The 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is full set to kick off on March 31 with a clash between defending champions Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Although it is a common sight to see a player smashing a century in this format, several cricketers have enjoyed big innings when it is their day. Over the years, there have been many breathtaking and destructive innings played by top-notch cricketers. (Pic Courtesy: AFP)
Updated On: 2023-03-20 10:50 PM IST
Compiled by : Apurv Chatterjee
Chris Gayle holds the record for scoring most runs in an innings in the league. He scored 175 runs off 66 balls against Pune Warriors while playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2013 season.
Brendon McCullum smacked 158 runs off 73 balls in the first match of the inaugural season of IPL. He played this knock against Royal Challengers Bangalore while playing for Kolkata Knight Riders. Kolkata won this match very comfortably by a big margin of 140 runs.
In 2022 IPL Quinton de Kock scored memorable knock of 140* off 70 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders. De kock playing for Lucknow Super Giants.
AB de Villiers played a memorable knock of 133 runs off 59 balls.In the 2015 IPL match played between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore.
In IPL 2020 Punjab skipper KL Rahul slammed 132 runs in an innings against the Bangalore team. Rahul hit 14 fours and 7 sixes in his unbeaten 69-ball innings.
