Updated October 2026 | All stats are as of the end of IPL 2026 (final played 31 May 2026).
Shikhar Dhawan IPL stats, quick answer: here is Shikhar Dhawan’s complete IPL record from 2008 to the end of IPL 2026.
- Matches: 222 (2008 to 2024)
- Runs: 6769 at an average of 35.26 and a strike rate of 127.14
- Highest score: 106*
- Hundreds / fifties: 2 / 51
- Sixes: 153
- Teams: Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians, Deccan Chargers, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Punjab Kings
- IPL titles: 1 (2016)
- Player of the match awards: 12
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Shikhar Dhawan IPL Stats: Career Overview and Headline Numbers
Shikhar Dhawan is one of the most prolific openers in IPL history. He played for Delhi, Mumbai, Deccan Chargers, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings, and was a key part of Sunrisers’ 2016 title-winning side.
Shikhar Dhawan has played 222 IPL matches across 17 seasons. With the bat he has 6769 runs from 221 innings, which ranks him 3rd on the all-time run-scoring list. He has been dismissed 192 times, giving an average of 35.26, and he scores at 127.14 runs per 100 balls, with 768 fours and 153 sixes. With the ball he has 4 wickets from 8.0 overs, conceding 8.25 an over and taking a wicket every 12.0 balls.
Where he bats
| Batting position | Innings | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opener (1-2) | 184 | 5663 | 34.11 | 127.72 |
| Top order (3-4) | 33 | 1044 | 43.50 | 124.43 |
| Middle order (5-7) | 4 | 62 | 31.00 | 121.57 |
Shikhar Dhawan has batted most often as opener, 184 of his 221 innings. Batting position here is the order in which a batter first appeared at the crease.
How he gets out
| Dismissal | Times | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Caught | 112 | 58% |
| Bowled | 40 | 21% |
| Run Out | 16 | 8% |
| Lbw | 13 | 7% |
| Stumped | 8 | 4% |
| Caught And Bowled | 3 | 2% |
In wins and defeats
| Result | Innings | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team won | 114 | 3989 | 43.36 | 132.61 |
| Team lost | 107 | 2780 | 27.80 | 120.03 |
In matches his team won, Shikhar Dhawan averages 43.36 at a strike rate of 132.61; in defeats, 27.80 at 120.03. The gap is a rough measure of how often his innings have decided games.
Teams Played For and How He Moved Between Them
| Team | Seasons | Matches | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Daredevils | 2008 | 14 | 340 | 0 |
| Mumbai Indians | 2009-2010 | 15 | 231 | 0 |
| Deccan Chargers | 2011-2012 | 29 | 969 | 4 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2013-2018 | 85 | 2518 | 0 |
| Delhi Capitals | 2019-2021 | 49 | 1726 | 0 |
| Punjab Kings | 2022-2024 | 30 | 985 | 0 |
He started with Delhi Daredevils in 2008 for the 2008 season. He then moved to Mumbai Indians in 2009 and stayed until 2010. He then moved to Deccan Chargers in 2011 and stayed until 2012. He then moved to Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2013 and stayed until 2018. He then moved to Delhi Capitals in 2019 and stayed until 2021. He then moved to Punjab Kings in 2022 and stayed until 2024.
How his role changed
| Season | Average batting position | Innings |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3.5 | 14 |
| 2009 | 4.0 | 4 |
| 2010 | 1.1 | 10 |
| 2011 | 2.0 | 14 |
| 2012 | 1.9 | 15 |
| 2013 | 2.1 | 10 |
| 2014 | 1.9 | 14 |
| 2015 | 1.8 | 14 |
| 2016 | 2.0 | 17 |
| 2017 | 1.9 | 14 |
| 2018 | 1.6 | 16 |
| 2019 | 2.1 | 16 |
| 2020 | 2.5 | 17 |
| 2021 | 2.0 | 16 |
| 2022 | 2.0 | 14 |
| 2023 | 2.3 | 11 |
| 2024 | 1.0 | 5 |
In his first three seasons Shikhar Dhawan batted at an average position of 2.9; in his last three it was 1.8. He has moved up the order over his career, taking on more of the innings.
