Highest Individual Score in IPL
The IPL has always been a batter’s game since its inception. The first IPL match in 2008 set the tone when Kolkata Knight Riders faced Royal Challengers Bangalore. Kolkata’s opener, Brendon McCullum, played an explosive innings, dismantling Bangalore’s star-studded bowling lineup. He single-handedly dominated the match, scoring an unbeaten 158 off just 73 balls, including 10 fours and 13 sixes.
History repeated seven years later when RCB’s Chris Gayle delivered a similarly destructive performance against Pune Warriors India in IPL 2013. Gayle smashed an unbeaten 175 off 102 balls, featuring 13 fours and 17 sixes. This remarkable innings occurred at the same venue where McCullum had made history—the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Gayle’s innings remain the highest individual score in IPL history, standing unbroken even after 12 years, including the fiery IPL 2024 season, which saw numerous team records shattered. As we approach IPL 2025, the question arises—will this legendary record finally be broken? Let’s wait and watch!
List of Highest Individual Scores in IPL from 2008 to 2025
Records are meant to be broken, but some stand the test of time. Though retired from the IPL, Chris Gayle has left an indelible mark by setting incredible records that remain unchallenged. His performances inspire young and experienced players alike to surpass these milestones.
Who else features among the top individual scorers in IPL history? Let’s take a look! This list highlights the highest individual scores and includes details such as the number of boundaries, the opponent teams, the venues, and the match dates.
| Rank | Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR | Opp. | Venue | Date |
| 1 | Chris Gayle (RCB) | 175* | 66 | 13 | 17 | 265.15 | PWI | Bengaluru | 23-04-2013 |
| 2 | Bredon McCullum (KKR) | 158* | 73 | 10 | 13 | 216.43 | RCB | Bengaluru | 18-04-2008 |
| 3 | Abhishek Sharma (SRH) | 141 | 55 | 14 | 10 | 256.36 | PBKS | Hyderabad | 12-04-2025 |
| 4 | Quinto de Kock (MI) | 140* | 70 | 10 | 10 | 200.00 | KKR | Mumbai
(DYP) |
18-05-2022 |
| 5 | AB de Villiers (RCB) | 133* | 59 | 19 | 4 | 225.42 | MI | Mumbai (Wan) | 10-05-2015 |
| 6 | KL Rahul (KXIP) | 132* | 69 | 14 | 7 | 191.30 | RCB | Dubai (DICS) | 24-09-2020 |
| 7 | AB de Villiers (RCB) | 129* | 52 | 10 | 12 | 248.07 | GL | Bengaluru | 14-05-2016 |
| 8 | Shubman Gill (GT) | 129 | 60 | 7 | 10 | 215.00 | MI | Ahmedabad | 26-05-2023 |
| 9 | Chris Gayle (RCB) | 128* | 62 | 7 | 13 | 206.45 | DD | Delhi | 17-05-2012 |
| 10 | Rishabh Pant (DD) | 128* | 63 | 15 | 7 | 203.17 | SRH | Delhi | 10-05-2018 |
| 11 | Murali Vijay (CSK) | 127 | 56 | 8 | 11 | 226.78 | RR | Chennai | 03-04-2010 |
| 12 | David Warner (SRH) | 126 | 59 | 10 | 8 | 213.55 | KKR | Hyderabad | 30-04-2017 |
| 13 | Marcus Stoinis (LSG) | 124* | 63 | 13 | 6 | 196.82 | CSK | Chennai | 23-04-2024 |
| 14 | Jos Buttler (RR) | 124 | 64 | 11 | 8 | 193.75 | SRH | Delhi | 02-05-2021 |
| 15 | Yashsvi Jaiswal (RR) | 124 | 62 | 16 | 8 | 200.00 | MI | Mumbai (Wan) | 30-04-2023 |
| 16 | Virendra Sehwag (KXIP) | 122 | 58 | 12 | 8 | 210.34 | CSK | Mumbai (Wan) | 30-05-2014 |
| 17 | Paul Valthaty (KXIP) | 120* | 63 | 19 | 2 | 190.47 | CSK | Mohali | 13-04-2011 |
| 18 | Virendra Sehwag (DD) | 119 | 56 | 13 | 6 | 212.50 | DC | Hyderabad | 05-05-2011 |
| 19 | Sanju Samson (RR) | 119 | 63 | 12 | 7 | 188.88 | PBKS | Mumbai (Wan) | 12-04-2021 |
| 20 | Rishabh Pant (LSG) | 118* | 61 | 11 | 8 | 193.44 | LCB | Lucknow | 27-05-2025 |
FAQs
Q: What is the highest individual score in IPL history?
Chris Gayle holds the record for the highest individual score in IPL history with 175* off 66 balls for RCB against Pune Warriors India on 23 April 2013.
Q: Who scored the first iconic century in IPL?
Brendon McCullum scored 158* off 73 balls for KKR against RCB in the first IPL match on 18 April 2008.
Q: Which IPL venue has witnessed the most iconic high scores?
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has hosted several iconic innings, including Chris Gayle’s 175* and Brendon McCullum’s 158*.
Q: Who scored the highest individual IPL score in 2025?
Abhishek Sharma scored 141 off 55 balls for SRH against PBKS in Hyderabad on 12 April 2025.
Q: Which player has multiple entries in the top 10 highest IPL scores?
Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers both feature multiple times in the top 10 for their explosive RCB batting performances.
Q: What is the second-highest individual IPL score ever recorded?
Brendon McCullum’s 158* for KKR against RCB in 2008 is the second-highest score in IPL history.
Q: Who scored the highest IPL score in 2022?
Quinto de Kock scored 144* off 70 balls for MI against KKR in Ahmedabad.
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