-41-vs-MI-IPL8.jpeg" alt="Ab De Villiers RCB" width="678" height="494" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-16535" class="wp-caption-text">AB de Villiers has scored 2839 runs in IPL Career. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>South African batsman, AB de Villiers has scored 2839 runs, the fourth most runs by an overseas batsman in IPL. De Villiers, in his IPL career began in 2008, played for Delhi Daredevils and Royal Challengers Bangalore in his IPL career. In the 98 innings he batted, he scored at an average of 37.85 with the&nbsp;help of 2 centuries and 18 fifties.</p>
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<h4><strong> 1 – Chris Gayle – 3200 runs</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_16882" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-16882" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Chris-Gayle-RCB-vs-MI.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-16882" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Chris-Gayle-RCB-vs-MI.jpg" alt="Chris Gayle RCB 2015" width="853" height="581" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-16882" class="wp-caption-text">Chris Gayle has scored 3200 runs, the most by any overseas batsman in IPL. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>West Indian batsman, Chris Gayle has scored 3200 runs, the most by any overseas batsman in IPL. Gayle, in his IPL career began in 2008, played for Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore in his IPL career. In the 83 innings he batted, he scored at an average of 45.07 with the&nbsp;help of 5 centuries and 18 fifties.</p>
<p><em><strong>(Stats are updated till 28th April, 2016)</strong></em></p>

