Rahul Dravid holds the record for the most runs against Deccan Chargers in the IPL. The former India captain scored 339 runs in 11 innings against the Hyderabad franchise between 2008 and 2012. What makes his record special is that he did it without a single fifty. His highest score against them was just 49.
Deccan Chargers played only five IPL seasons. The team finished last in 2008, bounced back to win the title in 2009 under Adam Gilchrist, and was shut down after the 2012 season. Sunrisers Hyderabad took their place in 2013. Since the franchise no longer exists, these batting records against them are frozen in time and will never change.
This article lists the top 10 batters with the most runs against Deccan Chargers, the four centuries scored against them, and the strike rate and average leaders from those five seasons.
IPL Stats: Most Runs against Deccan Chargers Overview
| Record | Details |
|---|---|
| Record | Most runs against Deccan Chargers in the IPL |
| Holder | Rahul Dravid |
| Runs | 339 |
| Innings | 11 |
| Average | 33.90 |
| Strike rate | 123.72 |
| Highest score | 49 |
| Period | 2008 to 2012 |
Dravid faced Deccan Chargers 11 times, first for Royal Challengers Bangalore from 2008 to 2010 and then for Rajasthan Royals in 2011 and 2012. He never reached fifty against them in any innings, yet no batter piled up more total runs against the franchise. His tally of 339 sits 12 runs clear of second placed Sourav Ganguly.
Top 10 Batters with Most Runs against Deccan Chargers
| Rank | Player | Runs | Innings | Average | Strike Rate | High Score | 100s/50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rahul Dravid | 339 | 11 | 33.90 | 123.72 | 49 | 0/0 |
| 2 | Sourav Ganguly | 327 | 10 | 36.33 | 111.22 | 91 | 0/2 |
| 3 | Virender Sehwag | 317 | 11 | 31.70 | 178.08 | 119 | 1/1 |
| 4 | Yusuf Pathan | 312 | 9 | 44.57 | 181.39 | 73* | 0/3 |
| 5 | Suresh Raina | 310 | 10 | 34.44 | 139.63 | 59 | 0/3 |
| 6 | Virat Kohli | 306 | 10 | 34.00 | 137.83 | 71 | 0/3 |
| 7 | Jacques Kallis | 292 | 11 | 26.54 | 103.91 | 68 | 0/2 |
| 8 | MS Dhoni | 281 | 10 | 31.22 | 113.30 | 58* | 0/1 |
| 9 | Tillakaratne Dilshan | 263 | 8 | 37.57 | 127.66 | 71 | 0/3 |
| 10 | David Hussey | 250 | 6 | 83.33 | 149.70 | 65* | 0/2 |
Sourav Ganguly sits second with 327 runs in 10 innings, powered by 91 and 88 against the Chargers in 2008 and 2009. Virender Sehwag is third with 317 runs and owns the highest individual score against them, 119 off 56 balls in 2011. Yusuf Pathan is the most destructive name on the list. He smashed 312 runs at a strike rate of 181.39 and hit 22 sixes against Deccan, more than any other batter.
Record History: Centuries against Deccan Chargers
Only four centuries were scored against Deccan Chargers in their five IPL seasons. Three of the four came from Delhi Daredevils batters, which tells you how much Delhi enjoyed facing this attack.
| Player | Score | Team | Year | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manish Pandey | 114 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 2009 | Centurion |
| Virender Sehwag | 119 | Delhi Daredevils | 2011 | Hyderabad |
| David Warner | 109 | Delhi Daredevils | 2012 | Hyderabad |
| Kevin Pietersen | 103* | Delhi Daredevils | 2012 | Delhi |
Manish Pandey was the first to reach three figures against Deccan, with 114 in 2009. He took 67 balls to get there, which makes it the slowest century in the entire league. Virender Sehwag then produced the most famous one. Chasing 176 in Hyderabad in 2011, he smashed 119 off 56 balls with 13 fours and 6 sixes to win the game almost single handedly. David Warner followed with 109 in Hyderabad in 2012, and Kevin Pietersen finished the set with 103 not out in Delhi the same year. Pietersen ended with 143 runs in just 3 innings against Deccan at an average of 143, the best average of any batter against them.
What This Record Tells Us
The top of this list rewards consistency over fireworks. Dravid never passed 49 against Deccan Chargers, yet his 11 steady knocks were enough to top the chart. That is a rare record shape in T20 cricket, where one big innings usually decides these lists. Ganguly and Kallis follow the same pattern. They were anchors who kept scoring small but useful runs every time they met this team.
Power hitters left their own mark though. Pathan scored his 312 runs at a strike rate of 181.39 with 22 sixes, and Sehwag hit 40 fours against Deccan, the most by any batter. Delhi Daredevils clearly had Deccan’s number. Sehwag, Warner, and Pietersen all scored centuries against them, and the team chased down big targets against the Chargers more than once.
The list is also a snapshot of an early IPL era. Seven of the top 10 are retired greats from the 2008 to 2012 years. Since the franchise was shut down after 2012, Dravid’s 339 will stand as the final answer to this record forever.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who scored the most runs against Deccan Chargers in the IPL?
Rahul Dravid scored the most runs against Deccan Chargers, with 339 runs in 11 innings between 2008 and 2012 at a strike rate of 123.72.
Who hit the highest individual score against Deccan Chargers?
Virender Sehwag hit the highest individual score against Deccan Chargers, 119 off 56 balls for Delhi Daredevils in Hyderabad in 2011, with 13 fours and 6 sixes.
How many centuries were scored against Deccan Chargers in the IPL?
Four centuries were scored against Deccan Chargers: Manish Pandey 114 in 2009, Virender Sehwag 119 in 2011, David Warner 109 in 2012, and Kevin Pietersen 103 not out in 2012.
Who had the best strike rate against Deccan Chargers?
Yusuf Pathan had the best strike rate against Deccan Chargers among batters who faced at least 100 balls. He scored 312 runs in 9 innings at a strike rate of 181.39 and hit 22 sixes, the most by any batter against them.
Who had the best batting average against Deccan Chargers?
Kevin Pietersen had the best batting average against Deccan Chargers. He scored 143 runs in 3 innings at an average of 143, remaining not out twice, including his 103 not out in 2012.
Did Rahul Dravid score a fifty against Deccan Chargers?
No. Rahul Dravid never reached fifty against Deccan Chargers in 11 innings. His highest score against them was 49, yet his total of 339 runs is still the most by any batter against the franchise.
What happened to the Deccan Chargers team?
Deccan Chargers were shut down by the IPL governing council after the 2012 season for breaching contract terms. The Hyderabad franchise was sold to the Sun TV Network and renamed Sunrisers Hyderabad from 2013.
Statistics updated through: 15 October 2026
