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Top 5 Highest Individual Scores in IPL History: The history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has reached a new milestone today. In a thrilling encounter played between the Delhi Capitals (DC) and the Punjab Kings (PBKS), KL Rahul achieved something with his batting that no Indian had ever accomplished before. He has etched his name in golden letters in the annals of IPL history.
KL Rahul's Historic Milestone: A Legendary 152* Runs Innings
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In today's match, KL Rahul appeared in a league of his own. He played shots to every corner of the ground and completely dismantled the Punjab Kings' bowling attack. KL Rahul scored 152* runs off just 66 balls, an innings that witnessed a veritable shower of fours and sixes.
With this innings, KL Rahul has now become the first Indian batsman to record the highest individual score in the history of the IPL. He has surpassed the previous record of 141 runs held by Abhishek Sharma.
5 Players with the Highest Individual Scores in IPL History (All-Time)
5. Quinton de Kock – 140* runs (LSG vs KKR, 2022)
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South African wicket-keeper-batter Quinton de Kock played an exceptional innings against the Kolkata Knight Riders while playing for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in 2022.
- Innings Highlight: In this match, De Kock and KL Rahul batted for the entire 20 overs without losing a single wicket.
- Importance: This innings is particularly special because it came in a match played under extreme pressure, where LSG was in dire need of a victory.
4. Abhishek Sharma – 141 runs (SRH vs MI, 2024/25)
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Abhishek Sharma has established himself as a formidable opener in recent years. Through this innings played against the Mumbai Indians, he demonstrated just how fearless the 'New India' plays its cricket.
- Innings Highlight: Breaking through the fielding restrictions, Abhishek played shots to every corner of the ground. This innings of 141 runs turned him into an overnight star.
- Impact: Prior to KL Rahul's innings today, Abhishek Sharma was the Indian player who held the record for the highest individual score in the IPL.
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3. KL Rahul – 152* runs (DC vs PBKS, 2026)
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Today April 25, 2026 KL Rahul played an innings that has left the entire cricketing world in awe. Playing for the Delhi Capitals, Rahul produced the finest innings of his career.
- Innings Highlights: In his unbeaten knock of 152 runs, Rahul smashed 16 fours and 9 towering sixes. His strike rate and timing were truly on a different level today.
- New Record: This stands as the highest individual score ever recorded by an Indian batsman in the history of the IPL. Rahul has now become the first Indian player in IPL history to cross the 150-run mark.
2. Brendon McCullum – 158* runs (KKR vs RCB, 2008)
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The explosive performance Brendon McCullum delivered in the very first match of the IPL (April 18, 2008) turned the tournament into an overnight sensation. Played at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, this innings served as a powerful statement regarding just how massive the IPL was destined to become.
- Innings Highlights: Playing for KKR, McCullum absolutely dismantled the RCB bowling attack. He scored an unbeaten 158 runs off just 73 balls.
- Impact: This score held the number one spot for several years until it was eventually surpassed by Gayle. This innings redefined the concept of 'aggression' in T20 cricket.
1. Chris Gayle – 175* runs (RCB vs Pune Warriors, 2013)
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When the conversation turns to the greatest innings ever played, the name of the 'Universe Boss,' Chris Gayle, stands at the very top. The storm that Gayle unleashed at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 23, 2013, still feels like a dream today.
- Innings Highlight: Gayle scored 175* runs off a mere 66 balls.
- Record: In this innings, he smashed 17 sixes and 13 fours. He completed his century (100 runs) in just 30 balls a feat that remains the fastest century in T20 cricket to this day.
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