Top 5 Players with the Most Centuries in IPL History
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has emerged as the most lucrative and popular domestic cricket tournament, propelling numerous cricketers to worldwide fame since its establishment in 2008. Renowned for its explosive batting displays, the IPL has become a paradise for batsmen, with boundaries being struck with remarkable frequency.
Among the ambitions of every batsman participating in this thrilling tournament is the desire to achieve a century for their team. However, attaining a century in the fast-paced T20 format is a remarkable feat. The sight of batsmen celebrating their centuries has become commonplace in the IPL, and in this article, we will explore the top 5 players who have registered the most centuries in the history of the tournament.
1. Chris Gayle
Chris Gayle hailed as the greatest T20 player of all time, holds the record for the most centuries in the IPL, with a remarkable six to his name. In 2011, the towering Caribbean batsman notched his maiden IPL century in a spectacular display, scoring 102 runs off just 55 balls, including 10 fours and seven sixes. Gayle’s IPL career has seen him accumulate an impressive total of 4965 runs across 142 matches.
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2. Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli, the former captain of the Indian cricket team, achieved a significant milestone in the T20 format during the 2016 season. Prior to that, he had not scored a century in T20 cricket. However, in that very season, Kohli shattered several records by smashing four centuries in a single campaign and amassing a total of 973 runs. With five centuries to his credit in the IPL, the influential Indian batsman has amassed a staggering 7162 runs in 236 matches. Furthermore, he became the first Indian player to surpass 10,000 runs in T20 cricket.
3. Jos Buttler
Jos Buttler, who represented the Mumbai Indians in the 2016 and 2017 IPL seasons, was acquired by the Rajasthan Royals in the 2018 IPL auction. In the IPL 2022 final, Buttler contributed 39 runs, concluding the season with an impressive tally of 863 runs, the second-highest in IPL history, surpassing David Warner’s 848 runs in IPL 2016. In just 95 matches, Buttler has accumulated approximately 3223 runs, including five centuries.
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4. KL Rahul
KL Rahul, the opener for the Indian national team, has experienced a remarkable ascent in the IPL. After making his debut with the Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2013, he had stints with the Sunrisers Hyderabad and a brief return to RCB before joining the Punjab Kings, now known as LSG. Rahul has amassed around 3641 runs in a mere 102 matches, showcasing his talent with four centuries.
5. David Warner
David Warner, widely recognized as one of the most successful international players in the IPL, has recorded four centuries to date. His first century came in 2010 while playing for the Delhi Daredevils. With a total of 6311 runs in 175 matches, Warner has established himself as a formidable force in the tournament.
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