IPL 2026 league stage has finally concluded, with Qualifier 1 set to be played between the Rajat Patidar-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru and the Shubman Gill-led Gujarat Titans on May 26 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. Following Qualifier 1, the Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan will face each other at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur for the Eliminators on May 27.
All the IPL franchises aim to finish in the top two spots on the points table, as it gives them an extra opportunity to reach the final if they lose Qualifier 1. Qualifier 1 is always very intense, as winning the match guarantees a final berth, while losing will force them to play Qualifier 2. Let’s take a look at this story and find out about the players who have scored the highest individual scores in IPL matches.
Top five players with highest individual scores in IPL playoff matches
1. Shubman Gill – Gujarat Titans
Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill tops the list of players with highest individual score in an IPL playoff match. Gill played an impactful knock in IPL 2023 Qualifier 2 as he smashed 129 off 60 balls at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. His explosive knock included seven boundaries and 10 towering sixes, powering his side to a massive total of 233/3 in their 20 overs. He was also awarded the Player of the match award.
2. Virender Sehwag – Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings)
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Kings XI Punjab’s star opener Virender Sehwag ranks second on the list of players with highest individual scores in an IPL playoff match. Sehwag stunned the five-time champions as he played an explosive off 122 of 58 balls at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai in 2014, laced with 12 boundaries and eight sixes. His batting brilliance powered Punjab Kings to seal their final berth.
3. Shane Watson – Chennai Super Kings
Former CSK opener Shane Watson ranks third on the list of players with highest individual scores in an IPL playoff match. Watson played match-winning knock of 117 off 57 balls in IPL 2018 finals at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai against Sunrisers Hyderabad. His knock featured 11 fours and eight sixes powering CSK to lift their third IPL trophy.
4. Wriddhiman Saha – Punjab Kings
Punjab Kings former wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha ranks fourth on the list of players with highest individual scores in an IPL playoff match. Saha led Punjab’s batting as he played a brilliant knock of 115 off 55 balls, which featured 10 boundaries and eight sixes, powering his side to a fighting total of 199. However, the Kolkata Knight Riders won the match by 3 wickets, lifting their second IPL trophy.
5. Murali Vijay – Chennai Super Kings
Former Chennai Super Kings batter Murali Vijay ranks fifth on the list of players with highest individual scores in an IPL playoff match. Murali Vijay impressed the crowd at the Chepauk Stadium with his sensational batting in 2012 against Delhi Capitals. Vijay scored 58-ball 113, which featured fifteen boundaries and four sixes powering his side to a massive total of 222/5 in their 20 overs.
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