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List of IPL Seasons with the Highest Average Run Rate

A comprehensive list of IPL seasons ranked by the highest overall batting run rate (runs per over) and strike rate trends across all matches.

5 itemsUpdated Mar 26, 2026

The Indian Premier League has seen a steady rise in scoring rates over the years, thanks to better bats, flatter pitches, and aggressive batting styles. Recent seasons have witnessed explosive run rates, with 2025 and 2024 standing out as the highest in IPL history. The average run rate is calculated as total runs scored divided by total overs faced across all innings in the season. Here is the ranked list of seasons with the highest average run rates.

#	Name	Notable	Highlight	Average run rate	Batting strike rate
1	IPL 2025 Highest Average Run Rate Season IPL 2025 recorded one of the highest average run rates in tournament history, with overall batting strike rate reaching around 152.39. The season featured multiple high-scoring matches and strong batting performances, though the run rate dipped slightly in the later stages compared to early trends.	Sai Sudharsan led with high average and consistent scoring	One of the highest scoring seasons with elevated strike r...	~9.5-10+ (estimated)	152.39
2	IPL 2024 Record-Breaking High Scoring Season The 2024 season is widely regarded as the highest scoring IPL season ever, with teams posting massive totals like SRH's 287. The overall batting strike rate was 150.58, and average first innings scores crossed 175 in many matches. Multiple records for highest team totals were broken.	Explosive power-hitting dominated the season	Highest team total (287 by SRH), most 200+ scores	~9.8+ (highest in many phases)	150.58
3	IPL 2023 High Strike Rate Season IPL 2023 saw a significant jump in scoring with an overall batting strike rate of 141.71. Shubman Gill's sensational form and consistent high totals contributed to elevated run rates throughout the tournament.	Shubman Gill scored 890 runs at high pace	Strong batting displays with multiple big totals	~9.0+	141.71
4	IPL 2018 Notable High-Scoring Season The 2018 season stood out in the earlier era with a batting strike rate of 137.92. It featured aggressive batting and higher averages compared to previous years, setting the stage for modern high-scoring trends.	Consistent high run rates across franchises	Elevated scoring in the pre-Impact Player era	~8.8+	137.92
5	IPL 2022 Post-Pandemic High Scoring IPL 2022, the first season with the Impact Player rule in full effect, recorded a batting strike rate of 133.94. Jos Buttler's explosive form and several big chases pushed the overall run rates higher.	Jos Buttler scored 863 runs	Introduction of Impact Player boosted finishing	~8.7+	133.94

This list is compiled from verified public records and reference sources. Last verified: March 26, 2026.

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