Which batsman holds the record for the highest individual score in an IPL match?


IPL 2023 Winner

The record for the highest individual score in an IPL match is held by Chris Gayle, who scored 175 runs off 66 balls* for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) against Pune Warriors India (PWI) on April 23, 2013.

Key Highlights of Gayle's Knock:

  • Balls Faced: 66

  • Fours: 13

  • Sixes: 17 (most in a single IPL innings)

  • Strike Rate: 265.15

  • RCB's Total: 263/5 (one of the highest team totals in IPL history)

This remains the highest individual score not just in the IPL but also in T20 cricket history.