Indian Premier League (IPL) is known for the thrill and excitement it brings to cricket lovers all over the world. Every year, it brings a new sense of enthusiasm among the fans who eagerly wait for their favourite teams and players to play in the league. Over the years, the league has seen some of the most exciting performances by batsmen who have dominated the game and created some of the best moments in the history of IPL.
In this article, we will be discussing the top 10 batsmen with the most centuries in IPL history, and relive some of the glorious moments they have created over the years.
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Chris Gayle – 6 Centuries
The ‘Universal Boss’ of T20 cricket, Chris Gayle holds the record of scoring the most centuries in IPL history. The West Indies batsman has scored six centuries in 125 matches he played for three different franchises- Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Kings XI Punjab. He is known for his massive sixes and the ability to single-handedly win matches for his team.
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Virat Kohli – 5 Centuries
The captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore, Virat Kohli, is known for his consistency and is considered one of the best batsmen in the world. He has scored five centuries in 177 matches he played for RCB. Kohli’s ability to chase down big targets and his aggressive approach towards batting have won him many matches for his team.
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Jos Buttler – 5 Centuries
Jos Buttler is a highly talented English cricketer who has made a name for himself as a destructive opening batsman in limited-overs cricket. One of the highlights of Buttler’s career has been his ability to score big centuries in the Indian Premier League (IPL), the premier T20 tournament in the world. Buttler has a total of 5 IPL centuries to his name, making him one of the most successful batsmen in the history of the tournament.
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David Warner – 4 Centuries
The left-handed opener of Sunrisers Hyderabad, David Warner, is known for his destructive batting. He has scored four centuries in 126 matches he played for SRH and Delhi Daredevils. Warner’s ability to hit big sixes and his aggressive approach towards batting has won him many matches for his team.
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Shane Watson – 4 Centuries
The all-rounder of Chennai Super Kings, Shane Watson, is known for his hard-hitting and versatile batting. He has scored four centuries in 134 matches he played for Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Rajasthan Royals. Watson’s ability to bat at any position and hit big sixes has won him many matches for his team.
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KL Rahul – 4 Centuries
KL Rahul, the captain of the Punjab Kings in the IPL, is a prolific run-scorer in the tournament. He has scored four centuries in his IPL career, with his highest score being an unbeaten 132 off just 69 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2020 season. It was an innings of pure class and dominance, where he hit 14 fours and 7 sixes, and single-handedly took his team to a mammoth total of 206 runs. His other centuries came against Mumbai Indians in 2019 and two centuries in 2022. Rahul’s ability to anchor the innings and accelerate in the later stages of the innings has made him a valuable asset for his team and one of the best batsmen in the IPL.
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AB de Villiers – 3 Centuries
The middle-order batsman of Royal Challengers Bangalore, AB de Villiers, is known for his aggressive and innovative batting. He has scored three centuries in 154 matches he played for RCB and Delhi Daredevils. De Villiers’ ability to play unconventional shots and hit big sixes has won him many matches for his team.
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Sanju Samson – 3 Centuries
Sanju Samson is the Captain of Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League. He is a talented wicketkeeper-batsman who has scored three centuries in the IPL. His first century came in the 2017 season against the Rising Pune Supergiant, where he scored an unbeaten 63-ball 102. His second century was in the 2019 season against the Sunrisers Hyderabad, where he scored 102 off 55 balls. His third century came in the 2021 season, again against the Punjab Kings, where he scored 119 off 63 balls. Sanju Samson is known for his aggressive stroke play and has been a consistent performer for the Rajasthan Royals.
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