Top 10 highest individual scores in IPL history showcase exceptional batting feats, highlighting players' remarkable performances and their significant contributions to their teams' success in the tournament.
- Murali Vijay
Murali Vijay’s unforgettable 127 off 56 balls for Chennai Super Kings against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2010 closes the list. With 8 fours and 11 sixes, his explosive innings propelled CSK to 246/5, marking the highest individual score by a CSK player in IPL history.
- Rishabh Pant
In a thrilling clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Daredevils in 2018, Shikhar Dhawan claimed Player of the Match, but Rishabh Pant stole the show with a stunning 128 off 63 balls at Feroz Shah Kotla, showcasing his explosive batting prowess. Despite his heroic effort, victory eluded Delhi.
- Chris Gayle
In a crucial match for RCB in IPL 2012, Chris Gayle's explosive innings against Delhi Daredevils secured a playoff spot. Partnering with Kohli, Gayle's blistering knock of 128 runs off 62 deliveries, embellished with 7 fours and 13 sixes, emphasized his dominance in T20 cricket.
- Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill sensational 129-run knock in the IPL 2023 playoffs' 2nd qualifier against Mumbai Indians propelled Gujarat Titans to the finals. Gill's aggressive innings, featuring 7 fours and 10 sixes, secured him the Orange Cap, solidifying his position as the seventh-highest scorer in IPL history.
- AB de Villiers
In 2016, AB de Villiers' stellar innings of 129 runs off 52 balls against Gujarat Lions cemented his place as the sixth-highest scorer in IPL history. Teaming up with Virat Kohli, their partnership of over 200 runs powered RCB to a massive total of 248, leaving Gujarat Lions no chance as they succumbed to a 144-run defeat.
- KL Rahul
KL Rahul, leading Kings XI Punjab in IPL 2020, surged to the fifth-highest scorer position with a spectacular 132 off 69 balls against RCB. Exploiting two crucial drop chances, he punished the opposition with a flurry of boundaries, securing the Orange Cap as the tournament's leading run-scorer.
- AB de Villiers
In a 2015 clash with Mumbai Indians, AB de Villiers unleashed havoc, amassing 133 runs off 59 balls, comprising 19 fours and 4 sixes. His onslaught against bowlers like Malinga and Bumrah powered RCB to 235 runs, earning admiration even from MI fans as RCB triumphed by 39 runs.
- Quinton de Kock
Lucknow Super Giant Quinton de Kock unleashed a destructive innings in IPL 2022, smashing 140 runs off 70 balls, propelling LSG to 210 against KKR. His onslaught of 10 sixes and 10 fours on a sluggish pitch secured victory by 2 runs, with a stellar finish against Tim Southee and Andre Russell.
- Brendon McCullum
Brendon McCullum's historic 158 off 73 balls on IPL's inaugural night for Kolkata Knight Riders set the tone in 2008. With 10 fours and 13 sixes, he clinched the second-highest scorer title, earning Player of the Match as KKR thrashed Royal Challengers Bangalore by a staggering 140 runs.
- Chris Gayle
Chris Gayle's legendary 175* off 66 balls remains the pinnacle of batting in IPL history. Regarded as T20 cricket's finest, his record-breaking innings for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Sahara Pune Warriors in IPL 2013, comprising 13 fours and 17 sixes, solidifies his status as a cricketing icon.
