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✍️ By IPL Analytics Desk | 🕐 5 min read | 🔄 Last Updated: 04 Apr 2026 | 📂 IPL Records › Batting Records

Highest Individual Score in IPL History: Best Innings from 2008 to 2025

175
#1 Record
Chris Gayle
158
#2 Runner-Up
BB McCullum
141
#3 Third
Abhishek Sharma
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The highest individual score in IPL history belongs to the 'Universe Boss' Chris Gayle, who blazed an astonishing 175 not out for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Pune Warriors India on April 23, 2013. This monumental innings, achieved in just 66 balls, remains an unparalleled display of batting dominance, setting the benchmark for power-hitting and individual brilliance in the league's illustrious history.

🔄 Last Updated: 07 Mar 2026 — Post Match Analysis.

Analysis & Context

Crafting a century in T20 cricket is a rare feat, but pushing past 150 runs in a single IPL innings demands a confluence of skill, power, and sheer audacity. It's not just about hitting boundaries; it's about sustaining an almost impossible strike rate from the first ball to the last, often with the weight of the team's total resting squarely on one player's shoulders. The pressure to accelerate, especially in the middle overs, while protecting one's wicket, is immense.

Imagine the roar of the crowd, the strategic field placements, and the relentless quality of IPL bowlers. To stand tall amidst that chaos, dispatching deliveries to all parts of the ground – whether it's a majestic six over the long-on boundary at Chinnaswamy or a delicate ramp over fine leg at Chepauk – requires nerves of steel and impeccable timing. These innings aren't just scores; they are masterclasses in T20 batting, rewriting the limits of what's possible.

Our algorithm analyzed over 100,000+ legal deliveries from official IPL archives (2008-2025) to calculate these precise Highest Individual Scores standings.
Record Holder
Chris Gayle
175
Rank Player Score Balls Faced Match Details
#1 Chris Gayle 175 66 balls vs Pune Warriors (2013-04-23)
#2 BB McCullum 158 73 balls vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (2008-04-18)
#3 Abhishek Sharma 141 55 balls vs Punjab Kings (2025-04-12)
#4 Quinton de Kock 140 70 balls vs Kolkata Knight Riders (2022-05-18)
#5 AB de Villiers 133 59 balls vs Mumbai Indians (2015-05-10)
#6 KL Rahul 132 69 balls vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (2020-09-24)
#7 AB de Villiers 129 52 balls vs Gujarat Lions (2016-05-14)
#8 Shubman Gill 129 60 balls vs Mumbai Indians (2023-05-26)
#9 RR Pant 128 63 balls vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (2018-05-10)
#10 Chris Gayle 128 62 balls vs Delhi Daredevils (2012-05-17)
#11 Murali Vijay 127 56 balls vs Rajasthan Royals (2010-04-03)
#12 David Warner 126 59 balls vs Kolkata Knight Riders (2017-04-30)
#13 MP Stoinis 124 63 balls vs Chennai Super Kings (2024-04-23)
#14 Yashasvi Jaiswal 124 62 balls vs Mumbai Indians (2023-04-30)
#15 JC Buttler 124 64 balls vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (2021-05-02)
#16 Virender Sehwag 122 58 balls vs Chennai Super Kings (2014-05-30)
#17 PC Valthaty 120 63 balls vs Chennai Super Kings (2011-04-13)
#18 Virender Sehwag 119 56 balls vs Deccan Chargers (2011-05-05)
#19 Sanju Samson 119 63 balls vs Punjab Kings (2021-04-12)
#20 Sanju Samson 119 63 balls vs Punjab Kings (2021-04-12)

📊 Analysis & Insights

📍 Local Insight & Conditions

For fans in Rajasthan, understanding how the 'Universe Boss' Chris Gayle has performed at the iconic Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur is always a point of interest. While Gayle's most destructive innings often came on flatter tracks, his appearances at SMS, known for its balanced pitch, showcased a different facet of his game. Though he never replicated his record 175* here, Gayle always posed a significant threat, often providing explosive starts and challenging the Rajasthan Royals' bowlers with his sheer power, even if consistent massive scores eluded him on this particular ground.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who has scored the fastest 100 in IPL history during their highest individual score?

While Chris Gayle's 175* is the highest individual score, he also holds the record for the fastest IPL century, reaching 100 off just 30 balls during that very innings against Pune Warriors India in 2013.

Which player has multiple entries in the top 10 highest individual scores in IPL?

AB de Villiers features twice in the top 10 with scores of 133* and 129*. Additionally, Chris Gayle also appears twice with 175* and 128*.

What was the team's total score when Chris Gayle scored 175* in the IPL?

When Chris Gayle scored his record-breaking 175* against Pune Warriors India in 2013, Royal Challengers Bangalore posted a colossal total of 263/5, which remains the highest team total in IPL history.

Has any Indian player scored over 140 runs in an IPL innings?

Yes, Abhishek Sharma recently scored 141* against Punjab Kings in 2025, and KL Rahul scored 132* against Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2020, making them the highest-scoring Indian batsmen in the IPL's top individual scores.

How many balls did Brendon McCullum face during his iconic 158* in the first-ever IPL match?

Brendon McCullum faced 77 balls for his magnificent 158* against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the inaugural IPL match in 2008, an innings that truly ignited the league.

💡 Key Takeaways
  • Chris Gayle leads this record with 175.
  • BB McCullum is the runner-up with 158.
  • A total of 20 entries appear in this all-time record list.
  • Data last updated: 04 Apr 2026. Use the season filter above for year-wise stats.