Top Batsman with Most Runs in Tamil Nadu Premier League Till Now

TNPL 2025 Teams and Icon Players List

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In the 2024 TNPL, Dindigul Dragons outmuscled the Kovai Kings in the Final and won by 6 wickets at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium. So let’s take a look at the most runs in Tamil Nadu Premier League history.

Top Run Scorer in Tamil Nadu Premier League 2024

Shivam Singh is the top run scorer in the 2024 Tamil Nadu Premier League. UP-based allrounder Shivam Singh scored 364 from 10 matches with a strike rate of 134.81, including 27 fours and 23 sixes. Shivam Singh received several accolades for his notable innings, including the 2024 TNPL Orange Cap. He was a standout performer in the 2024 season for Dindigul Dragons, continuing to represent the franchise in 2025. His consistent performances in the TNPL led him to the IPL and gained him exposure in 2024 with the Punjab Kings. 

Top 10 Run-Scorers in Tamil Nadu Premier League History

Here is the list of the top 10 batsmen with the most runs in the Tamil Nadu Premier League till now:

List of Most Runs in Tamil Nadu Premier League history (2016 to 2025)

Since 2016, the Tamil Nadu Premier League has given many memorable innings, including some of the highest run-scoring by a batter. Based on IPL, TNPL rewards a batsman with the most runs at the end of the tournament every year. But who is the top batsman with the most runs in the Tamil Nadu Premier League history till now?  

Here are the top 5 players with the most runs in the Tamil Nadu Premier League from 2016 to 2025:

1. Narayan Jagadeesan - 2273

Narayan Jagdeesan has accumulated 2000-plus runs from 68 matches, which is the most runs in the Tamil Nadu Premier League. Wicketkeeper and batter Narayan Jagadeesan is one of the top performers played for multiple TNPL franchises, including Chepauk Super Gillies and Dindigul Dragons. His consistent performance in Domestic cricket landed him an IPL job with Chennai Super Kings in 2018. 

Jagdeesan is one of the key players of the  Chepauk Super Gillies and is retained by the franchise in the 2025 TNPL season. So far, he has bagged 2273 runs from 68 matches while averaging 40.58 and a strike rate of 126.84. He is also the holder of the most fours by a batsman in TNPL history.     

2. Arun Karthik - 2237

Hailing from Walajapet, Tamil Nadu, Konda Bhaskir Arun Karthik is the second most run-getter in the Tamil Nadu Premier League history. So far, he has amassed 2237 runs from 65 matches with an average of 40.67 at a strike rate of 148.73. He achieved this record while playing for Nellai Royal Kings and Siechem Madurai Panthers in the tournament. He is one of the prominent figures in the Tamil Nadu Domestic cricket who eventually got an IPL call from Chennai Super Kings (2010) and was later bought by the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (2011-2013). Currently, he is the captain of the NRK, leading the team in the 2025 Tamil Nadu Premier League 2025. 

3. Baba Aparajith - 2153

Next, we have Baba Aparajith, on the list of most runs by a batsman in TNPL history, who scored 2153 runs from 60 matches. Baba Aparajith is a batting all-rounder and a seasonal captain in the TNPL. Known for his aggressive batting style, Baba Aparajith has played for multiple franchises including Chepauk Super Gillies, Nellai Royal Kings, VB Kanchi Veerans, and VB Thiruvallur Veerans. As of 2025, Baba Aparajith is leading Chepauk Super Gillies in the 2025 Tamil Nadu Premier League.   

4. Hari Nishaanth - 1650

Chezhian Hari Nishaanth is the fourth most run-getter in the Tamil Nadu Premier League till now. Hari Nishaanth has played 36 matches and accumulated 1650 runs while averaging 27.5 at a strike rate of 127.7. Known for his rapid scoring, Hari Nishaanth has represented many TNPL teams like Dindigul Dragons, SKM Salem Spartans, Siechem Madurai Panthers, and VB Thiruvallur Veerans. Previously played for Siechem Madurai Panthers, Nishaanth hasn’t registered himself for the 2025 TNPL season.      

5. Kaushik Gandhi - 1607

Last but not least, Kaushik Gandhi is the 5th highest run-getter in the Tamil Nadu Premier League history. Hailing from Dhindukal, Tamil Nadu, Kaushik Gandhi has scored 1607 from 60 matches, maintaining an average of 30.9 and a strike rate of 125.44. He achieved this score while representing Chepauk Super Gillies, SKM Salem Spartans, and Idream Tiruppur Tamizhans in his TNPL career. Currently, Kaushik Gandhi is playing for the Salem Spartans in the TNPL 2025.

So these are the top batsmen with the most runs in the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2025 till now.