The Indian Premier League (IPL) revolves around the concise 20–20 overs cricket format, with a bowling inning that concludes within a mere 90 minutes. Achieving a century in the limited 20 overs and time frame poses a formidable challenge for any batsman. In IPL, a century is a glaring example of a player's skills, focus, and flexibility. This blog post explores the outstanding accomplishments of five Indian batters who have made hundreds of runs in the Indian Premier League.
Batsman
with Most Centuries in IPL History
1. Virat Kohli
The
batsman with the most hundreds in IPL history is Virat Kohli. Virat Kohli
slammed 8 centuries in his overall IPL career which is the most hundreds in the
IPL. Former RCB skipper Virat Kohli has bagged 7897 runs in 241 batting innings
from the 249 matches. In the IPL, Virat Kohli's top score is 113 runs.
2. Jos Buttler
Renowned
English cricketer Jos Buttler has accomplished a fantastic milestone in the
IPL. He currently holds the second-highest sum of hundreds with seven hundred’s
and an incredible 3561 runs in 106 matches. With an incredible 124 runs, he
notably retains the record for most individual runs scored in an IPL match.
3. Chris Gayle
West Indies native Chris Gayle is ranked third among IPL players with the most hundreds. In 142 IPL games, he has amassed 4965 runs and six hundreds, setting the record for the highest IPL score of 175*.
4. KL Rahul
In
the changing world of IPL cricket, KL Rahul stands out in fourth place, having
played in 130 games and batted in 121 of them. He has scored a total of 4623
runs, with his best score being 132, showing off his top-notch batting. With
four hundreds to his name, Rahul is a steady and strong player in the IPL
field.
5. Shane Watson
Shane
Watson's cricketing prowess is unparalleled. His 145 IPL matches and 141
innings have made him a legendary player. Watson's aggressive hitting technique
is apparent from his best score of 117, and his impressive total of 3874 runs
displays his talent and consistency. Watson has scored four centuries, a
remarkable achievement.
Players |
Span |
Matches |
Runs |
HS |
100 |
Virat
Kohli |
2008-2024 |
247 |
7763 |
113* |
8 |
Jos
Buttler |
2016-2024 |
105 |
3542 |
124 |
7 |
CH
Gayle |
2009-2021 |
142 |
4965 |
175* |
6 |
KL
Rahul |
2013-2024 |
128 |
4569 |
132* |
4 |
SR
Watson |
2008-2020 |
145 |
3874 |
117* |
4 |
DA
Warner |
2009-2024 |
183 |
6564 |
126 |
4 |
Shubman
Gill |
2018-2024 |
101 |
3110 |
129 |
3 |
Sanju
Samson |
2013-2024 |
162 |
4273 |
119 |
3 |
AB de
Villiers |
2008-2021 |
184 |
5162 |
133* |
3 |
HM Amla |
2016-2017 |
16 |
577 |
104* |
2 |
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No |
Batsmen |
Team |
100s |
Matches |
Inns |
Runs |
HS |
1 |
Jos Buttler |
RR |
2 |
10 |
10 |
338 |
107 |
2 |
Sunil Narine |
KKR |
1 |
11 |
11 |
461 |
109 |
3 |
Marcus Stoinis |
LSG |
1 |
12 |
12 |
355 |
124 |
4 |
Will Jacks |
RCB |
1 |
6 |
6 |
177 |
100 |
5 |
Rohit Sharma |
MI |
1 |
12 |
12 |
330 |
105 |
6 |
Virat Kohli |
RCB |
1 |
11 |
11 |
542 |
113 |
7 |
Suryakumar Yadav |
MI |
1 |
9 |
9 |
334 |
102 |
8 |
Travis Head |
SRH |
1 |
11 |
11 |
533 |
102 |
9 |
Jonny Bairstow |
PBKS |
1 |
9 |
9 |
257 |
108 |
10 |
Ruturaj Gaikwad |
CSK |
1 |
11 |
11 |
541 |
108 |
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