The Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL 2026) has been incredibly high-scoring, with batters dominating bowlers through aggressive play. So far, there have been 1236 sixes and 1975 fours recorded by Match 64.
Both the powerplay and the death overs have seen a flurry of runs, with players making an impact after settling in at the crease.
Heinrich Klaasen from Sunrisers Hyderabad stands out as the top run-scorer in the death overs. He has scored a total of 555 runs in 13 matches, averaging 50.45 with a strike rate of 155.89, including five half-centuries.
Of his total runs, 181 have come during the death overs, making him a significant challenge for opposing teams late in the innings. Rinku Singh from Kolkata Knight Riders is in second place, having regained his form midway through the season.
Renowned for his finishing ability, Rinku has accumulated 286 runs this season at an average of 71.50 and a strike rate of 148.95. He has scored 174 runs in the death overs, playing a key role in KKR’s comeback after an early struggle.
Tilak Varma of Mumbai Indians is in third place, having delivered crucial performances for his team. He has scored 154 runs in the death overs, placing him among the top finishers this season.
Top Five Batters with Most Runs in Overs 16-20 in IPL 2026:
|
Rank |
Name |
Team |
Runs |
|
1 |
Heinrich Klaasen |
Sunrisers Hyderabad |
181 |
|
2 |
Rinku Singh |
Kolkata Knight Riders |
174 |
|
3 |
Tilak Varma |
Mumbai Indians |
154 |
|
4 |
Washington Sundar |
Gujarat Titans |
149 |
|
5 |
Tim David |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
148 |
Note: All stats are updated till Match 62 between Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals.