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Most runs by openers in IPL: From Shikhar Dhawan to Sachin Tendulkar

Shikhar Dhawan, who has been part of the Indian Premier League, is the leading run-scorer as opener in the cash-rich league. The southpaw is joined by the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and KL Rahul among others. Here is a look at the Top 15.
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Shikhar Dhawan - 5798 runs in 185 matches
David Warner - 5221 runs in 140 matches
Chris Gayle - 4480 runs in 123 matches
Gautam Gambhir - 3597 runs in 123 matches
Ajinkya Rahane - 3595 runs in 120 matches
KL Rahul - 3242 runs in 75 matches
Virat Kohli - 2867 runs in 81 matches
Brendon McCullum - 2756 runs in 101 matches
Quinton De Kock - 2618 runs in 90 matches
Virender Sehwag - 2586 runs in 98 matches
Murali Vijay - 2574 runs in 101 matches
Faf Du Plessis - 2565 runs in 79 matches
Parthiv Patel - 2511 runs in 116 matches
Robin Uthappa - 2257 runs in 84 matches
Sachin Tendulkar - 2227 runs in 74 matches