Over the years, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has witnessed countless breathtaking innings. Among the most coveted records in the tournament is the title of the highest individual score, a feat achieved by some of the game’s greatest talents. In this article, we delve into the unforgettable innings that have defined the highest individual scores in the IPL.
Top 10 Highest Individual Score in IPL
| Rank | Player | Runs | Team | Opponent | Year |
| 1 | Chris Gayle | 175* | RCB | Pune Warriors | 2013 |
| 2 | Brendon McCullum | 158* | KKR | RCB | 2008 |
| 3 | Quinton de Kock | 140* | LSG | KKR | 2022 |
| 4 | AB de Villiers | 133* | RCB | MI | 2015 |
| 5 | KL Rahul | 132* | PBKS | RCB | 2020 |
| 6 | AB de Villiers | 129* | RCB | Guj Lions | 2016 |
| 7 | Shubman Gill | 129 | GT | MI | 2023 |
| 8 | Chris Gayle | 128* | RCB | Daredevils | 2012 |
| 9 | Rishabh Pant | 128* | DD | SRH | 2018 |
| 10 | Murali Vijay | 127 | CSK | RR | 2010 |
1. Chris Gayle
Chris Gayle’s unbeaten 175 in the IPL is one of the most iconic innings in the history of the tournament. It took place on April 23, 2013, during a match between the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and the Pune Warriors India in IPL 6. He scored an incredible 175 runs off just 66 balls, setting multiple records in the process.
Gayle reached his century in just 30 balls, which was then the fastest century in T20 cricket history. His century included 11 sixes and 8 fours. Gayle’s innings came to an end with him unbeaten on 175 runs off 66 balls. His innings included 17 sixes and 13 fours. Gayle’s monumental innings powered RCB to a massive total of 263/5 in their 20 overs.Â
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2. Brendon McCullumÂ
McCullum’s historic innings came in 2008, during the inaugural match of the IPL. Representing the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), McCullum opened the innings against RCB at Bangalore’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
He reached a century in a remarkable 53 balls, comprising 13 fours and 10 sixes. McCullum remained unbeaten on 158 runs off 73 balls, featuring 10 fours and an impressive 13 sixes, guiding KKR to a formidable total of 222/3 in their allotted 20 overs.
3. Quinton de KockÂ
This knock took place in IPL 2022 in a match between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and KKR. Quinton de Kock made the most of a dropped chance early in his innings. His remarkable knock of 140 not out off just 70 balls, laced and with 10 boundaries and as many maximums, propelled Lucknow to a formidable total of 210 runs.
De Kock’s most impactful phase in the match occurred during the final two overs, where he unleashed a barrage of strokes. In the 19th over, he hammered three sixes and a boundary off Tim Southee, before following it up with four consecutive boundaries against Andre Russell. Lucknow went on to win the match by 2 runs.
4. Ab de VilliersÂ
In 2015, AB de Villiers unleashed a batting onslaught against the Mumbai Indians, amassing a remarkable 133 runs from just 59 deliveries. His innings, embellished with 19 fours and 4 sixes, propelled him to the fourth-highest individual score in IPL history. Ultimately, RCB emerged victorious after setting a total of 235, clinching the match by 39 runs, with de Villiers’ explosive innings standing out as the highlight of the encounter.
5. KL RahulÂ
In 2020, Kings XI Punjab skipper KL Rahul, who was also the season’s highest run-scorer, scored the fifth-highest individual knock in IPL history with a stunning performance against RCB.
Rahul’s knock of 132 runs off 69 balls, laced with 14 fours and 7 sixes, led his team to a big total and an eventual win. RCB’s fielding lapses proved costly as they dropped Rahul twice, and he capitalized on their mistakes with relentless aggression.Â
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6. Ab de VilliersÂ
In 2016, AB de Villiers once again made it to the list of the highest individual score in the IP. His spectacular innings of 129 runs off just 52 balls against the Gujarat Lions was laced with 10 fours and 12 sixes and propelled Royal RCB to a formidable total of 248 runs.
Partnering with Virat Kohli, the duo forged a partnership of over 200 runs. The Gujarat Lions found themselves outclassed by RCB’s imposing total, ultimately suffering a defeat by a massive margin of 144 runs.
7. Shubman Gill
In the 2nd qualifier match of the IPL 2023 playoffs, Shubman Gill scored 129 runs against the Mumbai Indians. He raced to his first 50 runs in just 32 balls and then accelerated even further, reaching his second half-century in a mere 19 balls.
His innings comprised 7 fours and 10 sixes in all. Gill was in sensational form that season, ending with 890 runs in just 17 matches and taking home the coveted Orange Cap.Â
8. Chris GayleÂ
Gayle finds himself in the list for a second time with his 128 runs off just 62 deliveries in IPL 2012 against the Delhi Daredevils. He unleashed a barrage of big shots, totalling seven fours and 13 sixes. Gayle’s knock helped RCB post 215/1, in reply to which Mumbai Indians fell short by 21 runs, managing 194/9 in their 20 overs.
9. Rishabh PantÂ
Rishabh Pant has produced several brilliant innings in the IPL, but this one from 2018 against Sunrisers Hyderabad had to be his best knock in the tournament. When Delhi Daredevils were struggling at 21/2, Pant unleashed a barrage of boundaries and sixes, smashing a total of 15 fours and 7 sixes en route to a magnificent innings of 128 runs off just 63 deliveries. His explosive batting display was instrumental in steering Delhi to a formidable total of 187/5 in their allotted 20 overs.
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10. Murali VijayÂ
The list ends with Murali Vijay’s 127 runs off 56 deliveries for CSK against the Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2010. The opener hit an array of strokes, including 8 fours and an impressive tally of 11 sixes. His blistering innings propelled CSK to a commanding total of 246/5.
FAQs about Highest Individual Score in IPL
Q) Who recorded the highest individual score in ipl
A) The highest individual score in the history of IPL is 175 runs, scored by Chris Gayle. Gayle produced this knows while playing for RCB against the Pune Warriors India on April 23, 2013. His explosive innings included 17 sixes and 13 fours, and it remains one of the most iconic performances in IPL history.
Q) What is AB de Villiers highest score in the IPL?
A) AB de Villiers’ highest score in the IPL is 133 not out. He achieved this while playing for RCB against the Mumbai Indians on May 10, 2015, in the eighth season of the IPL. De Villiers’ innings was characterized by his sublime strokeplay, as he smashed 19 fours and 4 sixes to propel RCB to a formidable total.
Q) Who scored the first century in the IPL?Â
A) Brendon McCullum holds the distinction of scoring the first century in the history of the IPL. McCullum achieved this milestone while playing for the KKR against RCB in the inaugural match of the IPL on April 18, 2008.
