Suresh Raina remains the most prolific Indian run-getter in IPL history, amassing 5,528 runs from just 200 innings at an explosive strike rate of 136. The left-hander, who last turned out for Chennai Super Kings in 2021, spent 13 seasons—12 of them with CSK—turning the yellow jersey into a synonym for reliability and flair. Raina’s bat sent the ball racing to the fence 506 times and cleared it 203 times, underlining his reputation as one of the league’s great entertainers. His lone IPL century, a scintillating 100*, sits alongside 39 half-centuries, proof that he could both anchor and accelerate at will. While he occasionally rolled his arm over, claiming 25 wickets in 69 bowling innings, the story of Raina is written primarily in runs and sixes.

Karun Nair IPL journey spans ten seasons from 2013 to 2025, with the Karnataka right-hander amassing 1,694 runs at a brisk strike rate of 131. Having opened or anchored for five different franchises—Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings and now Delhi Capitals—Nair has built a reputation for fearless batting in the top order. His 76 innings feature 185 fours and 49 sixes, translating to almost one boundary every five balls, while 11 half-centuries underline his knack for converting starts. The 89 not out remains his highest score, a knock that showcased his ability to accelerate late. After standout seasons with Punjab Kings where he crossed 300 runs twice, Nair returns to Delhi Capitals in 2025 looking to reignite the form that once made him one of the league’s most promising anchors.

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