Last Updated on 11 months ago by Charbel Coorey

Prabhsimran Singh became the sixth uncapped player to hit 500 runs in a single IPL season. The opener is a key reason why Punjab Kings (PBKS) qualified to the playoffs for the first time since 2014, with 523 runs in 16 matches at an average of 32.68 and strike rate of 163.43.

It begs the question – where does Prabhsimran rank among uncapped players when it comes to most runs in a single IPL season? In this article, we will look at the top five.

List of most runs by an uncapped player in a single season of the IPL

1. Yashasvi Jaiswal: 625 runs in 2023

Aged just 21 at the time, Yashasvi Jaiswal struck 625 runs in the 2023 season. It was clear this youngster wasn’t going to be uncapped for too long as he displayed the consistency befitting of his immense talent.

Jaiswal struck his maiden IPL century in the 2023 campaign; a memorable 62-ball 124 against MI. He also struck five fifties. The opener finished with an average of 48.07 and strike rate of 163.61. Unfortunately, Rajasthan Royals (RR) just missed the playoffs by two points.

2. Shaun Marsh: 616 runs in 2008

Shaun Marsh in the debut season of the tournament is etched in IPL folklore. The Australian became the first ever uncapped player to score an IPL century, smashing 115 off 69 balls against RR in Mohali.

Marsh finished the season as the Orange Cap winner with 616 runs at an average of 68.44 and strike rate of 139.68. He played a key role in Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) finishing second in the 2008 season. KXIP may have fallen short in the semi-final against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), but it took nothing away from Marsh’s outstanding season.

3. Riyan Parag: 573 runs in 2024

Riyan Parag came into the 2024 season as a player yet to realise his potential. An excellent campaign in the 2023 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy gave hope of a big IPL campaign a few months later.

Batting at number four, Parag delivered. He struck 573 runs at an average of 52.08 and strike rate of 149.21, including four fifties in 14 innings. Despite RR’s poor finish to the league stage, he was a key reason why they could dream of a title. His 26-ball 36 in the Eliminator against RCB was a summary of the kind of important input he had all season.

4. Prabhsimran Singh: 523 runs in 2025

Prabhsimran Singh currently sits fourth in the list of most runs by an uncapped player in a single IPL season. He potentially has two more games remaining (Qualifier 2 and Final) which could push him up further in the list if he delivers a big performance(s).

Impact has been the cornerstone of Prabhsimran’s season. Not only has he produced over 500 runs, but he has achieved it at a strike rate above 163. This includes four fifties.

5. Ishan Kishan: 516 runs in 2020

Ishan Kishan was MI’s highest run-scorer in their title winning season of 2020, despite batting just 13 times. The left-hander struck 516 runs at an average of 57.33 and strike rate of 145.76. The highlight was an outstanding 99 off 58 balls in a thriller against RCB in Dubai.

Kishan soon made his debut for India. He played his first T20I in March 2021, before making his ODI debut in July of the same year.