Most 100 in IPL: 10 players with most centuries in IPL history
Published on: Feb 1, 2023 9:15 am IST|Updated on: Feb 13, 2023 2:03 pm IST
Most 100 in IPL: The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been a platform for cricketers from around the world to showcase their talent and the competition has been intense over the years. With such high-quality cricket, there have been numerous instances of batsmen scoring hundreds in the tournament. Here are the top 10 batsmen with the most 100s in IPL history.
Most 100 in IPL
1. Chris Gayle – 6 centuries
Chris Gayle, the hard-hitting West Indian opener, is at the top of the list with 6 hundreds in the IPL. Gayle is known for his brutal hitting and has terrorized bowlers in the tournament for many years. He holds the record for the fastest hundred in IPL history and has been a consistent performer for the teams he has represented in the tournament.
2. Virat Kohli – 5 centuries
Virat Kohli, the former Indian and RCB skipper, is known for his aggressive and dominant batting style. He has been a consistent performer in the IPL, scoring 5 hundreds so far in his career. Kohli is known for his ability to chase down big targets and has been a match-winner for his team on numerous occasions.
3. Jos Buttler – 5 centuries
Jos Buttler is an English cricketer who has been a prominent figure in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since his debut in 2014. He has played for teams such as Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals. Buttler is known for his aggressive batting style and has become a fan favorite for his match-winning innings. In his IPL career, he has scored 5 centuries, making him one of the top run-getters in the league.
His breakthrough season was 2022 where he ended as the leading run-scorer of the season with the orange cap. He scored 863 runs from 17 innings at a stellar average of 57.53 and a breathtaking strike rate of 149.05.
4. David Warner – 4 centuries
David Warner, the Australian opener, is one of the most successful batsmen in IPL history. He has been a consistent performer in the tournament and has been instrumental in helping his team reach the playoffs on numerous occasions. Warner has scored 4 hundreds in the IPL so far and has been a vital player for his team’s success.
5. AB de Villiers – 4 centuries
AB de Villiers, the South African batsman, is known for his versatility and elegance in his batting style. He has been a consistent performer in the IPL and has been a match-winner for his team on numerous occasions. De Villiers has scored 4 hundreds in the IPL and has been a fan favorite for his incredible innings.
6. KL Rahul – 4 centuries
KL Rahul is one of the most talented and successful batsmen in the Indian Premier League. He made his IPL debut in 2013 for Royal Challengers Bangalore and has been a part of Kings XI Punjab since 2018. Rahul has been the captain of KXIP since the 2020 season and now is the incharge of Lucknow Super Giants. In his IPL career, he has accumulated 3889 runs and has an impressive strike rate 136.22 and an average of 48.01.
He is known for his consistent and aggressive batting style, which has earned him 4 IPL centuries so far. Rahul’s highest score in the IPL is 132 runs and he is one of the few batsmen to have hit a century in their first season as an opener in the IPL. He is a vital player for his team and is considered as one of the best openers in the league.
Take a look at top 10 most IPL centuries by any player in this history of the league.
# | Player | Matches | Runs | 100s | Avg | Strike Rate |
1 | Chris Gayle | 142 | 4965 | 6 | 39.72 | 148.96 |
2 | Virat Kohli | 223 | 6624 | 5 | 36.19 | 129.14 |
3 | Jos Buttler | 82 | 2831 | 5 | 39.87 | 149.70 |
4 | David Warner | 162 | 5881 | 4 | 42.00 | 140.69 |
5 | Shane Watson | 145 | 3874 | 4 | 30.99 | 137.91 |
6 | KL Rahul | 109 | 3889 | 4 | 48.01 | 136.22 |
7 | AB de Villiers | 184 | 5162 | 3 | 39.7 | 151.68 |
8 | Sanju Samson | 138 | 3526 | 3 | 29.14 | 135.71 |
9 | Shikhar Dhawan | 206 | 6244 | 2 | 35.05 | 126.35 |
10 | Ajinkya Rahane | 158 | 4074 | 2 | 30.86 | 120.68 |