Batting Record Season by Season
| Season | Team | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | DC | 14 | 340 | 37.78 | 115.25 | 4 | 0 | 68* |
| 2009 | MI | 5 | 40 | 10.00 | 88.89 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| 2010 | MI | 10 | 191 | 19.10 | 112.35 | 2 | 0 | 56 |
| 2011 | DCG | 14 | 400 | 33.33 | 129.03 | 2 | 0 | 95* |
| 2012 | DCG | 15 | 569 | 40.64 | 129.61 | 5 | 0 | 84 |
| 2013 | SRH | 10 | 311 | 38.88 | 122.92 | 3 | 0 | 73* |
| 2014 | SRH | 14 | 377 | 29.00 | 118.18 | 2 | 0 | 64* |
| 2015 | SRH | 14 | 353 | 27.15 | 123.43 | 3 | 0 | 54 |
| 2016 | SRH | 17 | 501 | 38.54 | 116.78 | 4 | 0 | 82* |
| 2017 | SRH | 14 | 479 | 36.85 | 127.39 | 3 | 0 | 77 |
| 2018 | SRH | 16 | 497 | 38.23 | 136.91 | 4 | 0 | 92* |
| 2019 | DC | 16 | 521 | 34.73 | 135.68 | 5 | 0 | 97* |
| 2020 | DC | 17 | 618 | 44.14 | 144.73 | 4 | 2 | 106* |
| 2021 | DC | 16 | 587 | 39.13 | 124.63 | 3 | 0 | 92 |
| 2022 | PBKS | 14 | 460 | 38.33 | 122.67 | 3 | 0 | 88* |
| 2023 | PBKS | 11 | 373 | 41.44 | 142.91 | 3 | 0 | 99* |
| 2024 | PBKS | 5 | 152 | 30.40 | 125.62 | 1 | 0 | 70 |
- 2008 (Delhi Daredevils): 340 runs in 14 matches, average 37.78, strike rate 115.25, best 68*. He batted mostly at number 3 or 4. His best innings was 68* off 52 balls against DCG on 15 May 2008. Delhi Daredevils finished 4th in the league table.
- 2009 (Mumbai Indians): 40 runs in 5 matches, average 10.00, strike rate 88.89, best 22. He batted mostly at number 3 or 4. His best innings was 22 off 21 balls against CSK on 18 Apr 2009. Mumbai Indians finished 7th in the league table.
- 2010 (Mumbai Indians): 191 runs in 10 matches, average 19.10, strike rate 112.35, best 56. He batted mostly as an opener. His best innings was 56 off 34 balls against CSK on 25 Mar 2010. Mumbai Indians finished 1st in the league table. Mumbai Indians reached the final.
- 2011 (Deccan Chargers): 400 runs in 14 matches, average 33.33, strike rate 129.03, best 95*. He batted mostly as an opener. His best innings was 95* off 57 balls against PBKS on 21 May 2011. Deccan Chargers finished 7th in the league table.
- 2012 (Deccan Chargers): 569 runs in 15 matches, average 40.64, strike rate 129.61, best 84. He batted mostly as an opener. His best innings was 84 off 49 balls against DC on 10 May 2012. Deccan Chargers finished 8th in the league table.
- 2013 (Sunrisers Hyderabad): 311 runs in 10 matches, average 38.88, strike rate 122.92, best 73*. He batted mostly as an opener. His best innings was 73* off 55 balls against MI on 1 May 2013. Sunrisers Hyderabad finished 4th in the league table.
- 2014 (Sunrisers Hyderabad): 377 runs in 14 matches, average 29.00, strike rate 118.18, best 64*. He batted mostly as an opener. His best innings was 64* off 49 balls against CSK on 22 May 2014. Sunrisers Hyderabad finished 6th in the league table.
- 2015 (Sunrisers Hyderabad): 353 runs in 14 matches, average 27.15, strike rate 123.43, best 54. He batted mostly as an opener. His best innings was 54 off 35 balls against RR on 7 May 2015. Sunrisers Hyderabad finished 6th in the league table.
