Top 10 batsmen with highest average in IPL

Top 10 batsmen with highest average in IPL: The Twenty20 format hardly asks for consistency given it mostly depends up on power hitting which was proved wrong many player including in IPL. Here, we look at the players with highest average in Indian Premier League. (Minimum 500 runs)
Top 10 batsmen with highest average in IPL:
10 – Andrew Symonds: 36.07

Andrew Symonds has Avg. of 36.07 in IPL (Photo Source:Indian Premier League)

Playing the middle order batsman role for Deccan Chargers and Mumbai Indians, Andrew Symonds had made consistent performances. In 36 innings he played, he averaged 36.07 scoring 974 runs.

9 – Matthew Hayden: 36.90

Mathew Hayden has 36.90 avg. in IPL. (© Getty Images)

The Australian opener who played for Chennai Super Kings in IPL had a consistent run with the bat throughout the three seasons he played. In the 32 innings, he averaged 36.9 scoring 1107 runs.
8 – Kevin Pietersen: 37.12

Kevin Pietersen has 37.12 Avg. in IPL(Photo Source: BCCI)

The South African born-England Cricketer, Kevin Pietersen was one of the consistent performers in IPL. He has adjusted to the batting positions quite well and averaged 37.12 in the IPL in the 32 innings scoring 928 runs.
7 – Steven Smith: 39.29

Steven Smith has 39.29 Avg. In IPL. (Photo Source: BCCI)

The Australian, Steven Smith had got very few chances with batting low down but has consistently scored runs. He played in 28 innings scoring 668 at a good average of 39.29.
6- JP Duminy: 39.65

JP Duminy Has 39.65 Avg. In IPL. (Photo Source: BCCI)

Irrespective of which team and how his team plays, Duminy had his consistent scores going on. Played for Deccan, Mumbai and Delhi, Duminy averaged 39.65 in the 52 innings he batted scoring 1388 runs.
5 – Michael Hussey: 40.42

Michael Hussey has 40.42 avg. In IPL. ( Photo Source: BCCI )

Referred as Mr.Cricket in general, Hussey has had a brilliant IPL. Played for Chennai and Mumbai mostly in opening role, Hussey scored 1900 runs at a good average of 40.42 in the 54 innings.

4 – MS Dhoni: 40.84

MS Dhoni Has 40.84 Avg. in IPL. (Photo Source: BCCI)

MS Dhoni is the only Indian to be in the Top 10 batsmen list with highest averages in IPL. Given the position he plays in IPL, helped to betray his average with the not outs. He scored 2614 runs in 99 innings at an average of 40.84.
3 – Shaun Marsh: 43.84

Shaun Marsh has 43.84 Avg. in IPL.(Photo Source: BCCI)

Shaun Marsh might not have got many games to play in IPL despite of been available for every possible season. However, every time he played he proved his worst. He scored 1973 runs in just 51 innings at a brilliant average of 43.84.
2 – Chris Gayle: 47.50

Chris Gayle has 47.50 Avg. in IPL. (Photo Source:AFP)

Gayle probably has been the most consistent performer in the IPL since his comeback in 2011. He returned to IPL in 2011 in midway for Royal Challengers Bangalore and had been in top run scorers list in every season. He averaged 47.5 by scoring 2708 runs in 67 innings.
1 – David Miller: 48.10

David Miller has 48.10, the highest Avg. in IPL.(Photo Source: BCCI)

The Killer from South Africa, David Miller joined IPL in 2012 for Kings XI Punjab. Since his inception in IPL, he performed well every possible time. He averaged 48.1, the highest in the IPL so far scoring 962 runs in 34 innings. 14 not outs in those 34 also a reason for the good average.