Chris Gayle to Rashid Khan: Top performing overseas players in IPL history

1. David Warner – 6565 runs

The former South Africa batter is nothing short of a legend for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. De Villiers played several memorable knocks for the Bengaluru-based franchise in the league, scoring 3 centuries and 40 fifties.

2. AB de Villiers – 5162 runs

The West Indies batter has played for multiple franchises in the IPL. Gayle was the biggest contributor with the bat for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru for several seasons and has 6 centuries and 31 half-centuies under his name.

3. Chris Gayle – 4965 runs

The former South Africa batter has played for many different franchises in IPL. Du Plessis’ best time in the league came for the Chennai Super Kings where he played several fantastic knocks. He is featuring for the Delhi Capitals in the ongoing IPL season.

4. Faf du Plessis – 4650 runs

The former Australia all-rounder gave valiant contributions especially with the bat in IPL. Watson played highly important roles in Rajasthan Royals’ 2008 triumph and Chennai Super Kings’ 2018 triumph. He has 4 centuries and 21 fifties under his name in the league.

5. Shane Watson – 3874 runs

The former West Indies all-roundr featured for multiple different franchises in IPL. Bravo was especially fabulous with the ball during his time with the Chennai Super Kings. His best bowling figures in the league are 4/22.

6. Dwayne Bravo – 183 wickets

The veteran West Indies all-rounder is nothing short of a legend for the Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL. Not only has Narine contributed well with the bat, he is also the franchise’s leading wicket-taker in the league, picking up 7 four-wicket hauls and a fifer.

7. Sunil Narine – 181 wickets

The former Sri Lanka seamer is among the finest players to ever feature for the Mumbai Indians in IPL. Malinga decimated batting orders on various occasions in the league, picking up 6 four-wicket hauls and a fifer as well. His best bowling figures in the league are 5/13.

8. Lasith Malinga – 170 wickets

The Afghanistan spinner has bamboozled countless batters in the IPL. Rashid recently became the third-fastest player in the league’s history to take 150 scalps. He was exceptional with the ball during his time with the Sunrisers Hyderabad and has also been brilliant for the Gujarat Titans.

9. Rashid Khan – 150 wickets

The former New Zealand seamer has featured for several different franchises in IPL. Boult is among the top performing overseas bowlers in the league’s history, picking up a massive number of scalps. His best bowling figures in IPL are 4/18.