Published on March 30th, 2023
With the 16th season of IPL just around the corner, fans are eagerly waiting to see which team will emerge as the champions among the 10 competing teams.
Only time will tell who will become the king of IPL 2023, with the final match scheduled to take place on May 28. As we wait for the event to begin, let’s take a look at some of the batters who have set unique records in the tournament so far.
Players Holding Top IPL Batting Records: A Comprehensive List
1. Highest Run Getter
Virat Kohli, the star player of the Royal Challengers Bangalore, holds the record for the highest run getter in the IPL.
Despite his team not winning the title yet, Kohli’s individual performance in the tournament has been exceptional. He has amassed a total of 6,624 runs in 223 matches, batting in 215 innings, at an impressive strike rate of 129.15.
Kohli has been a consistent performer in the IPL since he made his debut in 2008. He has scored five centuries and 40 half-centuries, with his highest score being 113 runs.
He has been the leading run-scorer in the tournament a record six times, which is a testament to his consistency and longevity in the league.
Kohli’s ability to score runs consistently at a high strike rate has made him one of the most valuable players in the IPL and a key player for his team.
2. Most 100s
Chris Gayle, the explosive West Indian batsman, holds the record for the most centuries in IPL history. Gayle has scored a total of 6 centuries in the tournament’s 15-year history, which is a remarkable feat.
Gayle is known for his aggressive style of batting, and his ability to score runs quickly and effectively has made him a fan favorite in the IPL.
Gayle’s most memorable innings in the IPL was when he scored an unbeaten 175 runs off just 66 balls while playing for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2013.
This innings is not only the highest individual score in IPL history but also the fastest century in T20 cricket. Gayle’s innings was laced with 17 sixes and 13 fours, showcasing his immense power-hitting ability.
Gayle has played for various franchises in the IPL, including the Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Kings XI Punjab.
He has scored a total of 4950 runs in 149 matches at an average of 40.24 and a strike rate of 150.11. His six-hitting prowess, combined with his ability to score runs at a brisk pace, makes him a highly sought-after player in the IPL.
3. Most Half Centuries
David Warner, the explosive Australian opener, holds the record for scoring the most half-centuries in IPL history.
Warner has scored a total of 54 half-centuries in 162 matches, which is a remarkable feat and a testament to his consistency in the tournament. He has also scored 4 centuries in the IPL.
Warner is known for his attacking batting style and his ability to score runs quickly. He has played for various franchises in the IPL, including the Delhi Daredevils, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Sunrisers Hyderabad. He has scored a total of 5,881 runs in the tournament at an average of 40.69 and a strike rate of 140.69.
Warner has been a consistent performer in the IPL, and his ability to score runs consistently at a brisk pace has made him a valuable asset for his team.
His half-century tally in the IPL is the highest in the tournament’s history, and it showcases his ability to make valuable contributions to his team even when he doesn’t convert his starts into bigger scores.
4. Most Number Of Sixes
Chris Gayle, the West Indian powerhouse, holds the record for hitting the most number of sixes in IPL history. Gayle has smashed a total of 357 sixes in 142 matches, batting in 141 innings. His ability to clear the boundary with ease has made him a fan favorite in the IPL.
Gayle’s power-hitting ability is legendary in the IPL, and he has hit some of the biggest sixes in the tournament’s history.
His record of hitting the most number of sixes showcases his aggressive batting style and his ability to take on even the best bowlers in the league.
Gayle has played for various franchises in the IPL, including the Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Kings XI Punjab.
He has scored a total of 4950 runs in the tournament at an average of 40.24 and a strike rate of 150.11. His ability to hit sixes at will and his power-hitting prowess has made him one of the most feared batsmen in the IPL.
5. Most Number Of 4s
Shikhar Dhawan, the Indian opener, holds the record for hitting the most number of fours in IPL history. Dhawan has smashed a total of 701 fours in 206 matches, which is a remarkable feat and showcases his ability to find gaps in the field and score runs consistently.
Dhawan is known for his elegant batting style and his ability to score runs at a brisk pace. He has played for various franchises in the IPL, including the Delhi Daredevils, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and the Delhi Capitals.
He has scored a total of 5,282 runs in the tournament at an average of 34.41 and a strike rate of 126.87.
Dhawan’s record of hitting the most number of fours in IPL history is a testament to his ability to find gaps in the field and score runs consistently.
His elegant stroke-play and his ability to score runs quickly have made him a valuable asset for his teams in the IPL.
