3 Batters with the most runs scored through boundaries in a single IPL season

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s magnificent IPL 2026 season has drawn to a close, but the teenage batting sensation has left cricket fans worldwide spellbound with his breathtaking stroke play. At just 15, he became the backbone of Rajasthan Royals’ batting order, combining audacity with consistency to average 48.50 despite his high‑risk approach.

Sooryavanshi now owns the record for the most runs scored in boundaries in a single IPL season, a feat that elevates him into rare company. On that note, here’s a look at the three batters who have dominated the boundary charts in a single IPL edition:

1. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals)

Sooryavanshi redefined the ceiling of power‑hitting in IPL 2026. The southpaw smashed 72 sixes and 63 fours, with 684 of his 776 runs coming exclusively in boundaries, a staggering 88.14% of his total.

• His tally of 135 boundaries is the highest ever in a single IPL edition since the tournament’s inception in 2008.
• He also shattered Chris Gayle’s long‑standing record of 59 sixes, the most in a single IPL season.

At just 15, Sooryavanshi has set benchmarks that may take years to surpass.

2. Jos Buttler (Rajasthan Royals)

Before Sooryavanshi’s record‑breaking spree, Jos Buttler held the crown for scoring the most runs in boundaries in a single IPL edition. In IPL 2022, the Englishman piled up 602 runs in boundaries, courtesy of 83 fours and 45 sixes.

• Buttler finished that season as the leading run‑getter with 863 runs, guiding RR to the final.
• His dominance in boundaries showcased his ability to dictate games with sheer aggression.

3. Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bengaluru)

The third name on this prestigious list is Virat Kohli, whose IPL 2016 campaign remains legendary.

• Kohli amassed 560 runs in boundaries, striking 83 fours and 38 sixes.
• He finished the season with 973 runs, the most ever by a player in a single IPL edition.

Kohli’s consistency and flair made 2016 one of the most iconic batting seasons in IPL history.

From Kohli’s record‑breaking 2016 to Buttler’s dominance in 2022, and now Sooryavanshi’s jaw‑dropping 2026, these seasons underline how boundary‑scoring has become the ultimate marker of batting supremacy in the IPL.

Sooryavanshi’s feat, achieved at just 15, redefines what’s possible in T20 cricket.