India- IPL runs
- 2,174
- Average
- 28.23
- Strike rate
- 115.5
- Highest
- 75
Career
Rahul Dravid built his career on the parts of batting that do not photograph well: leaving the ball, playing late, occupying the crease for sessions at a time. He faced more deliveries than any other batter in Test history, a statistic that describes his value more precisely than any average.
He was at his most important away from home. Dravid scored heavily in England, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand and the West Indies during an era when Indian batting abroad was fragile, and he was a central figure in several of the partnerships that produced India's most significant overseas results, including the 2001 Kolkata Test against Australia.
He also kept wicket in ODIs to allow India to play an extra batter, captained the side, and later coached India to the 2024 T20 World Cup title after a period developing the country's junior and A-team structures.
Highlights
- Faced more deliveries than any other batter in Test cricket history
- Shared a 376-run partnership with VVS Laxman in the 2001 Kolkata Test against Australia
- Scored Test centuries in every country that played Test cricket during his career
- Coached India to the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup title
International
Career record
| Format | M | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Testfrom 2001 | 80 | 143 | 5,925 | 270 | 46.29 | 43.1 | 16 | 27 |
| ODIfrom 2002 | 127 | 118 | 3,723 | 103* | 37.99 | 72.6 | 1 | 34 |
| T20I | 1 | 1 | 31 | 31 | 31.00 | 147.6 | 0 | 0 |
| IPL | 89 | 82 | 2,174 | 75* | 28.23 | 115.5 | 0 | 11 |
Figures marked with a year cover only part of this career — the ball-by-ball archive behind these numbers begins in 2001 for Tests and 2002 for One Day Internationals.
Questions
About Rahul Dravid
How many IPL runs has Rahul Dravid scored?
Rahul Dravid has scored 2,174 runs in the IPL across 6 seasons, averaging 28.23 at a strike rate of 115.52. The highest score is 75.
Which IPL teams has Rahul Dravid played for?
Rahul Dravid has appeared for Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL.
What is Rahul Dravid's playing style?
Rahul Dravid is a right-hand bat who bowls right-arm offbreak, listed as a batter.
Why is Rahul Dravid called The Wall?
The nickname reflects his defensive technique and stamina — he was exceptionally difficult to dismiss and routinely batted for very long periods to absorb pressure for the rest of the order.
Did Rahul Dravid keep wicket?
Yes. He kept wicket in a substantial number of ODIs, largely so India could field an additional specialist batter, despite not being a specialist keeper.
What is Rahul Dravid's most famous innings?
His 180 in partnership with VVS Laxman at Eden Gardens in 2001, which turned a follow-on into one of the most celebrated Test victories in Indian cricket.
Has Rahul Dravid coached India?
Yes. After working with India's junior and A sides, he became head coach of the senior men's team and led them to the 2024 T20 World Cup title.
Sources
- IPL figures computed from ball-by-ball records of every IPL match.
- International figures computed from Cricsheet ball-by-ball data, licensed CC BY 4.0.
- Biographical details compiled from public records.