Best batting average in Indian Premier League
2008–2026 · minimum 20 innings · from 1,243 matches with ball-by-ball data
| # | Player | Span | Inns | Avg | Runs | NO | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sai Sudharsan | 2022–2026 | 57 | 48.37 | 2,515 | 5 | 149.17 |
| 2 | KL Rahul | 2013–2026 | 150 | 46.15 | 5,815 | 24 | 139.15 |
| 3 | V Suryavanshi | 2025–2026 | 23 | 44.70 | 1,028 | 0 | 228.95 |
| 4 | Devon Conway | 2022–2025 | 28 | 43.20 | 1,080 | 3 | 139.72 |
| 5 | Heinrich Klaasen | 2018–2026 | 60 | 42.08 | 2,104 | 10 | 166.72 |
| 6 | David Warner | 2009–2024 | 184 | 40.52 | 6,565 | 22 | 139.77 |
| 7 | Virat Kohli | 2008–2026 | 275 | 40.42 | 9,336 | 44 | 134.80 |
| 8 | Shubman Gill | 2018–2026 | 131 | 40.33 | 4,598 | 17 | 142.09 |
| 9 | Lendl Simmons | 2014–2017 | 29 | 39.96 | 1,079 | 2 | 126.64 |
| 10 | Shaun Marsh | 2008–2017 | 69 | 39.95 | 2,477 | 7 | 132.74 |
| 11 | JP Duminy | 2009–2018 | 77 | 39.78 | 2,029 | 26 | 124.02 |
| 12 | Chris Gayle | 2009–2021 | 141 | 39.72 | 4,965 | 16 | 148.96 |
| 13 | Jos Buttler | 2016–2026 | 136 | 39.71 | 4,646 | 19 | 149.73 |
| 14 | AB de Villiers | 2008–2021 | 170 | 39.71 | 5,162 | 40 | 151.69 |
| 15 | Tristan Stubbs | 2022–2026 | 43 | 39.20 | 980 | 18 | 151.23 |
| 16 | Michael Hussey | 2008–2015 | 58 | 38.76 | 1,977 | 7 | 122.64 |
| 17 | Ruturaj Gaikwad | 2020–2026 | 84 | 38.36 | 2,839 | 10 | 135.64 |
| 18 | MS Dhoni | 2008–2025 | 242 | 38.30 | 5,439 | 100 | 137.45 |
| 19 | Cameron Green | 2023–2026 | 42 | 38.11 | 1,029 | 15 | 151.10 |
| 20 | Kevin Pietersen | 2009–2016 | 36 | 37.07 | 1,001 | 9 | 134.72 |
| 21 | Matthew Hayden | 2008–2010 | 32 | 36.90 | 1,107 | 2 | 137.52 |
| 22 | Shashank Singh | 2022–2026 | 42 | 36.20 | 905 | 17 | 161.61 |
| 23 | Andrew Symonds | 2008–2011 | 36 | 36.07 | 974 | 9 | 129.87 |
| 24 | Shreyas Iyer | 2015–2026 | 145 | 35.84 | 4,229 | 27 | 136.73 |
| 25 | David Miller | 2012–2026 | 145 | 35.74 | 3,288 | 53 | 139.50 |
| 26 | Tilak Varma | 2022–2026 | 65 | 35.73 | 1,858 | 13 | 144.70 |
| 27 | Kane Williamson | 2015–2024 | 77 | 35.47 | 2,128 | 17 | 125.62 |
| 28 | Shikhar Dhawan | 2008–2024 | 221 | 35.26 | 6,769 | 29 | 127.14 |
| 29 | Faf du Plessis | 2012–2025 | 147 | 35.10 | 4,773 | 11 | 135.79 |
| 30 | Jonny Bairstow | 2019–2025 | 52 | 34.88 | 1,674 | 4 | 146.07 |
| 31 | Sachin Tendulkar | 2008–2013 | 78 | 34.84 | 2,334 | 11 | 119.82 |
| 32 | Ryan Rickelton | 2025–2026 | 26 | 34.83 | 836 | 2 | 168.21 |
| 33 | Steve Smith | 2012–2021 | 93 | 34.51 | 2,485 | 21 | 128.09 |
| 34 | Chris Lynn | 2012–2021 | 42 | 34.08 | 1,329 | 3 | 140.63 |
| 35 | Angkrish Raghuvanshi | 2024–2026 | 30 | 34.04 | 885 | 4 | 145.56 |
| 36 | Rinku Singh | 2018–2026 | 62 | 34.00 | 1,394 | 21 | 145.97 |
| 37 | Phil Salt | 2023–2026 | 40 | 34.00 | 1,258 | 3 | 174.48 |
| 38 | Owais Shah | 2010–2013 | 22 | 33.73 | 506 | 7 | 130.08 |
| 39 | Suryakumar Yadav | 2012–2026 | 164 | 33.68 | 4,581 | 28 | 148.59 |
| 40 | Yashasvi Jaiswal | 2020–2026 | 82 | 33.68 | 2,593 | 5 | 152.80 |
| 41 | Rishabh Pant | 2016–2026 | 136 | 33.61 | 3,865 | 21 | 146.79 |
| 42 | Rajat Patidar | 2021–2026 | 52 | 33.58 | 1,612 | 4 | 164.49 |
| 43 | Brad Hodge | 2008–2014 | 63 | 33.33 | 1,400 | 21 | 125.22 |
| 44 | Tim David | 2021–2026 | 59 | 32.89 | 1,151 | 24 | 177.08 |
| 45 | Suresh Raina | 2008–2021 | 200 | 32.52 | 5,528 | 30 | 136.73 |
| 46 | Travis Head | 2016–2026 | 52 | 32.42 | 1,556 | 4 | 170.05 |
| 47 | Jason Roy | 2017–2023 | 21 | 32.32 | 614 | 2 | 138.60 |
| 48 | Sanju Samson | 2013–2026 | 186 | 31.79 | 5,181 | 23 | 141.13 |
| 49 | Venkatesh Iyer | 2021–2026 | 62 | 31.64 | 1,677 | 9 | 142.00 |
| 50 | Nicholas Pooran | 2019–2026 | 101 | 31.59 | 2,527 | 21 | 164.09 |