Shikhar Dhawan scored 6769 runs in 222 IPL matches from 2008 to 2024. He played in all 17 seasons of that period, opened the batting for most of his career, and finished as one of the most consistent run scorers the league has seen. His best season came in 2020, when he scored 618 runs for Delhi Capitals. This article lists his runs year by year, season by season, so you can see how his form rose, dipped, and rose again across five franchises.
Dhawan began with Delhi Daredevils in 2008, moved to Mumbai Indians, then found a long home at Deccan Chargers and Sunrisers Hyderabad. He returned to Delhi in 2019 and closed his IPL career with Punjab Kings in 2024. He retired from all forms of cricket in August 2024. At the time of his retirement he was the second highest run scorer in IPL history, behind Virat Kohli. He also finished with 768 fours and 152 sixes, 51 fifties, and 2 hundreds. His highest score was 106 not out.
Shikhar Dhawan IPL Runs Year by Year Overview
| Detail | Figure |
|---|---|
| IPL career span | 2008 to 2024 |
| Seasons played | 17 |
| Matches | 222 |
| Total runs | 6769 |
| Batting average | 35.26 |
| Strike rate | 127.14 |
| Highest score | 106 not out |
| Hundreds | 2 |
| Fifties | 51 |
| Fours | 768 |
| Sixes | 152 |
| Best season | 618 runs in 2020 |
| Teams | Delhi Daredevils, Mumbai Indians, Deccan Chargers, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings |
Dhawan scored 400 runs or more in 9 different seasons and 500 runs or more in 5 seasons. That level of repeat scoring is rare for an opener across 17 seasons, and it is the main reason his career total stayed so high for so long.
Shikhar Dhawan IPL Runs Season by Season
| Season | Team | Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | Highest Score | 50s | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Delhi Daredevils | 14 | 340 | 37.78 | 115.25 | 68 not out | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | Mumbai Indians | 5 | 40 | 10.00 | 88.89 | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | Mumbai Indians | 10 | 191 | 19.10 | 112.35 | 56 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | Deccan Chargers | 14 | 400 | 33.33 | 129.03 | 95 not out | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | Deccan Chargers | 15 | 569 | 40.64 | 129.61 | 84 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 10 | 311 | 38.88 | 122.92 | 73 not out | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 14 | 377 | 29.00 | 118.18 | 64 not out | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 14 | 353 | 27.15 | 123.42 | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 17 | 501 | 38.54 | 116.78 | 82 not out | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 14 | 479 | 36.85 | 127.39 | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 16 | 497 | 38.23 | 136.91 | 92 not out | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | Delhi Capitals | 16 | 521 | 34.73 | 135.67 | 97 not out | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | Delhi Capitals | 17 | 618 | 44.14 | 144.73 | 106 not out | 4 | 2 |
| 2021 | Delhi Capitals | 16 | 587 | 39.13 | 124.62 | 92 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | Punjab Kings | 14 | 460 | 38.33 | 122.67 | 88 not out | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | Punjab Kings | 11 | 373 | 41.44 | 142.91 | 99 not out | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | Punjab Kings | 5 | 152 | 30.40 | 125.62 | 70 | 1 | 0 |
| Career total | 2008 to 2024 | 222 | 6769 | 35.26 | 127.14 | 106 not out | 51 | 2 |
The season table shows a clear pattern. Dhawan had one poor start at Mumbai Indians in 2009, when he scored only 40 runs in 5 matches. After that, he scored 300 runs or more in every full season from 2011 to 2023, except for his short final season in 2024, when he played only 5 matches.
Record History
Dhawan started well in 2008 with 340 runs for Delhi Daredevils, including 4 fifties. His move to Mumbai Indians did not work out, with 40 runs in 2009 and 191 runs in 2010. The change came at Deccan Chargers. He scored 400 runs in 2011 and then 569 runs in 2012, his best tally at that stage of his career.
When Deccan Chargers became Sunrisers Hyderabad, Dhawan stayed as a key opener. He scored between 311 and 501 runs in each of his six seasons there, from 2013 to 2018. The high point was 2016, when he scored 501 runs and Sunrisers Hyderabad won the IPL title. He followed that with 479 runs in 2017 and 497 runs in 2018, so his Hyderabad years were his most steady period.
His return to Delhi in 2019 started his best run of three seasons. He scored 521 runs in 2019, 618 runs in 2020, and 587 runs in 2021. The 2020 season stands out for two reasons. It was his highest season total, and he became the first player in IPL history to score hundreds in back to back matches. His two hundreds that season were 101 not out and 106 not out.
At Punjab Kings, Dhawan took on the captaincy in 2023 and still scored well. He made 460 runs in 2022 and 373 runs in 2023, with a best of 99 not out in 2023. Injury cut his 2024 season short after 5 matches and 152 runs. He announced his retirement from all forms of cricket in August 2024, closing a 17 season IPL career.
What This Record Tells Us
Dhawan was not a batter who relied on one or two huge seasons. His record is built on repeat scoring. He passed 400 runs in 9 seasons and 500 runs in 5 seasons, and he kept his average above 33 in most of his full seasons. That tells us he adapted well to different teams, different partners at the top of the order, and different roles, including captain at Punjab Kings.
His strike rate also rose in his later years. In 2020 he scored at 144.73, and in 2023 he scored at 142.91, both well above his career strike rate of 127.14. For a batter who played from 2008 to 2024, that late surge matters. It shows he changed his game as T20 batting moved faster, instead of fading away. Fans looking at his year by year numbers can see a long career with a slow start, a steady middle, and a strong peak at Delhi Capitals.
For readers who follow most fours in IPL history, Dhawan also stands out for his boundary hitting, with 768 fours in his career. His 51 fifties place him among the leaders for most 50 plus scores in IPL history. A similar year by year look at another long serving opener is available in the Shubman Gill IPL runs year by year article, while the Orange Cap winners in IPL list shows how often the top run scorer changed from season to season. Team wise totals for his later clubs are covered in the most runs for Punjab Kings and most runs for Sunrisers Hyderabad articles.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many runs did Shikhar Dhawan score in the IPL?
Shikhar Dhawan scored 6769 runs in 222 IPL matches from 2008 to 2024, at an average of 35.26 and a strike rate of 127.14.
What was Shikhar Dhawan best IPL season?
His best season was 2020 for Delhi Capitals, when he scored 618 runs in 17 matches at an average of 44.14, with 2 hundreds and 4 fifties.
How many IPL hundreds did Shikhar Dhawan score?
He scored 2 IPL hundreds, both in 2020. He also scored 51 fifties in his IPL career.
Which teams did Shikhar Dhawan play for in the IPL?
He played for Delhi Daredevils, Mumbai Indians, Deccan Chargers, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals, and Punjab Kings.
When did Shikhar Dhawan retire from the IPL?
His last IPL season was 2024 with Punjab Kings, when he played 5 matches and scored 152 runs. He announced his retirement from all forms of cricket in August 2024.
What is Shikhar Dhawan highest score in the IPL?
His highest IPL score was 106 not out, scored for Delhi Capitals in 2020.
Statistics updated through: 4 November 2026
