5 Players With Most Runs In IPL Without A Century: MS Dhoni To Gautam Gambhir - Check Full List

MS Dhoni has scored 5,439 runs in 278 IPL matches without registering a century. Despite being one of the greatest finishers in T20 history, the IPL hundred always remained elusive. 

Dhoni mostly batted in the middle and lower order, focusing on match finishes rather than personal milestones. Limited overs and frequent not-out innings reduced his chances of reaching three figures.

Robin Uthappa amassed 4,952 runs in 205 IPL matches, becoming one of the league’s most reliable batters without scoring a hundred. Uthappa consistently provided strong starts and stabilising innings for multiple franchises. 

Often opening the innings, Uthappa delivered several impactful knocks but fell short of a century, with 88 being his highest IPL score, highlighting consistency over big milestones.

Dinesh Karthik has scored 4,842 runs in 257 matches, making him one of the highest IPL run-getters without a century. Renowned for his adaptability and sharp finishing skills, Karthik has thrived in various batting roles. 

Karthik came agonisingly close to an IPL hundred with a 97*. His role as a finisher and late-order batter often left him short of time to reach 100.

Faf du Plessis has scored 4,773 runs in 154 IPL matches, excelling as a top-order batter for multiple franchises. A model of consistency at the top of the order, Faf has built his reputation on solid technique. 

Despite batting long and scoring heavily, Faf’s highest IPL score is 96. Running out of partners or overs often stopped him from converting fifties into hundreds.

Former IPL-winning captain Gautam Gambhir scored 4,217 runs in 154 matches, playing a key role in building strong starts. As one of the league’s most influential captains and top-order batters, Gambhir built his success on gritty determination. 

Gambhir’s highest IPL score of 93 underlines how close he came. His selfless approach and team-first mindset often saw him take risks rather than chase milestones.