The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a professional T20 league founded in 2007 and managed by the BCCI. It has grown into the most valuable and widely followed cricket tournament worldwide. In 2022, its brand value reached ₹90,038 crore (US$11 billion), and became a decacorn with a valuation of US$10.9 billion in 2023. The IPL’s influence extends beyond cricket, inspiring other sports leagues in India. Its high financial stakes are evident in its media rights deal for 2023–2027, which sold for US$6.4 billion. The 2023 final also set a record as the most-streamed live event on the internet, with 32 million viewers.
Highest score in IPL
West Indies power-hitter Chris Gayle reportedly holds the record for the highest individual score in IPL's history, as of February 2025. Playing for RCB, he smashed an unbeaten 175 off 66 balls against Pune Warriors India on April 23, 2013. The match was held at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. His innings included 13 fours and 17 sixes. Gayle reached his century in just 30 balls, the fastest in IPL history.
Brendon McCullum’s 158 off 73 balls for KKR in IPL 2008 takes the second spot. His knock in the first-ever IPL match remains iconic. In third place, Quinton de Kock scored an unbeaten 140 off 70 balls for LSG in IPL 2022. He built a record 210-run stand with KL Rahul. AB de Villiers’ 133 off 59 balls for RCB in IPL 2015 comes next. His explosive innings against MI was a masterclass. KL Rahul’s 132 off 69 balls for KXIP in IPL 2020 is the highest by an Indian. This knock puts him in fifth place.
| SR No. | Player Name | Team | Against | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Venue | Match Date |
| 1 | Chris Gayle | RCB | PWI | 175* | 66 | 13 | 17 | Bengaluru | April 23, 2013 |
| 2 | Brendon McCullum | KKR | RCB | 158* | 73 | 10 | 13 | Bengaluru | April 18, 2008 |
| 3 | Quinton de Kock | LSG | KKR | 140* | 70 | 10 | 10 | Navi Mumbai | May 18, 2022 |
| 4 | AB de Villiers | RCB | MI | 133* | 59 | 19 | 4 | Mumbai | May 10, 2015 |
| 5 | KL Rahul | KXIP | RCB | 132* | 69 | 14 | 7 | Dubai | September 24, 2020 |
| 6 | AB de Villiers | RCB | GL | 129* | 52 | 10 | 12 | Bengaluru | May 14, 2016 |
| 7 | Shubman Gill | GT | MI | 129* | 60 | 10 | 7 | Ahmedabad | May 26, 2023 |
| 8 | Chris Gayle | RCB | DD | 128* | 62 | 7 | 13 | Delhi | May 17, 2012 |
| 9 | Rishabh Pant | DD | SRH | 128* | 63 | 15 | 7 | Delhi | May 10, 2018 |
| 10 | Murali Vijay | CSK | RR | 127 | 56 | 8 | 11 | Chennai | April 3, 2010 |
FAQs on Highest Score in IPL
A. Chris Gayle scored 175 for RCB against Pune Warriors on April 23, 2013.
A. Virat Kohli & AB de Villiers (RCB) added 229 runs vs Gujarat Lions on May 14, 2016.
A. Virat Kohli (RCB) has eight centuries, as of March 2025.
A. Virat Kohli (RCB) scored 973 runs in 2016.
