# The Most Jaw-Dropping Batting Performances in IPL History
Top 10 Highest Individual Scores in IPL: A Celebration of Batting Greatness
The Indian Premier League isn’t just cricket—it’s a carnival of sixes, audacious strokeplay, and moments that leave fans speechless. Over the years, we’ve seen batters turn into superheroes, smashing records and rewriting history in just 20 overs. Today, we’re revisiting the top 10 highest individual scores in IPL—those unforgettable knocks that still give us goosebumps.
## 1. Chris Gayle’s 175* – The Untouchable Beast Mode
Let’s start with the king of destruction himself—Chris Gayle. In 2013, playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Pune Warriors, Gayle went absolutely berserk. His unbeaten 175 off just 66 balls included **13 fours and 17 sixes**—basically, he turned the Chinnaswamy Stadium into his personal batting range. To this day, no one has come close to breaking this record in *any* T20 league.
Fun fact: He reached his century in just **30 balls**. Let that sink in.
## 2. Brendon McCullum’s 158* – The Knock That Started It All
Remember the very first IPL match in 2008? Brendon McCullum, playing for Kolkata Knight Riders, announced the league’s arrival with a thunderous 158* against RCB. His innings had **10 fours and 13 sixes**, and it set the tone for what the IPL would become—a spectacle of fearless cricket.
## 3. AB de Villiers’ 133* – The Magician at Work
AB de Villiers didn’t just bat; he performed magic. In 2015, against Mumbai Indians, he smashed an unbeaten 133 off just 59 balls. The way he toyed with the field, hitting impossible angles, was pure genius. If there was ever an innings that defined “360-degree batting,” this was it.
## 4. KL Rahul’s 132* – Elegance Meets Destruction
KL Rahul’s 132* for Punjab Kings (then KXIP) against RCB in 2020 was a masterclass in controlled aggression. He didn’t just hit boundaries—he *placed* them with surgical precision. His strike rate of **191.30** proved that classical batsmen can dominate T20 cricket too.
## 5. AB de Villiers (Again!) – 129* vs. Gujarat Lions
ABD makes a second appearance, because why not? In 2016, he dismantled Gujarat Lions with a breathtaking 129*. The highlight? A **39-ball century**—one of the fastest in IPL history.
## 6. Chris Gayle’s 128* – Because One Record Wasn’t Enough
Gayle’s 128* against Delhi Daredevils in 2012 was another reminder of his sheer dominance. He didn’t just hit sixes; he sent them into orbit.
## 7. Rishabh Pant’s 128* – The Arrival of a Superstar
In 2018, a young Rishabh Pant announced himself with a blistering 128* for Delhi against Sunrisers Hyderabad. His fearless approach—especially against Rashid Khan—showed the world that the next generation of power-hitters had arrived.
## 8. Murali Vijay’s 127 – The Underrated Classic
Before the era of ultra-aggression, Murali Vijay’s 127 for CSK in 2010 was a perfect blend of textbook shots and calculated aggression. His innings against Rajasthan Royals remains one of the most underrated gems in IPL history.
## 9. David Warner’s 126 – The Pocket Dynamo
Warner’s 126 for Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2017 was a masterclass in opening aggression. The man doesn’t need a backlift to send the ball into the stands.
## 10. Virender Sehwag’s 122 – The Sultan of Swagger
Sehwag’s 122 for KXIP in 2014 was pure *Sehwag-ness*—no footwork, just hand-eye coordination and brutal power. Vintage Viru at his best.
### Why These Innings Matter
These knocks aren’t just about numbers—they’re about moments that define careers and tournaments. The IPL thrives on such performances, where one player can single-handedly change the game.
**Will these records ever be broken?** With T20 cricket evolving, bowlers are getting smarter, but batters keep pushing boundaries. Maybe next season, someone will go past Gayle’s 175. Until then, we’ll keep rewatching these classics.
What’s *your* favorite IPL innings? Let us know in the comments!
