Published on March 30th, 2023
Gayle’s career in IPL has been nothing short of spectacular. He has scored 4950 runs in 142 matches at a staggering strike rate of 150.11, which is the highest among all batsmen who have scored more than 2000 runs in the tournament.
Gayle’s contributions to the franchises he has played for have been immense, and he has been a key factor in their success. He has won the Orange Cap twice, in 2011 and 2012, and has scored six centuries, which is the most by any batsman in IPL history.
Gayle has also been a part of several record-breaking partnerships in the IPL, including the highest partnership for any wicket, a 175-run stand with Virat Kohli for RCB against PWI in 2013.
Not only has Gayle set records with the bat, but he has also taken some impressive catches and affected some crucial run-outs.
His contributions to IPL have made him one of the most celebrated cricketers in the history of the tournament, and he continues to entertain fans with his power hitting and flamboyant personality.
Chris Gayle’s Top 3 IPL Records
let’s take a look at the top three IPL records that are in the name of the Universe Boss.
1. Highest Individual Score In The IPL 175*
Chris Gayle’s unbeaten 175-run knock in IPL 2013 is undoubtedly one of the most iconic moments in the history of the league. Gayle’s innings remains unmatched to this day and is widely regarded as one of the greatest T20 innings of all time.
During the innings, Gayle’s sheer power and dominance were on full display as he toyed with the Pune Warriors India (PWI) bowling attack. His incredible knock saw him break numerous records and create several milestones in the IPL.
Apart from the record for the highest individual score in IPL history, Gayle’s 175* also saw him break the record for the fastest century in T20 cricket. The West Indian smashed his ton in just 30 balls, which included 11 sixes and eight fours.
Gayle’s 17 sixes in the innings also set the record for the most sixes by a batsman in a T20 innings. His innings propelled the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to the highest team total in IPL history at that time, as they posted a mammoth 263/5 in their 20 overs.
Overall, Gayle’s innings was a masterclass in power-hitting and a true testament to his abilities as a T20 batsman.
It remains one of the most memorable moments in IPL history and a true example of the Caribbean’s swashbuckling style of cricket.
2. Most Number Of Hundreds In The IPL
Chris Gayle holds the record for the most number of centuries in the IPL, even though he last scored a century in 2018. Gayle has hit a total of six centuries, which is one more than Virat Kohli and Jos Buttler, who both have five centuries each in the IPL.
Out of Gayle’s six centuries in the IPL, five came for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), while his last one came as a Punjab Kings (PBKS) player against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).
Despite not scoring a century in the last couple of seasons, the Universe Boss remains one of the most dangerous batsmen in the league and has been a consistent performer for his team.
3. Most Sixes In The IPL History
Chris Gayle’s ability to hit sixes is unmatched, and he has proved it time and again in the IPL. The 43-year-old has hit a whopping 357 sixes in IPL history, which is a record in itself.
No other batsman has even hit 250 sixes in the IPL tournament, with AB de Villiers coming closest with 251 maximums.
Gayle’s fearless and aggressive style of batting has made him a fan favorite, and his six-hitting abilities have often been the talk of the town.
While his future in the IPL remains uncertain, there’s no denying that his impact on the league and T20 cricket, in general, will be remembered for years to come.
