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IPL 2011 Season Review: IPL Records, History & Full Stats (Updated 2025)

602
#1 Record
Chris Gayle
557
#2 Runner-Up
Virat Kohli
553
#3 Third
SR Tendulkar
Season:
A season of records and drama, IPL 2011 concluded with Chennai Super Kings lifting the trophy. The tournament showcased the best of T20 cricket across 73 games, with fans treated to 21154 runs in total.
🏅 Record Holder
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Rank Player Runs Balls SR 6s 4s
#1 Chris Gayle 602 331 181.87 43 57
#2 Virat Kohli 557 459 121.35 16 55
#3 SR Tendulkar 553 488 113.32 5 67
#4 Shaun Marsh 500 343 145.77 20 51
#5 Mike Hussey 492 413 119.13 6 53
#6 PC Valthaty 457 334 136.83 20 55
#7 Suresh Raina 437 323 135.29 17 36
#8 Murali Vijay 434 339 128.02 20 34
#9 Virender Sehwag 424 239 177.41 18 51
#10 Jacques Kallis 424 378 112.17 6 46
📊 Analysis & Insights
The battle for the Orange Cap was intense, with CH Gayle eventually claiming the honor with 608 runs. The season saw batters dominate, hitting a total of 6 centuries and 89 half-centuries. PC Valthaty produced the innings of the tournament with a magnificent 120 off just 64 balls.On the bowling front, SL Malinga was the standout performer, taking home the Purple Cap with 30 wickets. Spinners and pacers alike found their moments, contributing to a total of 813 wickets falling throughout the tournament.The season featured 639 maximums and 1916 boundaries, entertaining crowds across all venues. From nail-biting finishes to dominant team performances, IPL 2011 added another thrilling chapter to the league's history.