T20 is one format where batters have gone to the lengths to score runs. They don’t fear losing their wickets anymore while always being on the charge.
This has resulted in batters bringing up centuries in style. Some of them went beyond the 100-run mark to rack up some unimaginable scores.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been witness to some. And here we’ll look at the top five highest individual scores registered in the IPL.
5. AB de Villiers (RCB) | 133* vs MI, 2015
AB de Villiers was perhaps one of the best stroke-makers in the IPL. The South African showed his range of strokes against Mumbai Indians (MI) in a 2015 game.
In an afternoon game at the Wankhede Stadium, de Villiers turned up the heat on MI’s bowlers. He put on a 215-run stand with Virat Kohli to help RCB reach 235.
In the meantime, the 360-degree batter amassed 133 from 59 deliveries. He found the boundary ropes on 19 occasions while sending the ball into the stands four times.
4. Quinton de Kock (LSG) | 140* vs KKR, 2022
Quinton de Kock has provided many flying starts in the IPL. And one of his finest knocks came in the IPL 2022 season.
The left-hander took apart Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) bowling attack to write his name in a couple of record books. He stitched an unbeaten 210-run stand with KL Rahul. And de Kock contributed 140 of those runs off 70 balls.
3. Abhishek Sharma (SRH) | 141 vs PBKS, 2025
India is noticing a rise in power hitters, and Abhishek Sharma is one of them. The left-hand opener gave a glimpse of his clean striking against Punjab Kings.
Anyone would’ve succumbed to the pressure of a 246-run target. But Abhishek not only overcame pressure (like a boss) but delivered a top-class knock.
He opened the innings for Sunrisers Hyderabad and set the chase in motion from the get-go. The southpaw smashed Punjab’s bowlers left-right-centre to bring up a 141-run knock – the highest score by an Indian batter in IPL’s history.
2. Brendon McCullum (KKR) | 158* vs RCB, 2008
We can’t forget the start of the IPL. At least Brendon McCullum made sure that no one forgets about the first-ever IPL match in their lifetime!
The former New Zealand batter decided to provide IPL with the much-needed start. And it was a huge effort from his side against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
The right-hander put on an absolute show on the opening night with his unbeaten 158. McCullum’s knock lasted for 73 balls, which included 10 fours and 13 maximums.
1. Chris Gayle (RCB) | 175* vs PWI, 2013
Well, everyone perhaps knows about this mayhem from Chris Gayle. On that day, the Universe Boss toyed with Pune Warriors bowlers.
He was in the attacking mode right from the start. His 13 fours and 17 sixes are enough to tell you how good he was during his knock.
Pune’s bowlers couldn’t find a way to dismiss Gayle, as he remained unbeaten on 175 off 66 balls. This still remains the highest score by a batter in IPL history.
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