Everyone is gearing up for the blockbuster Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. While a balanced squad is essential for all teams, it’s the batters who tend to grab the most attention. Teams with star batters naturally emerge as the favorites to win the tournament.
In the IPL 2025 auction, batters were in high demand, and we saw Rishabh Pant receive the highest bid in IPL auction history. With that in mind, let’s take a look at the top eleven batters who could score the most runs in the upcoming season.
Best batters Playing XI for IPL 2025
- Travis Head
- Virat Kohli
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Abhishek Sharma
- Heinrich Klaasen
- Hardik Pandya
- Rinku Singh/ Andre Russell
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Sanju Samson
- Jos Buttler
- Shubman Gill
Virat Kohli will undoubtedly be the first name on Royal Challengers Bangalore’s roster for IPL 2025. As the highest run-scorer in IPL history, RCB continues to place unwavering faith in him as their key player.
Sunrisers Hyderabad has one of the strongest batting line-ups in their squad. In the previous season, they dominated their opponents with three powerful batters: Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, and Travis Head. This trio will again be a key strength for SRH in IPL 2025. Travis Head, who scored 567 runs in 15 matches, and Abhishek Sharma, who scored 484 runs in 16 games, will play crucial roles again.
India’s 360-degree player, Suryakumar Yadav, will also be one to watch as he looks to return to top form in IPL 2025 after missing the first half of IPL 2024. He will also lead MI’s batting line-up.
Captaining MI, Hardik Pandya will be another key player for them. The all-rounder has been exceptional in previous seasons and will be eager to play a match-winning role for the team.
Interestingly, Kolkata Knight Riders’ batting will heavily rely on Rinku Singh. The two-season sensation has built a reputation as a match-winner, and KKR will base their strategy around him in the upcoming season.
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson have the full potential to claim the Orange Cap in the upcoming IPL season. Both players are set to be key figures for Rajasthan Royals as they aim for the title.
Jos Buttler and Shubman Gill, with their exceptional talent, will also be strong contenders for the highest run-scorer title in IPL 2025.
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