Shikhar Dhawan
The 3rd highest run scorer in IPL history — Shikhar Dhawan has amassed 6,769 IPL runs in 222 matches over 17 seasons, averaging 35.3, a balanced, technically sound batsman. In 2020 he reached a personal best of 618 runs. He was part of the IPL-winning squad in 2016. His IPL career has taken in 4 franchises, the latest PBKS.
Shikhar Dhawan's IPL Playoff Batting Record
| Stage | Innings | Runs | Avg | SR | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Stage Home 34.5 · Away 42.0 | 203 | 6439 | 37.0 | 128.4 | 52.7% |
| Playoff Home 5.7 · Away 17.7 | 18 | 330 | 18.3 | — | 38.9% |
| Semi-Finals | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 81.0 | 50.0% |
| Qualifier | 8 | 173 | 21.6 | 122.7 | 37.5% |
| Eliminator | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 91.0 | 50.0% |
| Final | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 97.2 | 25.0% |
Shikhar's Playoff Average — 18.3 (18.7 below League Stage)
5+ playoff innings
Across 18 playoff innings, Shikhar averages 18.3 — 18.7 runs below the 37.0 he manages in the league stage. Against a 52.7% win rate in the league stage, Shikhar's side has won 38.9% of those playoff matches. By venue, Shikhar averages 5.7 in home playoff innings and 17.7 away, both notably below his 37.0 league-stage average.
Note — Semi-Finals reflects the 2008–2010 format; Qualifier combines Qualifier 1 and Qualifier 2 (current format).