- 2016 (Sunrisers Hyderabad): 501 runs in 17 matches, average 38.54, strike rate 116.78, best 82*. He batted mostly as an opener. His best innings was 82* off 57 balls against MI on 8 May 2016. Sunrisers Hyderabad finished 3rd in the league table. His team won the title.
- 2017 (Sunrisers Hyderabad): 479 runs in 14 matches, average 36.85, strike rate 127.39, best 77. He batted mostly as an opener. His best innings was 77 off 48 balls against PBKS on 28 Apr 2017. Sunrisers Hyderabad finished 3rd in the league table.
- 2018 (Sunrisers Hyderabad): 497 runs in 16 matches, average 38.23, strike rate 136.91, best 92*. He batted mostly as an opener. His best innings was 92* off 50 balls against DC on 10 May 2018. Sunrisers Hyderabad finished 1st in the league table. Sunrisers Hyderabad reached the final.
- 2019 (Delhi Capitals): 521 runs in 16 matches, average 34.73, strike rate 135.68, best 97*. He batted mostly as an opener. His best innings was 97* off 63 balls against KKR on 12 Apr 2019. Delhi Capitals finished 3rd in the league table.
- 2020 (Delhi Capitals): 618 runs in 17 matches, average 44.14, strike rate 144.73, best 106*. He batted mostly as an opener. His best innings was 106* off 61 balls against PBKS on 20 Oct 2020. Delhi Capitals finished 2nd in the league table. Delhi Capitals reached the final.
- 2021 (Delhi Capitals): 587 runs in 16 matches, average 39.13, strike rate 124.63, best 92. He batted mostly as an opener. His best innings was 92 off 49 balls against PBKS on 18 Apr 2021. Delhi Capitals finished 1st in the league table.
- 2022 (Punjab Kings): 460 runs in 14 matches, average 38.33, strike rate 122.67, best 88*. He batted mostly as an opener. His best innings was 88* off 59 balls against CSK on 25 Apr 2022. Punjab Kings finished 6th in the league table.
- 2023 (Punjab Kings): 373 runs in 11 matches, average 41.44, strike rate 142.91, best 99*. He batted mostly as an opener. His best innings was 99* off 66 balls against SRH on 9 Apr 2023. Punjab Kings finished 8th in the league table.
- 2024 (Punjab Kings): 152 runs in 5 matches, average 30.40, strike rate 125.62, best 70. He batted mostly as an opener. His best innings was 70 off 50 balls against LSG on 30 Mar 2024. Punjab Kings finished 9th in the league table.
His most productive season was 2020, with 618 runs. His leanest full season was 2010, when he averaged 19.10. He passed 400 runs in 9 of his 17 seasons.
Highest Scores and Centuries
| Score | Balls | 4s | 6s | For | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106* | 61 | 12 | 3 | DC | PBKS | 20 Oct 2020 | Lost |
| 101* | 58 | 14 | 1 | DC | CSK | 17 Oct 2020 | Won |
| 99* | 66 | 12 | 5 | PBKS | SRH | 9 Apr 2023 | Lost |
| 97* | 63 | 11 | 2 | DC | KKR | 12 Apr 2019 | Won |
| 95* | 57 | 14 | 1 | DCG | PBKS | 21 May 2011 | Won |
| 92 | 49 | 13 | 2 | DC | PBKS | 18 Apr 2021 | Won |
| 92* | 50 | 9 | 4 | SRH | DC | 10 May 2018 | Won |
| 88* | 59 | 9 | 2 | PBKS | CSK | 25 Apr 2022 | Won |
| 86* | 56 | 9 | 3 | PBKS | RR | 5 Apr 2023 | Won |
| 85 | 54 | 10 | 2 | DC | CSK | 10 Apr 2021 | Won |
Shikhar Dhawan has 2 IPL hundreds: 101* against CSK on 17 Oct 2020; 106* against PBKS on 20 Oct 2020. His team won 34 of the 53 matches in which he passed 50.
