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Fastest Century in the IPL Playoffs

Shubman Gill became the player to score the fastest century in the history of IPL Playoffs during Qualifier 2 against Mumbai Indians.

May 26, 2023, 5:56 PM3 min read

Fastest Century in the IPL Playoffs

Gujarat Titans batter Shubman Gill slammed his third hundred in the IPL 2023 season and went past 800 runs to become the Orange Cap holder. Shubman Gill is looking unstoppable right now. He scored the century against Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 which helped Gujarat Titans to score a huge total of 233 runs. Before this, the 23-year-old star batter had hit tons against Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad. After this hundred, Gill climbed to the third position in the list of players to hit the most centuries in an IPL season. Virat Kohli and Jos Buttler smashed four centuries in the season to top the list.

Read Also: Shubman Gill slams his third century in IPL 2023

Fastest Century in the IPL Playoffs

Gill also became the seventh batter to score a century in the IPL playoffs. However, he is the youngest batter, aged 23 years and 260 days to score a hundred in Playoffs. Gill is now the second Indian batter to score 800 or more runs in a single season after Kohli's tally of 973 runs in 2016. Overall, he stands third in the list with Buttler (863 runs in 2016) standing second. Gill now holds the remarkable record for the highest individual score in the IPL Playoffs.

Fastest Century: Shubman Gill | Sportz Point
Image - BCCI

Shubman Gill equaled Wriddhiman Saha and Rajat Patidar in terms of scoring the fastest century in the IPL playoffs. Saha scored a century in 49 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2014 IPL Final. Rajat Patidar completed his century off 49 balls against Lucknow Super Giants in the Eliminator match of IPL 2022.

He became the first uncapped batsman to score the fastest century in a playoff match in this cash-rich league. Shubman Gill scored 129 runs in just 60 deliveries with 10 sixes and 7 boundaries. The fourth on the list is Virender Sehwag who scored a century in just 50 deliveries against Chennai Super Kings. Murali Vijay is 5th on the list who scored the century in 51 deliveries against Delhi Daredevils in 2012.

Fastest Century in the IPL Playoffs (Top Five)

No Player Total Score Balls Faced Against Team Season
1. Shubman Gill (KKR) 129(60) 49 Gujarat Titans 2023
2. Rajat Patidar (RCB) 114*(54) 49 Lucknow Super Giants 2022
3. Wriddhiman Saha 115(55) 49 Kolkata Knight Riders 2014
4. Virender Sehwag 122(58) 50 Chennai Super Kings 2014
5. Murali Vijay 113(58) 51 Delhi Daredevils 2012
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Most sixes hit by any batter in IPL history

As Rohit Sharma became the first Indian batter to hit 300 sixes in IPL history, we bring you the list of most sixes hit by any batter in IPL history.

May 30, 2025, 6:50 PM4 min read

Most sixes hit by any batter in IPL history | sportzpoint.com

The IPL is like a festival of sports for India as we call it. It is also the festival of explosive and jaw-dropping sixes. The list for most sixes hit by any batter in IPL history is led by one and only, Chris Gayle. It is not surprising one bit, is it? 

Dive into the list of several batters that are so close to match Gayle's six-hitting numbers, where some names will surely surprise you.

1. Chris Gayle (357 sixes)

Chris Gayle tops the chart of Most sixes hit by any batter in IPL history | sportzpoint.com
Chris Gayle playing for RCB in IPL. Image | ESPNcricinfo

When it comes to hitting sixes in IPL, there is Chris Gayle, and then there's everyone else. This West Indies legend tops the chart for most sixes hit by any batter in IPL history with 357 sixes (in just 141 innings)!

Gayle's IPL journey spanned from 2009 to 2021, and he was the first batsman to cross the 300-mark in terms of sixes. He displayed his batting peak with franchises like KKR, PBKS, and especially RCB.

His most memorable six-hitting moment of IPL came in 2013 when he smashed 175* runs off 66 balls against PWI, hitting 17 explosive sixes.

Read Also: 5 batters with the most runs in IPL playoffs history

2. Rohit Sharma (302 sixes)

Rohit Sharma ranks 2nd for Most sixes hit by any batter in IPL history | sportzpoint.com
Rohit Sharma playing for Mumbai Indians in IPL. Image | Instagram

Known for his aggressive start and batting, Rohit Sharma, is the only batter who has hit 300+ sixes after Gayle in IPL history. He holds the second place, with 302 sixes (in 265 innings).

The hitman doesn't like to take things slow, and always delivers the ball out of the boundary with his powerful pulls and cover drives. Once he gets in his six-hitting zone, it truly gets difficult to stop him!

Sharma has consistently stood up for the team, and these numbers are about to get high as he will continue to play and dominate in IPL in the future.

3. Virat Kohli (291 sixes)

Virat Kohli ranks 3rd for Most sixes hit by any batter in IPL history | sportzpoint.com
Virat Kohli playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL. Image | Instagram

When has it occurred that there's a list of excellent batting records where this man doesn't hold a spot? 

Virat Kohli, the batting maestro, holds the 3rd position with 291 sixes (in 258 innings). Even though he is widely known for his exquisite cover drives and hitting smooth boundaries, his ability to time the ball perfectly out for a six has been phenomenal throughout his IPL career.

Kohli is just 9 sixes away to cross the 300-mark, that he might cross in IPL 2025 itself!

