Here are the top 5 IPL seasons where players showcased exceptional batting skills and made impactful contributions from batting positions four or lower.

5. 498 – Dinesh Karthik

In IPL 2018, Dinesh Karthik emerged as a true leader for KKR, leading from the front with impactful batting performances. Scoring an impressive 498 runs from the lower order, mainly from the No. 4 position or below, he maintained an outstanding average of 49.80 and a strike rate of 147.77. His captaincy and batting excellence were pivotal to Kolkata’s campaign.

SL.NO.	Team	strike rate	Runs	Date
5.	KKR	147.77	498	2018

4. 513 – Glenn Maxwell

Glenn Maxwell’s stellar performance for RCB in the 2021 IPL season generated significant excitement. Batting at No. 4 or lower, he scored 513 runs in 15 matches with an impressive strike rate of 144 and an average of 42.75, showcasing his impactful batting skills.

SL.NO.	Team	strike rate	Runs	Date
4.	RCB	144	513	2021

3. 538 – Rohit Sharma

In IPL 2013, Rohit Sharma excelled as the MI captain, amassing 538 runs from the No. 4 position or lower. Averaging 39 with a strike rate of 131, his performances were instrumental in securing MI’s first championship, marking his emergence as a pivotal batsman.

SL.NO.	Team	strike rate	Runs	Date
3.	MI	131	538	2013

2. 567 – Riyan Parag

Riyan Parag proved to be a game-changer for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2024, making a significant impact from the No. 4 position or lower. Scoring an impressive 567 runs, Parag delivered a crucial 36-run innings that secured RR’s victory over RCB in the Eliminator match. With an exceptional average of 56.7 and a strike rate of 151.6, Parag’s performance was truly outstanding.

SL.NO.	Team	strike rate	Runs	Date
2.	RR	151.6	567	2024

1. 579 – Rishabh Pant

In the 2018 IPL season, Rishabh Pant emerged as the leading run-scorer for Delhi Capitals, amassing an impressive 579 runs. Batting from the middle or lower order, he showcased remarkable skill, significantly contributing to his team’s performance.