Strike Rate and Average by Phase of Innings
| Phase | Runs | Balls | Dismissals | Average | Strike rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay (overs 1-6) | 3415 | 2780 | 94 | 36.3 | 122.8 |
| Middle (7-15) | 2686 | 2123 | 81 | 33.2 | 126.5 |
| Death (16-20) | 668 | 421 | 17 | 39.3 | 158.7 |
Most of Shikhar Dhawan’s runs have come in the powerplay phase (3415 runs, 50% of his total). His fastest scoring comes in the death phase, at 158.7 runs per 100 balls. Phase splits use the over in which each ball was bowled.
Records Held and Milestones Reached
| Milestone | Date | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPL debut | 19 Apr 2008 | RR | Feroz Shah Kotla |
| First IPL fifty | 19 Apr 2008 | RR | Feroz Shah Kotla |
| 1000 IPL runs | 9 Apr 2012 | MI | Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium |
| 2000 IPL runs | 8 May 2014 | RR | Sardar Patel Stadium |
| 100th IPL match | 21 Apr 2016 | GL | Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium |
| 3000 IPL runs | 22 May 2016 | KKR | Eden Gardens |
| 4000 IPL runs | 25 May 2018 | KKR | Eden Gardens |
| First IPL hundred | 17 Oct 2020 | CSK | Sharjah Cricket Stadium |
| 5000 IPL runs | 20 Oct 2020 | PBKS | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| 6000 IPL runs | 25 Apr 2022 | CSK | Wankhede Stadium |
| 200th IPL match | 25 Apr 2022 | CSK | Wankhede Stadium |
He sits 3rd on the all-time run-scoring list.
Related record pages: most sixes in IPL history, most wickets in IPL history, fastest century in IPL history, Orange Cap winners, Purple Cap winners.
Performance Against Each Opposition
| Opponent | Runs | Avg | SR | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 1057 | 44.04 | 131.80 | 101* |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 907 | 30.23 | 118.25 | 97* |
| Mumbai Indians | 901 | 39.17 | 128.35 | 82* |
| Punjab Kings | 894 | 40.64 | 138.60 | 106* |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 724 | 32.91 | 123.97 | 73* |
| Rajasthan Royals | 679 | 32.33 | 129.83 | 86* |
| Delhi Capitals | 579 | 30.47 | 139.52 | 92* |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 378 | 34.36 | 122.73 | 99* |
| Rising Pune Supergiant | 138 | 46.00 | 114.05 | 56* |
| Gujarat Lions | 127 | 42.33 | 120.95 | 53* |
| Deccan Chargers | 118 | 39.33 | 105.36 | 68* |
| Gujarat Titans | 106 | 35.33 | 113.98 | 62* |
| Pune Warriors | 81 | 20.25 | 114.08 | 28 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 76 | 25.33 | 113.43 | 70 |
| Kochi Tuskers Kerala | 4 | 4.00 | 44.44 | 4 |
Shikhar Dhawan’s most productive opponent has been Chennai Super Kings, against whom he has 1057 runs at a strike rate of 131.80. Figures include matches against defunct franchises such as Deccan Chargers and Pune Warriors where relevant.
Home vs Away Splits
| Venue type | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2141 | 32.94 | 124.84 |
| Away | 2838 | 36.86 | 128.01 |
| Neutral | 1790 | 35.80 | 128.59 |
Home means a match in his franchise’s home city. Neutral covers seasons played wholly or largely away from home grounds (2009 in South Africa, the UAE in 2014 and 2020, the 2021 hub format and the 2022 league stage in Maharashtra).
His most-played grounds
| Ground | Matches | Runs | SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium | 47 | 1477 | 124.22 |
| Wankhede Stadium | 17 | 625 | 130.48 |
| Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 15 | 415 | 133.44 |
| Feroz Shah Kotla | 13 | 391 | 122.96 |
| Eden Gardens | 11 | 337 | 126.22 |
| MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) | 10 | 299 | 119.60 |
His most productive ground is Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: 1477 runs in 47 innings at a strike rate of 124.22.
