Indian players have left an indelible mark in the Indian Premier League (IPL) so far. Indian players have been at the forefront of the tournament in terms of scoring big and taking wickets. But today we are going to tell you about the Indian batsmen who have scored the highest individual scores in IPL history.
Top 5 Individual scores by Indian players in IPL:
- Abhishek Sharma: Abhishek Sharma now holds the record for the highest individual score by an Indian in IPL history. On April 12, 2025, playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, he scored a blistering 141 runs off just 55 balls. His innings included 14 fours and 10 sixes at an impressive strike rate of 256.36.
- KL Rahul: KL Rahul holds the record for the second highest individual score by an Indian in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Rahul achieved this milestone during IPL 2020, scoring a blistering unbeaten 132 runs off 69 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) while captaining Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings). His innings included 14 fours and seven sixes, propelling his team to a total of 206/3 and securing a 97-run victory.
- Shubman Gill: Shubman Gill holds the record for the third-highest individual score by an Indian in IPL history, with his remarkable innings of 129 runs against Mumbai Indians during Qualifier 2 of IPL 2023. This innings surpassed Virender Sehwag’s 122 in IPL 2014 and became the highest score in IPL playoffs history.
- Rishabh Pant: Rishabh Pant’s unbeaten 128 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2018 remains fourth highest individual scores by an Indian in the tournament. Pant explosive innings, featuring 15 fours and 7 sixes off 63 balls, was the highest score by an Indian in IPL history at the time, surpassing Murali Vijay’s 127 for Chennai Super Kings in 2010.
- Murali Vijay: Murali Vijay’s score of 127 in the IPL is the fifth-highest individual score by an Indian player in the tournament’s history. Vijay achieved this remarkable feat while playing for the Chennai Super Kings against the Rajasthan Royals in 2010. Murali Vijay’s innings included 56 balls, 8 fours, and 11 sixes, showcasing his aggressive batting style and a strike rate of 226.78.
These remarkable innings highlight the exceptional talent and batting prowess of Indian players in the IPL.
