IPL Highest Score by Batsman in History

IPL is one of the most entertaining cricket tournaments that is being loved all over the world. Though it doesn’t hold international status, it’s a domestic cricket tournament. Still, it is treated as an international game. Cricket enthusiasts celebrate the time of IPL.

And since it is played over the T-20 format, scoring a century in IPL is making history. In this article, we’re going to list out the highest individual scores in the IPL history made by the world’s best batsmen. So you can easily choose the best team for Indian Premier League online betting. Interestingly, 2 of these matches were played in M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengluru.

1. Chris Gayle – 175 (RCB vs PW,2013)
2. Bredon McCullum – 158 (KKR vs RCB,2008)
3. AB de Viliers – 133 (RCB vs MI,2015)
4. KL Rahul – 132 (Kings XI Punjab vs RCB,2020)
5. Rishabh Pant – 128 (Daredevils vs SRH, 2018)
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Top 5 Batsmen with Highest Individual Scores in IPL History

1. Chris Gayle – 175 (RCB vs PW, 2013)

This 6’4 tall West Indian opener is famously known as the “Universal Boss” by fans. He’s the Godzilla of the cricket world, and hearing his name send chills down the bowlers’ spine. He plays exceptionally no matter in what part of the world or on what pitch.

Gayle made history in IPL 2013 while he was playing for the RCB team. He bagged the record for being the highest individual run-scorer in the history of IPL.

Scoring 175 off just 66 balls, Chris helped RCB to post the highest score of the season that was 263/5. That year RCB won by Pune Warriors by 130 runs. Chris did hit 17 sixes and 13 fours at a strike rate of 265.15.

2. Brendon McCullum- 158 (KKR vs RCB, 2008)

Former NZ captain made history when he single-handedly smashed 158 runs off just 73 balls. He helped KKR players score big runs of 222 with a smooth win against RCB by 140 runs.

McCullum made bowlers run all over the M Chinnaswamy Stadium when he hit 13 sixes and 10 fours. His 158 and not out innings also made a mark because it was the first match of the IPL inaugural season, 2008.

3. AB de Villiers- 133 (RCB vs. MI, 2015)

During IPL 2015, another RCB player, AB de Villiers, bagged the record for being the highest run-getter. The historic duo of AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli made a record partnership of 215 runs.

AB scored 133 off 59 balls at a strike rate of 225.42. He hit 19 fours and 4 sixes. His perfect betting made RCB win the match against the habitual IPL winners – Mumbai Indians by a margin of 39 runs.

4. KL Rahul- 132 (Kings XI Punjab vs RCB, 2020)

In IPL 2020, KL Rahul attached two badges to his name. First, being in the top 5 individual scorers in the history of IPL. And second, being the first Indian batsman to hit the highest individual score of 132 over 69 balls.

His magnificent innings included 7 sixes and 14 fours in the match against PBKS cricket team. This Punjab Kings skipper helped the team make 206 runs and defeated the opponent team, RCB, by 97 runs.

5. Rishabh Pant- 128 (Daredevils vs SRH, 2018)

IPL 2018 was a great tournament for Rishabh Pant. He scored 128 over 63 balls at a strike rate of 203.17.

His great performance included 7 sixes and 15 fours. Pant helped DC team win the IPL match in their own Delhi home ground against SRH team members.

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