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Top 5 Highest Scores by No. 5 Batsmen in IPL (First Innings): In the thrilling season of the IPL 2026, the cricketing world witnessed an innings that not only turned the tide of the match but also etched a new record into the pages of history. Mumbai Indians' rising star, Tilak Varma, achieved a feat against the Gujarat Titans that no one else had ever accomplished in the history of the IPL.Tilak Varma's Historic Century: A Savior in Crushing Times
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In this match, played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the Mumbai Indians found themselves in deep crisis. The team's star opener, Rohit Sharma, was sidelined due to a hamstring injury. During the Powerplay itself, the team had lost three key wickets, debutant Danish Malewar, Quinton de Kock, and Suryakumar Yadav. All three fell victim to the lethal bowling of Kagiso Rabada.
In this dire situation, Tilak Varma walked out to bat at number 5. He began his innings with extreme caution, scoring just 19 runs off his first 20 deliveries without hitting a single boundary. However, what followed left the Gujarat bowlers completely shell-shocked.
Explosive Batting and Power-Hitting Display
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Highest Individual Score at No. 5 or Below in IPL First Innings: Tilak smashed 82 runs off his next 23 deliveries. The Mumbai Indians added a total of 99 runs in the final six overs, with Tilak playing the pivotal role. Completely dismantling the bowling attacks of Prasidh Krishna and Ashok Sharma in the death overs, he scored an unbeaten 101 runs off just 45 balls.
Thanks to this innings, the Mumbai Indians posted a total of 199/5 and registered their second victory of the season after suffering four consecutive defeats.
List of Highest Individual Scores at No. 5 or Below in IPL (First Innings)
Tilak Varma has now become the first player in the IPL to score a century while batting at number 5 or lower during the first innings of a match. Let's take a look at the top players on this list:
| Player | Runs | Team | Opponent | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tilak Varma | 101* | Mumbai Indians | Gujarat Titans | Ahmedabad | 2026 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 89* | Lucknow Super Giants | Mumbai Indians | Lucknow | 2023 |
| Andre Russell | 88* | Kolkata Knight Riders | Chennai Super Kings | Chennai | 2018 |
| Rishabh Pant | 88* | Delhi Capitals | Gujarat Titans | Delhi | 2024 |
| Tilak Varma | 84* | Mumbai Indians | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Bangalore | 2023 |
Record-Breaking Milestone for Mumbai Indians
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This innings by Tilak Varma was historic in several respects:
- Fastest Century: Tilak completed his century in 45 balls, which is the joint-fastest century in the history of the Mumbai Indians.
- Equaling Legends: He equaled Sanath Jayasuriya's 2008 record; Jayasuriya had smashed a century in 45 balls against the Chennai Super Kings during the league's inaugural season.
- New Milestone: Tilak Varma is now the only batsman to score a century in the first innings while batting at number 5.
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