Stats: Who have scored most runs in finals in IPL history?

MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are all set to lock horns with defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, May 28 in IPL 2023 final. Numerous players have displayed some exhilarating performances in the summit clash since the inception of the league in 2008.

Notably, the yellow outfit have reached the final for a record 10^th time since the first season. With this, CSK batters have had slight edge in the batting charts in the finals as former star player Suresh Raina has scored the most runs in finals - 249 at an average of 35.57, with two half-centuries in eight apperances.

Behind him, former Aussie hitter Shane Watson has accumulated 236 runs in four appearances, with one century and a fifty to his account. Mumbai Indian skipper Rohit Sharma stands third on the elite list with 183 runs at an average of 30.50 in six matches.

Former CSK batter Murali Vijay makes it to the list as he has amassed 181 runs in four matches. His highest knock comes against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) when he registered a magnificent 95 off 52 balls and was adjudged Player of the Match in 2011.

Standing fifth in the elite list, legendary skipper MS Dhoni has 180 runs at an average of 36 in eight innings. While he is set to play his 10th IPL Final donning the yellow outfit against the defending champions in Ahmedabad, Dhoni has the potential to climb up this list. However, it remains to be seen if Dhoni can display his lethal batting exploits coming and make his spot in the top three of this elite list after Sunday’s blockbuster final. 

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