NEW DELHI: Shikhar Dhawan has had a successful career in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since its inception. Starting his IPL career in the inaugural season in 2008 with the Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals), Shikhar Dhawan is known for his stylish strokeplay, ability to anchor the innings, and knack for scoring runs consistently.
Dhawan is the second highest all-time leading run scorer in the tournament, showcasing his value as a dependable opener. He has amassed 6617 runs from 217 IPL matches at an average of 35.39, which included two hundreds and 50 fifties.