Playoff and Knockout Record
| Season | Stage | Opponent | Batting | Bowling | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Semi Final | RR | 5 (12) | – | Lost |
| 2010 | Semi Final | RCB | 12 (9) | – | Won |
| 2010 | Final | CSK | 0 (8) | – | Lost |
| 2013 | Eliminator | RR | 33 (39) | – | Lost |
| 2016 | Elimination Final | KKR | 10 (10) | – | Won |
| 2016 | Qualifier 2 | GL | 0 (4) | – | Won |
| 2016 | Final | RCB | 28 (25) | – | Won |
| 2017 | Eliminator | KKR | 11 (13) | – | Lost |
| 2018 | Qualifier 1 | CSK | 0 (1) | – | Lost |
| 2018 | Qualifier 2 | KKR | 34 (24) | – | Won |
| 2018 | Final | CSK | 26 (25) | – | Lost |
| 2019 | Eliminator | SRH | 17 (16) | – | Won |
| 2019 | Qualifier 2 | CSK | 18 (14) | – | Lost |
| 2020 | Qualifier 1 | MI | 0 (2) | – | Lost |
| 2020 | Qualifier 2 | SRH | 78 (50) | – | Won |
| 2020 | Final | MI | 15 (13) | – | Lost |
| 2021 | Qualifier 1 | CSK | 7 (7) | – | Lost |
| 2021 | Qualifier 2 | KKR | 36 (39) | – | Lost |
In 18 playoff matches, Shikhar Dhawan has 330 runs at a strike rate of 106.11. His teams won 7 of those games, and he has played in 4 finals.
Captaincy Record
Dhawan captained Punjab Kings in 2023 and part of 2024.
Awards Won
- Player of the match 12 times
- IPL champion: 2016
Three Defining Performances
The three below are his most decisive IPL performances by impact on the result, followed by two more that rank close behind.
- Shikhar Dhawan: 78 off 50 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad. 8 Nov 2020, Sheikh Zayed Stadium (Qualifier 2): DC batted first and made 189/3, led by Shikhar Dhawan 78 (50). SRH replied with 172/8, Kane Williamson 67 (45) top-scoring as Kagiso Rabada 4/29 did the damage for DC. DC won by 17 runs. Player of the match: Marcus Stoinis.
- Shikhar Dhawan: 101* off 58 balls against Chennai Super Kings. 17 Oct 2020, Sharjah Cricket Stadium: CSK batted first and made 179/4, led by Faf du Plessis 58 (47), with Anrich Nortje 2/44 the pick of the DC bowlers. DC replied with 185/5, Shikhar Dhawan 101* (58) top-scoring as Deepak Chahar 2/18 did the damage for CSK. DC won by 5 wickets. Player of the match: Shikhar Dhawan.
- Shikhar Dhawan: 97* off 63 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders. 12 Apr 2019, Eden Gardens: KKR batted first and made 178/7, led by Shubman Gill 65 (39), with Chris Morris 2/38 the pick of the DC bowlers. DC replied with 180/3, Shikhar Dhawan 97* (63) top-scoring. DC won by 7 wickets. Player of the match: Shikhar Dhawan.
- Shikhar Dhawan: 95* off 57 balls against Punjab Kings. 21 May 2011, Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium: DCG batted first and made 198/2, led by Shikhar Dhawan 95* (57). PBKS replied with 116, Adam Gilchrist 51 (37) top-scoring as Amit Mishra 4/9 did the damage for DCG. DCG won by 82 runs. Player of the match: Shikhar Dhawan.
- Shikhar Dhawan: 92* off 50 balls against Delhi Capitals. 10 May 2018, Arun Jaitley Stadium: DC batted first and made 187/5, led by Rishabh Pant 128* (63), with Shakib Al Hasan 2/27 the pick of the SRH bowlers. SRH replied with 191/1, Shikhar Dhawan 92* (50) top-scoring. SRH won by 9 wickets. Player of the match: Shikhar Dhawan.
He did not play in IPL 2026. This page will be updated after every season.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many runs has Shikhar Dhawan scored in the IPL?
Shikhar Dhawan has scored 6769 IPL runs in 221 innings at an average of 35.26 and a strike rate of 127.14 (as of the end of IPL 2026).
Which teams has Shikhar Dhawan played for in the IPL?
Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians, Deccan Chargers, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Punjab Kings.
What is Shikhar Dhawan’s highest IPL score?
106*.
Has Shikhar Dhawan won an IPL title?
Yes, 1: 2016.