3 highest individual score in the IPL
The IPL has witnessed some outstanding batting performances ever since its inception in 2008. Apart from impactful knocks, a few of the batters have also recorded some memorable knocks. Without further ado, here’s a look at three highest individual scores in IPL history:
Quinton de Kock 140* vs KKR, IPL 2022
Quinton de Kock scored his first century of IPL 2022 and in the process also found an honorable mention on this elite list of batters with highest individual scores in the IPL. De Kock got a huge reprieve when he was dropped by Abhishek Tomar on 12. The Proteas sensation did not look back from thereon and took the Kolkata bowlers to the cleaners as he ended up scoring an unbeaten 140 from 70 deliveries, including 10 fours and as many sixes at a strike rate of 200.
Brendon McCullum 158* vs RCB, IPL 2008
Brendon McCullum would forever be known as the first centurion of IPL. He took the IPL to storm in the very first match of the tournament on April 18, 2008 as he went after RCB bowlers from the word ‘go’ The ex-New Zealand skipper scored a thunderous unbeaten 158 runs from just 73 balls that powered KKR to a mammoth 222/3 ,which proved to be way too much for RCB in the end as they were skittled for a paltry 82.
Chris Gayle 175* vs Pune Warriors India, IPL 2013
The top honor belongs to the ‘Universe Boss’ Chris Gayle himself as he tormented a helpless Pune bowling attack at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 23 2013. The Gayle storm took the Pune-based franchise completely by surprise as he scored an unbeaten 66-ball 175 and powered RCB to 263/5. The PWI in reply ran out of gas in their chase and were restricted to 133/9 as the Royal Challengers Bangalore won by a comprehensive 130 runs.
