Ajinkya Rahane
Ajinkya Rahane has 5,367 IPL runs to his name from 212 matches, averaging 30.2 at a strike rate of 125.6, the 8th highest run scorer in IPL history and a classical top-order craftsman. His best season with the bat came in 2012, 560 runs in a single campaign. He was part of the IPL-winning squad in 2023. Across 6 franchises, KKR is his latest IPL home.
Ajinkya Rahane's IPL Playoff Batting Record
| Stage | Innings | Runs | Avg | SR | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Stage Home 34.7 · Away 27.0 | 187 | 5094 | 30.3 | 126.0 | 50.0% |
| Playoff Home 25.7 · Away 38.8 | 10 | 273 | 27.3 | — | 40.0% |
| Qualifier | 4 | 94 | 23.5 | 127.0 | 50.0% |
| Eliminator | 3 | 106 | 35.3 | 106.0 | 33.3% |
| Final | 3 | 73 | 24.3 | 132.7 | 33.3% |
Ajinkya's Playoff Average — 27.3 (in line with League Stage)
5+ playoff innings
Ajinkya has batted in 10 IPL playoff innings, averaging 27.3 — close to the 30.3 he manages in the league stage. The side has converted 40.0% of those playoff appearances into wins — 50.0% during the league stage. Venue splits show 25.7 at home and 38.8 on the road in the playoffs.
Note — Semi-Finals reflects the 2008–2010 format; Qualifier combines Qualifier 1 and Qualifier 2 (current format).