Indian Premier League is a T20 tournament that is held every year under the guidance of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, which is a cricket governing body in India. It is a shorter format game in which players must make a score in 20 overs in a single inning. The first season of IPL was held in 2008, and since then it has been held every year. 10 franchisees are competing against each other, and seven teams have won this title till date. Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians are the two IPL teams that have won this title five times in consecutive years. Currently, Virat Kohli who is the Indian batsman has made the highest score and most centuries. Meanwhile, famous batsmen like Rohit Sharma and Ms. Dhoni have been executively successful captains of the league, which led to the victory of their team five times. The highest individual score is a necessary aspect in enhancing the overall statistics of the player in cricket history. In this article, we have shared the details related to the top ten highest individual scores in IPL.
List of 10 Highest Individual Scores in IPL
T20 is itself an important format that offers numerous opportunities for players to hit famous records and give new and explosive performances. Here is the list of the 10 highest individual scores in IPL, and the players who have written their name as the best player by hitting these records.
| Rank | Players | Runs | Opponent team |
| 1 | Chris Gayle | 175* | Pune Warriors |
| 2 | Brendon McCullum | 158* | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 3 | Abhishek Sharma | 141 | Punjab Kings |
| 4 | Quinton de Kock | 140* | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 5 | AB de Villiers | 133* | Mumbai Indians |
| 6 | KL Rahul | 132* | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 7 | Ab de Villiers | 129* | Gujarat Lions |
| 8 | Shubham Gill | 129 | Mumbai Indians |
| 9 | Chris Gayle | 128* | Delhi Daredevils |
| 10 | Rishabh Pant | 128* | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
Chris Gayle
If we are talking about the highest individual score, then it Is necessary to have the name of Chris Gayle on this list. He has made 175 runs for 66 balls. He is one of the most famous and successful overseas players of all time and his left-hand batting is commendable and always the topic of talk.
Brendon McCullum
Brandon McCullum is another famous overseas player who has hit the record for making 175 runs at 66 balls. He was the first player to make the highest score on the T20 league opening night. He played for Kolkata Knight Riders against Royal Challengers Bangalore and scored 10 fours and 13 sixes, becoming the highest scorer in the Indian T20 league.
Quinton De Kock
Quinton De Kock is an important player of Lucknow super giant who has secured the title of being the third highest scorer in the Indian T20 league. He hit 140 runs at 70 balls and made some exceptionally great moves. He played against Kolkata Knight Riders and hit 10 sixes and 10 fours leading to the victory of his team.
AB de Villiers
AB de Villers scored a high score of 133 runs at 59 balls, he even hit 19 fours and 4 sixes in the match. He was part of Royal Challengers Bangalore and played against Mumbai Indians in 2015. His great batting has smashed famous bowlers like Harbhajan Singh, Bumrah, Malinga and McClenaghan. Due to his great batting, RCB won the match with 39 runs.
KL Rahul
KL Rahul is an essential part of Kings 11 Punjab and also got the captaincy of the team in 2020. The player got the title of being the highest scorer by scoring the score of 132 runs on 69 balls, he even hit 12 sixes and 10 fours. In the second inning, he hit 6 sixes and 3 fours leading to the victory of his team. He even won the orange cap for being the leading run scorer in 2020.
AB De Villers
Villers Again made his appearance in the highest scorer list of 2016 as he hit a fantastic score of 129 runs at 52 balls. He was part of Royal Challengers Bangalore and played against Gujarat Lions by hitting 12 sixes and 10 fours in the match. Virat Kohli and Villers became the main players of the match and scored 200 plus runs together. RCB won the match by 144 runs.
Shubman gill
Shubman Gill is a young player who started his career back in 2020 and won a playoff against Mumbai Indians. He was part of Gujarat Titans and scored 129 grams at 32 balls. He had made 7 fours and 10 sixes in his batting runs. He even claimed the orange cap in this match and became the seventh-highest scorer in the history of the Indian T20 league.
Chris gayle
Chris Kyle again appeared in the IPL T20 league 2012 and scored a hefty score of 128 runs at 62 balls, he made 13 sixes and seven fours leading to the victory of RCB against Delhi Daredevils. Virat Kohli and Chris Gayle together made 215 runs in the match.
Rishabh Pant
Another famous and important player of Sunrisers Hyderabad – Rishabh Pant has become the ninth highest scorer in the history of the Indian T20 league. He played the match against Mumbai Indians and scored 128 runs in just 63 balls securing the victory for his team in 2018.
Murali Vijay
Murali Vijay is the player of Chennai Super Kings who played against Rajasthan Royals in the IPL T20 league 2010. He scored 127 runs at 56 balls and became the pitch opener with 8 fours and 11 sixes. His performance is the reason behind the victory of CSK in the match.
Abhishek Sharma
Abhishek Sharma is a great player gaining popularity with his outstanding performance in IPL 2024. He played for Sunrisers Hyderabad and scored 124 runs off 55 balls. This match was played against Delhi Capitals in 2024. He hit 12 sixes and 8 fours. The batting style of Abhishek Sharma has brought him fame.
Conclusion
Indian Premier League has been an important tournament in cricket history and it has witnessed various unforgettable movements and individual performances leading to the success of not only the cricketer but the whole team. The record of holding the highest individual score is the most powerful thing for any player. Previously, this record was held by Paul Well who made 120 runs in 63 balls for Kings 11 Punjab. Every year we encounter some or the other player scoring the highest score and taking victory home. We have shared the details of the higher scores held by the players.
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FAQs
1. What is the highest score in IPL individuals?
The highest score in an IPL individual is 175 runs which is secured by Chris Gayle.
2. Who scored the most runs in the IPL top 10?
Virat Kohli has scored the most runs in IPL top 10.
3. Who is known as the ‘Father of IPL’?
Ms. Dhoni is known as the ‘Father of IPL’.
4. Who made 200 runs in the IPL?
Virat Kohli and AB de Villers have scored 200 runs together.
5. Who is Mr. IPL?
Suresh Raina is known as Mr. IPL.
