Chris Gayle, widely known as the “universe boss,” holds the record for the 
Chris Gayle tops the chart with the highest individual score in IPL history. Playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2013 season, Gayle unleashed an unstoppable innings, scoring 175* from 66 balls against Pune Warriors. His century came in just 30 balls, making it one of the fastest ever.
Gayle’s remarkable innings featured 13 fours and an astonishing 17 sixes. His efforts helped RCB post a massive total of 263/5. In response, Pune Warriors managed only 133/9, giving RCB a dominant 130-run victory.
ALSO READ: In the very first match of the inaugural IPL season, Brendon McCullum set the tone by scoring an incredible 158* from 73 balls for Kolkata Knight Riders against Royal Challengers Bangalore. His knock, filled with 10 fours and 13 sixes, was a remarkable display of aggressive batting. McCullum’s innings ensured a huge victory for Kolkata Knight Riders, as they won by 140 runs. This iconic performance is still remembered as one of the most thrilling moments in IPL history. In a 2022 IPL game, Quinton de Kock played a magnificent innings for Lucknow Super Giants against Kolkata Knight Riders, scoring 140* off 70 balls. De Kock, along with KL Rahul, built an unbeaten partnership of 210 runs, with Rahul adding 68* from 51 balls. De Kock’s innings included 10 fours and 10 sixes, showcasing his skill as an aggressive opener. Lucknow Super Giants didn’t lose a single wicket in the entire innings, which made the performance even more remarkable. AB de Villiers delivered a memorable knock for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Mumbai Indians in 2015, scoring 133* from 59 balls. Alongside Virat Kohli (82 off 50 balls), de Villiers helped RCB post a huge total with their 215-run partnership. Their combined efforts, including 19 boundaries and 4 sixes, led RCB to a comfortable 39-run victory over Mumbai Indians. In the 2020 IPL season, KL Rahul, captaining Kings XI Punjab, delivered a brilliant innings, scoring 132* off 69 balls against RCB. This knock, featuring 14 fours and 7 sixes, remains the highest individual score by an Indian in IPL history. Punjab set a challenging target of 206/3, and their bowlers bowled out Bangalore for just 109, leading to a commanding 97-run victory. Rahul’s performance cemented his place as one of IPL’s top Indian batsmen. ALSO READ: 
3. Quinton de Kock | 140* Runs | Lucknow Super Giants vs Kolkata Knight Riders | IPL 2022
4. AB de Villiers | 133* Runs | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians | IPL 2015
5. KL Rahul | 132* Runs | Kings XI Punjab vs Royal Challengers Bangalore | IPL 2020
