The Pune Warriors India (PWI) may have had a short and rocky journey in the Indian Premier League, but some of the league’s biggest stars made the most of their encounters against them. From blazing centuries to jaw-dropping strike rates, several batters turned PWI into their personal playground.
Here’s a closer look at the most runs against pune warriors india (PWI).
Most Runs Against Pune Warriors India (PWI) in IPL
Player
Inns
Runs
Average
Strike Rate
High Score
Not Outs
100s/50s
Chris Gayle
5
383
95.75
199.47
175*
1
1/2
Virender Sehwag
5
220
55.00
158.27
87*
1
0/2
Subramaniam Badrinath
5
199
66.33
127.56
63*
2
0/2
Gautam Gambhir
5
182
45.50
117.41
56
1
0/3
Ajinkya Rahane
5
173
43.25
129.10
67
1
0/2
Rahul Dravid
5
165
33.00
114.58
58
0
0/2
Shane Watson
4
165
55.00
163.36
90*
1
0/2
Cameron White
4
162
40.50
147.27
78
0
0/2
Sachin Tendulkar
5
152
30.40
108.57
44
0
0/0
AB de Villiers
5
149
74.50
215.94
50*
3
0/1
Chris Gayle
If there’s one name that truly haunted Pune Warriors, it’s Chris Gayle. The Jamaican powerhouse scored a whopping 383 runs in just 5 innings, averaging 95.75 at a ridiculous strike rate of 199.47.
His record includes the legendary 175 off 66 balls* at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in 2013 – the highest individual score ever in T20 cricket. That one innings alone accounted for nearly half his runs against PWI and is still talked about as one of the most brutal knocks in IPL history.
Matches: 5
Runs: 383
Average: 95.75
Strike Rate: 199.47
100s/50s: 1/2
Highest Score: 175*
AB de Villiers
Right behind Gayle in terms of impact (if not runs) is AB de Villiers, who played 5 matches against PWI and remained not out 3 times, boasting a mind-blowing strike rate of 215.94 and an average of 74.50.
Although his highest score against PWI was a modest 50*, his consistency and explosive finishing ability often proved to be the difference-maker for his team.
Matches: 5
Runs: 149
Average: 74.50
Strike Rate: 215.94
Highest Score: 50*
Virender Sehwag
Known for his fearless hitting, Virender Sehwag also enjoyed batting against PWI. In 5 innings, he scored 220 runs at a strike rate of 158.27, including two half-centuries.
Sehwag’s explosive starts often put PWI on the back foot early in the innings, and his unbeaten 87* remains one of his finest knocks against them.
Matches: 5
Runs: 220
Average: 55.00
Strike Rate: 158.27
Highest Score: 87*
Subramaniam Badrinath
While not known for big hits, Badrinath’s steady approach paid off well against PWI. He made 199 runs in 5 innings, averaging a solid 66.33, with two fifties.
His ability to rotate strike and anchor the innings quietly added value, especially in chases or tough conditions. His strike rate of 127.56 might not stand out, but his reliability surely did.
