Well, striking the highest individual score in the Indian Premier League (IPL) has always been considered as one of the most terrific milestones, but delivering a trailblazing performance and registering their highest individual score on the grand stage of an IPL finale undoubtedly elevates it to an unprecedented level.
The glorious history of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which spans over decades, has been witness to numerous iconic batsmen, including Chris Gayle, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, David Warner and many others who have annihilated the lethal bowling attack of even the greatest bowlers out there and have successfully led their respective teams to a glorious streak of victories in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
While it is often hailed as one of the most thrilling experiences to witness an IPL final showdown, a few batsmen have undoubtedly gone an extra mile and have made it even more exciting for the fans by smashing their highest scores in the blood-curdling finale matches. Have you ever wondered about the top four batsmen who have registered their best individual score in the IPL finals? Well, let’s find out.
In this article we will take a look at the top four batsmen who have smashed the highest individual score in the IPL finals as of April 2026.
Top 4 Highest Individual Scores in IPL Finals
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Shane Watson, Chennai Super Kings – 117 Runs 57 Balls
The legendary Australian former cricketer and current coach of the Australian national cricket team, Shane Watson, is at the first spot on our list of the top four batsmen who have smashed the highest individual score in IPL finals as of April 2026.
Often hailed as one of the most influential all-rounders in the history of international cricket, Shane Watson delivered one of the most sensational knocks of his glorious IPL career while playing for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in a thrilling finale match of IPL 2018 and scored a formidable total of 117 runs off just 57 deliveries while chasing a target total of 179 runs. Shane Watson single-handedly led the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to a spine-chilling victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the finals of IPL 2018 and garnered enormous fame and recognition from millions of cricket aficionados from all over the world.
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Wriddhiman Saha, Punjab Kings (PBKS) – 115 Runs off 55 Balls
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At the second spot on our list of the top four batsmen who have smashed the highest individual score in the IPL finals as of April 2026, we have the iconic Indian former professional cricketer Wridhhiman Saha, who is still hailed as one of the most prolific wicket-keeper and batters of his generation. Wriddhiman Saha displayed an unmatched batting wrath against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in a spine-chilling final match of the IPL 2014 edition.
Saha scored a phenomenal total of 115 runs off just 55 balls, including ten boundaries and eight high-flying sixes, leading the Punjab Kings (PBKS) to a massive total of 199/4 in their 20 overs. However, despite Saba’s unmatched heroics on the field, KKR chased down the massive total and defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) to lift their maiden trophy.
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Sai Sudarshan, Gujarat Titans (GT) – 96 Runs off 47 Balls
Next, at the third spot on our list of the top four batsmen who have smashed the highest individual score in IPL finals as of April 2026, we have another iconic Indian international cricketer, Sai Sudarshan, who has been a mainstay for the Indian national cricket team since 2023 across all formats of international cricket.
The batting wizard, Sai Sudarshan proved himself to be one of the most prominent flag bearers of the Gujarat Titans (GT) in a thrilling final match of the IPL 2023 edition against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and smashed a record total of 96 runs off just 47 deliveries which continues to be the third-highest individual score ever smashed by a cricketer in an IPL final and the highest score ever smashed by an uncapped player in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) as of April 2026.
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Murali Vijay, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) – 95 Runs off 52 Balls
Finally, at the fourth spot on our list of the top four batsmen who have smashed the highest individual score in the IPL finals as of April 2026, we have the trailblazing Indian former international cricketer Murali Vijay, who is still regarded as one of the most prominent and successful opening batsmen of his generation.
Murali Vijay left millions of fans absolutely stunned after he pulled off a phenomenal innings of 95 runs off just 52 balls while playing for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a thrilling final of the IPL 2011 edition against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Murali Vijay’s iconic innings of 95 runs off just 52 deliveries undoubtedly played a crucial role in leading the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to their second consecutive IPL title.
