IPL 2021: 5 Players With Highest Individual Scores In The History Of The Tournament

IPL 2021 is set to begin next month with the first match on April 9, 2021. Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore will face each other in the first match in Chennai. The tournament is set to take place at six different venues across the country.

The tournament will conclude with the final match at Narendra Modi cricket stadium in Ahmadabad on May 30, 2021. Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals, and Rajasthan Royals are the eight teams who will be part of IPL 2021.

Due to Covid-19 concerns in the country, BCCI has taken several measures for IPL 2021. For instance, only 6 venues will host all the matches. Each team will travel just three times during the group stages. The initial matches will be held under closed doors but a call will be taken later to allow spectators inside the stadium.

IPL is one tournament that witnesses players hitting brilliant knocks during matches. Many cricketers have hit big knocks in the Indian Premier League which still is part of the record books.

IPL 2021: Here we look at 5 players with the highest individual scores in the history of the IPL:

AB de Villiers – 129*

The 5th highest individual score in IPL is held by South African cricketer AB de Villiers. Villiers hit an unbeaten knock of 129 runs off 52 balls while playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore in a match against Gujarat Lions in IPL 2016. The right-handed batsman smashed 12 sixes and 10 boundaries in the match and took Royal Challengers Bangalore to 248/3 in 20 overs. In the match, Virat Kohli also smashed a century with 109 runs off 55 balls.

KL Rahul- 132*

Last season in IPL 2020, KL Rahul smashed an unbeaten 132-run-knock off 69 balls. This is the 4th highest individual score in IPL. During Kings XI Punjab vs Royal Challengers Bangalore match, KL Rahul smashed 14 boundaries and 7 sixes for his century. With KL Rahul’s knock, Kings XI Punjab reached 206/3 in 20 overs. Kings XI Punjab won the match by 97 runs after Royal Challengers Bangalore were bowled out for mere 109 runs.

AB de Villiers- 133*

AB de Villiers’ unbeaten 133-run-knock in IPL 2015 is the 3rd highest individual score in the Indian Premier League. During Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians match in IPL 2015, AB de Villiers played a spectacular knock of 133 runs, which consisted of 19 boundaries and 4 sixes. RCB skipper Virat Kohli also scored 82 runs in the match. Royal Challengers Bangalore put up a massive 235/1 in 20 overs and won the match by 39 runs.

Brendon McCullum- 158*

Brendon McCullum’s magnificent 158-run-knock in the first IPL edition in 2008 still stands as the 2nd highest score ever hit in the tournament. This happened during the very first match of the Indian Premier League. Playing for Kolkata Knight Riders, McCullum smashed 10 fours and 13 sixes to reach 158 runs off 73 balls.

With his fabulous batting in the match, Kolkata Knight Riders reached 222-3 in 20 overs. The opponent Royal Challengers Bangalore were bowled out for just 82 runs in the 2nd innings.

Chris Gayle- 175*

Chris Gayle has hit the highest-ever knock in the Indian Premier League. During Royal Challengers vs Pune Warriors match in IPL 2013, Gayle smashed unbeaten 175 runs for RCB off 66 balls. With Gayle’s knock, Royal Challengers Bangalore reached 263/5 in 20 overs. In response, Pune Warriors scored 133/9 in 20 overs. Chris Gayle was given the player of the match award for his knock.