The highest individual score in IPL history remains Chris Gayle's unbeaten 175 for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Pune Warriors India in 2013. The innings came from 66 balls and included 17 sixes, setting a benchmark that has stood through the 2026 season.
Highest Individual Scores in IPL
| Score | Batter | Team | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175* | Chris Gayle | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Against Pune Warriors India, 2013 |
| 158* | Brendon McCullum | Kolkata Knight Riders | Against Royal Challengers Bangalore, 2008 |
| 152* | KL Rahul | Delhi Capitals | Against Punjab Kings, 2026 |
| 141 | Abhishek Sharma | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Against Punjab Kings, 2025 |
| 140* | Quinton de Kock | Lucknow Super Giants | Against Kolkata Knight Riders, 2022 |
| 129* | Shubman Gill | Gujarat Titans | Against Mumbai Indians, 2023 playoffs |
Scores above are drawn from widely reported IPL innings records through the end of 2026. Check the match report for balls faced, venue and full scorecard before reusing detailed match statistics.
Why Chris Gayle's 175* Still Stands Out
Gayle's 2013 innings combined a high strike rate with an unusually large number of boundaries. It was the highest score in the league at the time and still sits first after many high-scoring seasons. The innings remains a defining example of how one batter can change the shape of a T20 match.
Big Individual Score vs Team Total
An individual's highest score is not the same as the highest team total. Sunrisers Hyderabad hold the team innings record with 287/3, set against RCB in 2024. Compare the highest team totals in IPL history with individual scores to understand the difference between batting milestones.
More IPL Batting Records
For seasonal awards, see the Orange Cap winners list. For career records, browse most runs in IPL history, most centuries, most sixes, and fastest centuries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who has the highest individual score in IPL?
Chris Gayle holds the record with 175 not out for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Pune Warriors India in 2013.
Who scored 158 not out in the IPL?
Brendon McCullum scored 158 not out for Kolkata Knight Riders against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the inaugural 2008 season.
What is KL Rahul's highest IPL score in this record list?
KL Rahul scored an unbeaten 152 against Punjab Kings for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026.