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✍️ By IPL Analytics Desk | 🕐 3 min read | 🔄 Last Updated: 17 Apr 2026 | 📂 IPL Records › Season Review

IPL 2021 Season Review: IPL Records, History & Full Stats (Updated 2025)

632
#1 Record
Faf du Plessis
632
#2 Runner-Up
Ruturaj Gaikwad
626
#3 Third
KL Rahul
Season:
The IPL 2021 season was an unforgettable spectacle, delivering 60 thrilling encounters that captivated millions. Across these high-octane clashes, a staggering 18,637 runs were plundered, punctuated by an incredible 687 sixes and 1,551 fours, painting every stadium with a vibrant canvas of boundaries. Ultimately, it was the Chennai Super Kings who rose majestically, etching their name once again as the champions of this incredible cricketing carnival.
🏅 Record Holder
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632
Rank Player Runs Balls SR 6s 4s
#1 Faf du Plessis 632 456 138.60 23 61
#2 Ruturaj Gaikwad 632 462 136.80 23 64
#3 KL Rahul 626 450 139.11 30 48
#4 S Dhawan 587 471 124.63 16 63
#5 GJ Maxwell 513 354 144.92 21 48
#6 Sanju Samson 481 351 137.04 17 45
#7 Prithvi Shaw 479 300 159.67 18 56
#8 Shubman Gill 478 401 119.20 12 50
#9 Mayank Agarwal 431 309 139.48 18 40
#10 RR Pant 422 328 128.66 10 43
📊 Analysis & Insights
The battle for the Orange Cap was intense, with RD Gaikwad eventually claiming the honor with 635 runs. The season saw batters dominate, hitting a total of 4 centuries and 89 half-centuries. JC Buttler produced the innings of the tournament with a magnificent 124 off just 69 balls.On the bowling front, HV Patel was the standout performer, taking home the Purple Cap with 35 wickets. Spinners and pacers alike found their moments, contributing to a total of 717 wickets falling throughout the tournament.The season featured 687 maximums and 1551 boundaries, entertaining crowds across all venues. From nail-biting finishes to dominant team performances, IPL 2021 added another thrilling chapter to the league's history.The thrilling finale proved to be the ultimate climax as Chennai Super Kings clinched their championship title against Kolkata Knight Riders! In a high-stakes encounter, CSK emerged victorious by 27 runs, showcasing their big-match temperament. Faf du Plessis was the undisputed hero, smashing a majestic 86 runs to anchor CSK's formidable total, earning him the well-deserved Player of the Match award and sealing an unforgettable triumph.