The record for the fastest to 4000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL), measured by the number of balls faced, is a significant marker of a batter’s scoring rate and impact in T20 cricket. Here is the latest, updated list as of April 2025:
- AB de Villiers: AB de Villiers shares the record for the fastest to 4000 IPL runs, achieving the milestone in 2658 balls, tied with Chris Gayle. De Villiers also holds the highest strike rate (151.68) among players with 4000+ IPL runs. He also holds a record of Highest individual score by a non-opener: 133* (59 balls vs. Mumbai Indians, 2015). His aggressive batting, highlighted by rapid centuries and match-winning knocks, cemented his legacy as one of the IPL’s greatest entertainers.
- Chris Gayle: Chris Gayle is joint-first, not second, on the list of fastest players to score 4,000 runs in IPL history based on balls faced. He achieved the milestone in 2,658 balls, tying with AB de Villiers. He also holds a record of Highest individual score: 175* (66 balls) against Pune Warriors in 2013. Most sixes in a single IPL season: 59 in 2012. Most sixes in IPL history: 357, the only batter to cross 350 sixes. Fastest IPL century: 30-ball hundred during his 175* knock. Most sixes in an innings: 17 during his 175* innings and many more. Gayle’s aggressive batting and charismatic persona earned him nicknames like “Universe Boss.
- Suryakumar Yadav: Suryakumar Yadav has become the third-fastest player in IPL history to reach 4000 runs in terms of balls faced, achieving the milestone during Mumbai Indians’ match against Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025. He has taken 2714 balls to reach 4000 runs in IPL. Suryakumar Yadav’s achievement highlights his aggressive and consistent batting style, placing him among the elite power-hitters in IPL history.
As the IPL continues to showcase world-class talent, There achievement stands as a testament to his aggressive style and pivotal role in the league’s history.
