Top Five Run-Scorer Of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL History
Current mentor of KKR, Gautam Gambhir is the leading run scorer for the franchise
With Gautam Gambhir at the helm as a mentor, the Kolkata Knight Riders, two-time champions, aim to put past disappointments behind them and stage a resounding comeback in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season.
The roster of Kolkata Knight Riders has been graced by several batting legends who have contributed to the team’s success over the years.
On that note, let’s take a look at the top-five run-scorers of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL history:
Gautam Gambhir
Leading the charts is the former captain Gautam Gambhir with 3345 runs for Kolkata Knight Riders at an average of 31.26 and a steady strike rate of 125.
Robin Uthappa
Securing the second spot is Robin Uthappa, who contributed 2649 runs to Kolkata Knight Riders. Uthappa displayed consistency with an average of 31 and a brisk strike rate of 135.
Andre Russell
In third place is the explosive all-rounder Andre Russell, who showcased his power-hitting abilities by accumulating 2269 runs at an average of 29 and an astonishing strike rate of 175.
Nitish Rana
Claiming the fourth position is Nitish Rana, who is the backbone of the current KKR team. He has scored 2157 runs for KKR at an average of 28 and a respectable strike rate of 137.
Yusuf Pathan
Rounding up the top five is Yusuf Pathan, with a total of 2061 runs for Kolkata Knight Riders. Pathan demonstrated his prowess with an average of 30.3 and a steady strike rate of 135.
