As excitement builds for the 19th season of the Indian Premier League, set to begin on March 28, 2026, fans are revisiting some of the most remarkable batting performances in the tournament’s history. Over the years, many batsmen have played unforgettable innings, but a few stand out because of their dominance and record-breaking scores.

Reports suggest that Royal Challengers Bengaluru may face Ruturaj Gaikwad’s Chennai Super Kings in the opening match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The IPL usually prefers big teams to play the first match. Teams like Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, and Kolkata Knight Riders are among the most valuable franchises, so a big clash is expected on the opening day.

The other finalist of IPL 2025, the Punjab Kings, are likely to play their first match on March 29 (Sunday) against the Gujarat Titans. This match could be the second game of IPL 2026.

Ahead of this, in this article, we will share the top five highest individual scores in IPL history.

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Chris Gayle – 175 Runs

Chris Gayle holds the record for the highest individual score in IPL history. Playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2013 against Pune Warriors India, Gayle scored an incredible 175 runs off just 66 balls. His explosive innings included 13 fours and 17 sixes and remains one of the most iconic knocks in T20 cricket.

Abhishek Sharma – 141 Runs

Abhishek Sharma is second on the list with a brilliant innings of 141 runs off 55 balls against the Punjab Kings. His attacking knock included 14 fours and 10 sixes and is one of the most memorable batting performances in IPL history.

Quinton de Kock – 140 Runs

Playing for Lucknow Super Giants in the 2022 season, Quinton de Kock produced a fantastic innings against the Kolkata Knight Riders. He scored 140 runs from 70 balls, hitting 10 fours and 10 sixes. This is the third-highest individual score in IPL history.

AB de Villiers – 133 Runs*

In the 2015 IPL season, AB de Villiers played a brilliant innings for Royal Challengers Bangalore against the Mumbai Indians. He remained unbeaten on 133 runs from just 59 balls and hit 19 fours and 4 sixes. It is considered one of the most entertaining knocks in the league.

KL Rahul – 132 Runs*

KL Rahul completes the top five with an unbeaten 132 runs in the 2020 IPL season against Royal Challengers Bangalore while playing for Punjab Kings. He scored his runs from 69 balls and hit 14 fours and 7 sixes.