3 current players having record or Most appearances in history of IPL

Edited By : Krishnakant Kukreti | Mar 21, 2025, 11:24 AM IST

Published On Mar 21, 2025, 11:24 AM IST

Last UpdatedMar 21, 2025, 11:24 AM IST

As the 2025 edition of IPL is about to begin, let us have a look at the players who currently have the record for having the most appearance in the tournament.

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MS Dhoni-264

On the other hand, players will have the responsibility to lead their team to the top. Everyone is sweating profusely in the nets t guarantee they give their best. On that note, let’s take a look at three current players who have the record for playing the most matches in the history of IPL.

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Rohit Sharma- 257

Starting his IPL career with Chennai Super Kings (CSK), MS Dhoni has the played 264 matches. Not just that, he is also the captain to lead his team to the most victories in the tournament. CSK has become champion five times under Dhoni’s leadership. The ‘Captain cool’ has scored 5243 runs for the team with an average of 39.12 and a strike rate of more than 135.

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Virat Kohli- 252

India captain Rohit Sharma made his debut with the Deccan Chargers in 2008. After playing three seasons, he joined Mumbai Indians (MI) in 2011. The Mumbai-based franchise even won five championships under his captaincy. Rohit has scored 6628 runs in 252 innings, while scoring 2 centuries and 43 half-centuries.

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India’s batting maestro Virat Kohli had made his IPL debut with Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2008, and has been with the same team till date. Khli has record for playing 252 matches. Kohli has scored 8004 runs in 244 innings, while averaging at 38.66 and an impressive strike rate of 131.97. He has also hit 8 centuries and 55 half-centuries till now. Kohli is also the player to have scored the most runs in IPL history.