Top 5 individual scores in IPL playoffs ever

A batter always looks to top score for his side in any given format. Contributing to the team by scoring big gives a solid advantage in the match especially when it’s a knockout encounter. In the Indian Premier League (IPL), the Playoffs are four matches which consist of Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and the Grand Final. Over the past few seasons, these players have scored centuries in these crucial fixtures to help their side in moving further in the tournament.

Let’s take a look at the top 5 individual scores in the Playoffs in the IPL ever:

Rajat Patidar (112)

28-years old Rajat Patidar is the fifth name on this list. The right-handed batter smashed 112 off just 54 with 12 fours and seven sixes for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) against Lucknow Super Giants in the Eliminator of IPL 2022. RCB batted first and Patidar helped them in posting 207/4. eventually winning the match by 14 runs to enter in Qualifier 2.

Murali Vijay (113)

Murali Vijay has the fourth-highest individual score in the Playoffs in the IPL. The right-handed batter struck 113 off 58, which included 15 fours and four maximums for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) against Delhi Capitals (DC) in the Qualifier 2 of IPL 2012. CSK batted first at their home ground in Chennai and posted 222/5 thanks to Vijay’s ton and won the match by 86 runs to enter the finals.

Wriddhiman Saha (115)

Wriddhiman Saha became the first batter to smash a century in the IPL final when he scored an unbeaten 115 off just 55 with ten fours and eight sixes for Punjab Kings (PBKS) against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in 2014 in Bangalore. Saha’s innings took PBKS to a total of 199/4 but much to the agony of the wicketkeeper-batter, his side lost by three wickets to remain trophyless.

Shane Watson (117)

Shane Watson became the second batter after Saha to hit a ton in the finals as the Australian played a memorable knock of unbeaten 117 off 57 with 11 fours and eight maximums for CSK against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in 2018 final in Mumbai. Chasing 179, Watson shattered the dreams of SRH who were looking to lift their second trophy as he made a mockery of the target to finish the game in 18.3 overs and win the third title then for CSK.

Virender Sehwag (122)

Veteran Indian player Virender Sehwag holds the record for the highest individual score in the Playoffs. He slammed 122 off 58 with12 fours and eight sixes for PBKS against CSK in Qualifier 2 in 2014. PBKS posted a mammoth 226/6 courtesy of Sehwag’s ton and eventually won by 24 runs to enter the finals.