Gautam Gambhir
Gautam Gambhir - Batting By Season
Batting Summary
- Runs4217
- Highest Score93
- Fifties36
- Hundreds0
- Fours492
- Sixes59
- Strike Rate123
Runs Per Season
| Season | Inn | Runs | Highest | SR | 4s | 6s | 50s | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 5 | 85 | 55 | 96 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 16 | 498 | 76 | 128 | 62 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 15 | 501 | 90 | 121 | 54 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 13 | 327 | 60 | 117 | 41 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 16 | 335 | 69 | 114 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 15 | 406 | 60 | 118 | 51 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 17 | 590 | 93 | 143 | 64 | 17 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | 15 | 378 | 75 | 119 | 44 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 10 | 277 | 72 | 127 | 32 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 15 | 286 | 71 | 102 | 32 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 14 | 534 | 86 | 140 | 68 | 8 | 5 | 0 |
Gautam Gambhir - IPL Career Overview
Gautam Gambhir’s IPL journey stands out for bold leadership and clutch performances that shaped the league’s early decade. At Delhi Daredevils he emerged as a fearless top-order anchor, but his legacy crystallised after joining Kolkata Knight Riders. Gambhir’s captaincy transformed KKR from underachievers into two-time champions, setting a template for aggressive brand of cricket built on fearless batting, sharp fielding and tactical bowling changes. Renowned for chasing big targets, he repeatedly absorbed pressure in high-stakes run-chases, turning Eden Gardens into a fortress. His ability to back young Indian talent and create match-winning combinations redefined franchise strategies across the IPL.
Gautam Gambhir IPL profile: 11 seasons, 4 217 runs, 36 fifties, 492 fours – the Delhi opener who turned KKR into champions. From the inaugural 2008 season to his 2018 swansong with Delhi Capitals, Gautam Gambhir owned the top of the IPL order. In 151 innings he amassed 4 217 runs—every 123rd run coming off the sweet spot of his blade—making him one of only five batsmen to cross 4 000 for a single franchise. The left-hander peppered boundaries at will: 492 fours flicked and driven through off-side gaps and 59 sixes lofted over mid-wicket. Although he narrowly missed an individual hundred, his 36 half-centuries tell a tale of relentless consistency; his highest score of 93 came while chasing under lights at the Eden Gardens, the ground he eventually called home for seven unforgettable years. Gambhir’s true legacy lies in transforming Kolkata Knight Riders from also-rans to title-winners in 2012 and 2014. Leading from the front, he scored 590 and 408 runs in those respective seasons, finishing as the tournament’s second-highest run-getter in 2012. Whether donning the purple of KKR or the blue of Delhi Capitals, Gambhir’s strike rate of 123 ensured scoreboard pressure never eased. His 3 404 balls faced are a testament to his role as anchor and aggressor rolled into one—an enduring symbol of IPL batting excellence.
Note: This overview is partially generated using AI and is based on statistical data.