From nail-biting chases to record-breaking stands, IPL’s 18 seasons have been a batsman’s paradise. Standing out are those who converted starts into centuries – a true test of temperament in T20. We rank the leading lights.
No list is complete without Virat Kohli’s eight centuries. RCB’s talisman has 8,661 runs from 267 games at 39.54, including 63 fifties, 771 fours, and 291 sixes. His consistency is legendary.
Rajasthan Royals’ Jos Buttler matches flair with seven tons in 121 IPL outings since 2016: 4,120 runs at 40, 24 half-tons, 407 boundaries, and 185 sixes. He’s a game-changer.
Chris Gayle, the six-hitting pioneer, notched six centuries, highlighted by his 175* – IPL’s highest score. In 142 matches (2009-2021), he made 4,965 runs at 39.72 with 31 fifties.
KL Rahul delivers with five centuries across 145 matches: 5,222 runs at 46.21, 40 fifties, 452 fours, 208 sixes. His poise under pressure is unmatched.
Tied at four apiece: Shubman Gill (3,866 runs, 118 matches, 39.44 avg), Shane Watson (3,874 runs, 145 matches, 30.99 avg), David Warner (6,565 runs, 184 matches, 40.52 avg). Each brought unique flair.
These records fuel IPL’s excitement, promising more history as bowlers strive to reclaim control.