From Gayle to Sehwag, these 15 players have registered the highest individual score in IPL history, showcasing their batting dominance with unforgettable knocks that left fans in awe. Who holds the top spot? Find out the biggest innings ever played!
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been home to some of the most explosive batting performances in T20 cricket history. Over the years, several players have etched their names in the record books with incredible individual innings. Here, we take a look at the top 15 highest individual scores in IPL history.
List of 15 Player Highest Individual Score in IPL
1. Chris Gayle – 175 (RCB vs Warriors, 2013)*
- Balls Faced: 66
- Fours: 13
- Sixes: 17
- Strike Rate: 265.15
Chris Gayle’s unbeaten 175 remains the highest individual score in IPL history. Playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Gayle dismantled the Warriors’ bowling attack with a brutal display of power hitting at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
2. Brendon McCullum – 158 (KKR vs RCB, 2008)*
- Balls Faced: 73
- Fours: 10
- Sixes: 13
- Strike Rate: 216.43
In the very first IPL match, Brendon McCullum set the tone for the league with an explosive 158* for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) against RCB. His innings is remembered as one of the most impactful knocks in IPL history.
3. Quinton de Kock – 140 (LSG vs KKR, 2022)*
- Balls Faced: 70
- Fours: 10
- Sixes: 10
- Strike Rate: 200.00
Quinton de Kock’s innings for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) against KKR was a masterclass in controlled aggression, featuring a perfect blend of timing and power.
4. AB de Villiers – 133 (RCB vs MI, 2015)*
- Balls Faced: 59
- Fours: 19
- Sixes: 4
- Strike Rate: 225.42
AB de Villiers played a breathtaking knock against Mumbai Indians (MI), showcasing his 360-degree batting skills to propel RCB to a massive total.
5. KL Rahul – 132 (Kings XI vs RCB, 2020)*
- Balls Faced: 69
- Fours: 14
- Sixes: 7
- Strike Rate: 191.30
KL Rahul displayed class and precision in his unbeaten 132-run innings for Kings XI Punjab, leading his team to a convincing win over RCB.
6. AB de Villiers – 129 (RCB vs Gujarat Lions, 2016)*
- Balls Faced: 52
- Fours: 10
- Sixes: 12
- Strike Rate: 248.07
De Villiers once again proved his dominance in IPL with a sensational knock against Gujarat Lions.
7. Shubman Gill – 129 (GT vs MI, 2023)
- Balls Faced: 60
- Fours: 7
- Sixes: 10
- Strike Rate: 215.00
Shubman Gill’s 129-run innings for Gujarat Titans (GT) against MI was a testament to his incredible talent and consistency.
8. Chris Gayle – 128 (RCB vs Daredevils, 2012)*
- Balls Faced: 62
- Fours: 7
- Sixes: 13
- Strike Rate: 206.45
Gayle features again on this list with another stunning knock, this time against the Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals).
9. Rishabh Pant – 128 (Daredevils vs SRH, 2018)*
- Balls Faced: 63
- Fours: 15
- Sixes: 7
- Strike Rate: 203.17
Pant’s aggressive stroke play made this innings one of the most entertaining knocks in IPL history.
10. Murali Vijay – 127 (CSK vs RR, 2010)
- Balls Faced: 56
- Fours: 8
- Sixes: 11
- Strike Rate: 226.78
Murali Vijay’s scintillating knock helped Chennai Super Kings (CSK) dominate Rajasthan Royals (RR) in 2010.
11. David Warner – 126 (SRH vs KKR, 2017)
- Balls Faced: 59
- Fours: 10
- Sixes: 8
- Strike Rate: 213.55
David Warner’s 126-run innings was a defining moment in Sunrisers Hyderabad’s (SRH) IPL campaign.
12. Marcus Stoinis – 124 (LSG vs CSK, 2024)*
- Balls Faced: 63
- Fours: 13
- Sixes: 6
- Strike Rate: 196.82
Stoinis played a match-winning knock for LSG against CSK in a crucial encounter.
13. Jos Buttler – 124 (RR vs SRH, 2021)
- Balls Faced: 64
- Fours: 11
- Sixes: 8
- Strike Rate: 193.75
Jos Buttler’s explosive batting helped Rajasthan Royals (RR) put up a strong total against SRH.
14. Yashasvi Jaiswal – 124 (RR vs MI, 2023)
- Balls Faced: 62
- Fours: 16
- Sixes: 8
- Strike Rate: 200.00
Jaiswal’s knock against MI announced his arrival as a future IPL star.
15. Virender Sehwag – 122 (Kings XI vs CSK, 2014)
- Balls Faced: 58
- Fours: 12
- Sixes: 8
- Strike Rate: 210.34
Sehwag’s fearless batting helped Kings XI Punjab secure a crucial victory over CSK.
The IPL has seen some mind-blowing individual performances over the years, with batsmen pushing the limits of T20 cricket. From Gayle’s historic 175* to McCullum’s unforgettable 158*, these innings have become legendary. As the league continues to evolve, fans can expect even bigger knocks in the future, keeping the excitement alive!
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