<p><strong>Top 10 overseas players with most runs in IPL:</strong> The overseas players always played a crucial role in the IPL with few of them turning out be consistent performers in the tournament. Here we look at the top 10 run scoring overseas batsmen in IPL.</p>
<p>Here is the list of<strong> Top 10 overseas players with most runs in IPL:</strong></p>
<h4><strong> 10. Dwayne Smith – 1907 runs</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_5137" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-5137" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/06/Dwayne-Smith-e1448206217492.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-5137"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-5137" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Dwayne-Smith-e1448206217492.jpg" alt="Dwayne Smith CSK" width="640" height="424" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-5137" class="wp-caption-text">Dwayne Smith has scored 1907 runs in IPL. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Caribbean batsman, Dwayne Smith has scored 1907 runs in his IPL career spread from 2008 to 2016. Smith played for Chennai Super Kings, Deccan Chargers, Mumbai Indians &amp; Gujarat Lions in his IPL career. In the 67 innings he batted, he scored at an average of 29.79 with the help of 13 fifties.</p>
<h4><strong> 9. </strong><strong>Michael Hussey – 1977 runs</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_6845" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-6845" style="width: 569px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/01/Michael-Hussey-e1428338432164.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-6845" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Michael-Hussey-e1428338432164.jpg" alt="Michael Hussey IPL" width="569" height="470" sizes="(max-width: 569px) 100vw, 569px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-6845" class="wp-caption-text">Michael Hussey has scored 1977 runs in his IPL career. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Australian batsman, Michael Hussey has scored 1977 runs in his IPL career spread from 2008 to 2014. Hussey has played for Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians in his IPL career. In the 58 innings he batted, he scored at an average of 38.76 with the help of 1 century and 15 fifties.</p>
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<h4><strong> 8. </strong><strong>Adam Gilchrist – 2069 runs</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_15504" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-15504" style="width: 441px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Adam-Gilchrist-KXIP-IPL.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-15504" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Adam-Gilchrist-KXIP-IPL.jpg" alt="Adam Gilchrist IPL" width="441" height="609" sizes="(max-width: 441px) 100vw, 441px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15504" class="wp-caption-text">Adam Gilchrist has scored 2069 runs in his IPL career. (Photo Source:AFP)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Australian keeper-batsmann, Adam Gilchrist has scored 2069 runs in his IPL career spread from 2008 to 2013. Gilchrist played for Deccan Chargers and Kings XI Punjab in his 6 years of IPL career. In the 80 innings he batted, he scored at an average of 27.22 with the help of 2 centuries and 11 fifties.</p>
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<h4><strong> 7. Shaun Marsh – 2212 runs</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_15269" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-15269" style="width: 399px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Shaun-Marsh-KXIP.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-15269" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Shaun-Marsh-KXIP.jpg" alt="Shaun Marsh IPL" width="399" height="364" sizes="(max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15269" class="wp-caption-text">Shaun Marsh scored 2212 runs in his IPL career. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Australian batsman, Shaun Marsh scored 2212 runs in his IPL career for Kings XI Punjab since 2008. He has been one of the most consistent players in the league so far. In the 60 innings he batted, he scored at an average of 41.73 with the help of 1 century and 18 fifties.</p>
<h4><strong> 6. </strong><strong>Brendon McCullum – 2255 runs</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_15805" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-15805" style="width: 719px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Brendon-McCullum-Dwayne-Bravo-CT.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-15805" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Brendon-McCullum-Dwayne-Bravo-CT.jpg" alt="Brendon McCullum CSK" width="719" height="554" sizes="(max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15805" class="wp-caption-text">Brendon McCullum has scored 2255 runs in his IPL career since 2008.(Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>New Zealand keeper batsman, Brendon McCullum has scored 2255 runs in his IPL career since 2008. McCullum played for Kolkata Knight Riders, Kochi Tuskers Kerala and Chennai Super Kings in his IPL career so far. In the 82 innings he batted, he scored at an average of 29.67 with the help of 2 centuries and 11 fifties.</p>
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<h4><strong> 5. </strong><strong>Jacques Kallis – 2427 runs</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_15270" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-15270" style="width: 402px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Jacques-Kallis.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-15270" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Jacques-Kallis.jpg" alt="Jacques Kallis IPL" width="402" height="374" sizes="(max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15270" class="wp-caption-text">Jacques Kallis has scored 2427 runs, the second most runs by an overseas batsman in IPL. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>South African all-rounder, Jacques Kallis has scored 2427 runs, the second most runs by an overseas batsman in IPL. Kallis, in his IPL career between 2008 and 2014, played for Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders. In the 96 innings he batted, he scored at an average of 28.55 with help of 17 fifties.</p>
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<h4><strong>4. </strong><strong>Shane Watson – 2436 runs</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_15456" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-15456" style="width: 401px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Shane-Watson-Six-IPL-RR.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-15456" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Shane-Watson-Six-IPL-RR.jpg" alt="Shane Watson IPL" width="401" height="499" sizes="(max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15456" class="wp-caption-text">Shane Watson has scored 2436 runs in his IPL career. (Photo Source:BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Australian all-rounder, Shane Watson has scored 2436 runs in his IPL career for Rajasthan Royals since 2008. Watson has been one of the most valuable players in IPL history. In the 81 innings he batted, he scored at an average of 35.30 with the help of 2 centuries and 14 fifties.</p>
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<h4><strong>3 &#8211; David Warner – 2819 runs</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_15946" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-15946" style="width: 684px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/David-Warner-vs-RCB.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-15946" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/David-Warner-vs-RCB.jpg" alt="David Warner SRH" width="684" height="460" sizes="(max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15946" class="wp-caption-text">David Warner has scored 2819 runs in his IPL career so far.(Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Australian batsman, David Warner has scored 2819 runs in his IPL career so far. Warner has played for Delhi Daredevils and Sunrisers Hyderabad in his IPL career since 2009. In the 89 innings he batted, he scored at an average of 36.14 with the help of 2 centuries and 27 fifties.</p>
<h4><strong> 2. </strong><strong>AB de Villiers – 2839 runs</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_16535" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-16535" style="width: 678px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Ab-de-Villiers-41-vs-MI-IPL8.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-16535" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ab-de-Villiers-41-vs-MI-IPL8.jpeg" alt="Ab De Villiers RCB" width="678" height="494" sizes="(max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-16535" class="wp-caption-text">AB de Villiers has scored 2839 runs in IPL Career. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>South African batsman, AB de Villiers has scored 2839 runs, the fourth most runs by an overseas batsman in IPL. De Villiers, in his IPL career began in 2008, played for Delhi Daredevils and Royal Challengers Bangalore in his IPL career. In the 98 innings he batted, he scored at an average of 37.85 with the help of 2 centuries and 18 fifties.</p>
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<h4><strong> 1 &#8211; Chris Gayle – 3200 runs</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_16882" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-16882" style="width: 853px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Chris-Gayle-RCB-vs-MI.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-16882" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Chris-Gayle-RCB-vs-MI.jpg" alt="Chris Gayle RCB 2015" width="853" height="581" sizes="(max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-16882" class="wp-caption-text">Chris Gayle has scored 3200 runs, the most by any overseas batsman in IPL. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>West Indian batsman, Chris Gayle has scored 3200 runs, the most by any overseas batsman in IPL. Gayle, in his IPL career began in 2008, played for Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore in his IPL career. In the 83 innings he batted, he scored at an average of 45.07 with the help of 5 centuries and 18 fifties.</p>
<p><em><strong>(Stats are updated till 28th April, 2016)</strong></em></p>

Top 10 overseas players with most runs in IPL

Top 10 overseas players with most runs in IPL: The overseas players always played a crucial role in the IPL with few of them turning out be consistent performers in the tournament. Here we look at the top 10 run scoring overseas batsmen in IPL.

Top 10 overseas players with most runs in IPL

5. Jacques Kallis – 2427 runs