The first-ever IPL century was scored by Brendon McCullum of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on April 18, 2008, in the inaugural IPL match against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
Key Details of the First IPL Century:
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Batsman: Brendon McCullum (KKR)
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Runs Scored: 158 off 73 balls*
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Fours: 10
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Sixes: 13
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Strike Rate: 216.43
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Match: KKR vs RCB
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Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
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Result: KKR won by 140 runs
McCullum's incredible knock set the tone for IPL's legacy of power-hitting and remains one of the greatest T20 innings ever.
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