The Indian Premier League is known for its exhilarating matches, jaw-dropping moments, and record-breaking performances. Among these, the highest scores stand out the most as they showcase the pure dominance of batters in T20 cricket.
Here are the top 10 highest scores in the history of the IPL:
1) Chris Gayle – 175* (RCB vs PWI, Bengaluru, 23 April 2013)
This knock is not just the highest score in IPL history but the highest in T20 cricket. The Universe Boss showed his prowess as he scored 175* off just 66 balls, including 13 fours and 17 sixes.
2) Brendon McCullum – 158* (KKR vs RCB, Bengaluru, 18 April 2008)
This innings will forever be etched in the memory of cricket fans worldwide. In the inaugural IPL match, McCullum announced his arrival in style as he scored a blistering 158* off just 73 balls, hitting 10 fours and 13 sixes.
3) Quinton de Kock – 140* (LSG vs KKR, DY Patil, 18 May 2022)
The South African wicketkeeper-batsman has always been a reliable performer in T20 cricket, and his 140* off 70 balls for Super Giants against KKR was a testament to his abilities.
4) AB de Villiers – 133* (RCB vs MI, Wankhede, 10 May 2015)
Known for his versatility and innovation, de Villiers showcased his range of shots in this innings as he scored 133* off 59 balls, including 19 fours and 4 sixes.
5) KL Rahul – 132* (PBKS vs RCB, Dubai (DSC), 24 September 2020)
The Punjab Kings ex-captain has been in red-hot form in recent years, and his unbeaten 132* off 69 balls against RCB was a masterclass in T20 batting.
6) AB de Villiers – 129* (RCB vs GL, Bengaluru, 14 May 2016)
The South African maestro features again on this list, this time for his 129* off 52 balls against the Gujarat Lions, where he hit 10 sixes and 12 fours.
7) Chris Gayle – 128* (RCB vs DD, Delhi, 17 May 2012)
The Universe Boss has a reputation for scoring big runs in T20 cricket, and his 128* off 62 balls against the Delhi Daredevils was a treat to watch.
8) Rishabh Pant – 128* (DD vs SRH, Delhi, 10 May 2018)
The Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper-batsman is one of the most exciting young talents in the world of cricket, and his unbeaten 128* off 63 balls against the Sunrisers Hyderabad was a glimpse of his potential.
9) Murali Vijay – 127 (CSK vs RR, Chennai, 3 April 2010)
The opening batter for Chennai Super Kings played a scintillating innings of 127 off just 56 balls, including 8 fours and 11 sixes, against the Rajasthan Royals.
10) David Warner – 126 (SRH vs KKR, Hyderabad, 30 April 2017)
The former Sunrisers Hyderabad captain is known for his explosive batting, and his 126 off 59 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders was no exception, as he hit 10 fours and 8 sixes.
Honorable Mention: Virender Sehwag – 122 (KXIP vs CSK, Wankhede, 30 May 2014)
The Indian cricketing legend’s innings of 122 off just 58 balls, including 12 fours and 8 sixes, for Kings XI Punjab against the Chennai Super Kings is worth mentioning as an honorable mention.
These innings not only entertain the fans but also leave a lasting impact on the tournament’s history, and who knows, maybe IPL 2023 could see a new record being set!
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It’s no surprise that Chris Gayle tops the list with his incredible knock of 175* in 2013. Brendon McCullum’s historic 158* in the inaugural season of the IPL is still remembered as one of the best knocks in T20 history. Quinton de Kock’s unbeaten 140* in IPL 2022 is the most recent addition to the list.
The list also features some big names such as AB de Villiers, KL Rahul, David Warner, and Rishabh Pant. While most of these knocks came in winning causes for their respective teams, it goes to show the sheer dominance of these batters in the IPL.