Read Also: IPL records - Batters with most 500+ runs seasons: Kohli breaks Warner's records

4. MS Dhoni (264 sixes)

MS Dhoni holds the 4th rank for Most sixes hit by any batter in IPL history | sportzpoint.com
MS Dhoni playing for CSK in IPL. Image | ESPNcricinfo

MS Dhoni, like the greatest finisher he is, has hit an impressive 264 sixes (in 242 innings) in his IPL career so far. He has been brutal in the death overs and has always made sure his team takes the victory home when he his unbeaten at the crease.

Dhoni's six-hitting skills often changes the momentum of the game and puts the opposition under immense pressure, as he becomes unstoppable!

5. AB de Villiers (251 sixes)

AB de Villiers holds the 5th rank for Most sixes hit by any batter in IPL history | sportzpoint.com
AB de Villiers playing for RCB in IPL. Image | Facebook

The South African legend, AB de Villiers, holds several batting records and had delivered many cherishable moments for RCB throughout his IPL journey (2008-2021), and this is one of them. He is the 5th batter to have 250+ sixes in IPL history.

He hit 251 sixes (in 170 innings) which tells a lot about his phenomenal skills and love for hitting sixes. He had the ability to deliver the ball in every corner of the stadium and was called "Mr. 360" for a reason!

Read Also: Most Sixes in an innings by an Indian in IPL

Other batters with 200+ sixes in IPL history

Player Span Sixes Innings
David Warner (2009-2024) 236 184
Andre Russell (2012-2025) 223 115
Kieron Pollard (2010-2022) 223 171
Sanju Samson (2013-2025) 219 172
KL Rahul (2013-2025) 208 136
Suresh Raina (2008-2021) 203 200

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ENG-A vs IND-A: Karun Nair makes solid return to India set up; scores unbeaten 186 on Day 1

Karun Nair headlined the day with a solid, unbeaten 186 with the bat for India A against England Lions, in the first unofficial test match. Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel also scored fifties.

May 30, 2025, 6:27 PM2 min read

ENG-A vs IND-A: Karun Nair makes solid return to India set up; scores unbeaten 186 on Day 1 | sportzpoint.com

India A started their England tour on a great note with a solid Day 1 display against the England Lions in Canterbury. Karun Nair headlined the day with a solid, unbeaten 186 with the bat for India A.

England Lions captain James Rew won the toss and decided to bowl first on a greenish pitch at the St. Lawrence Ground. 

India A lost captain Abhimanyu Easwaran early on 8 while Yashasvi Jaiswal went back to the dressing room after adding 24. 

When it looked like that, Rew took the right decision of bowling first, Sarfaraz Khan and Karun Nair put up a 181-run partnership for the third wicket to give India A the advantage after Day 1’s play. 

Karun Nair, who last played a test match in 2017, continued his great form and completed his fifty in 85 balls. 

Soon, Sarfraz Khan, who was dropped from the test squad, completed his fifty in 84 balls as well. When both batters were looking to get to the hundred mark first, Sarfraz was caught down the leg side on 92 off 119 balls and missed his ton.

Nair, who was dropped on 89 off Ajeet Singh Dale, completed his 24th first-class ton off 155 balls.

Karun Nair completed his 24th first class ton for India A vs England Lions - sportzpoint.com

Post that, incoming batter Dhruv Jurel and Nair started smashing the bowlers and changed their gears. Nair reached the landmark of 150 in 205 balls while Jurel reached his fifty in just 68 balls.

At the end of Day 1 of the 4-day unofficial test match, Jurel remained unbeaten on 82 off 104 balls while Nair remained unbeaten on 186 from 246 balls, with India A finishing with 409/3. 

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IPL 2025: How many times have the teams that lost Qualifier 1 become champions?

Before Punjab Kings in IPL 2025, Mumbai Indians is the only team that has won the IPL trophy even after losing Qualifier 1.

May 30, 2025, 11:32 AM2 min read

IPL 2025: How many times have the teams that lost Qualifier 1 become champions?

Royal Challengers Bangalore reached the final by defeating Punjab Kings in the first qualifier of IPL 2025. Punjab Kings lost the qualifier but their chances of winning the title are not over. 

Also Read: RCB in IPL final: Seasons when RCB qualified for IPL finals

First playoffs system implemented in 2011

The playoffs system was implemented for the first time in 2011, in which Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2 and Final match are played. If the team winning Qualifier 1 reaches the final, then the losing team gets another chance.

The team that wins the Eliminator plays against the team that loses Qualifier 1 and the team that wins this match plays the Final.

Do you know how many times the teams that lost the qualifiers have won the title? Let us take you through the history of the playoffs of the cash rich league.

How many times has the team that lost Qualifier 1 reached the final?

IPL 2024 runner-up team Sunrisers Hyderabad also made it to the finals by winning Qualifier-1 and then Qualifier-2. So far it has happened 11 times that the team that lost Qualifier-1 has reached the final. That is, it has won Qualifier-2. See which teams have reached the finals after losing Qualifier-1 in which season.

  • 2011: RCB
  • 2013: MI
  • 2014: PBKS
  • 2015: CSK
  • 2017: MI
  • 2018: SRH
  • 2019: MI
  • 2020: DC
  • 2022: RR
  • 2023: GT
  • 2024: SRH

Also Read: Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians IPL 2025 Eliminator Preview, Head-to-head, Possible XIs and Fantasy Team Prediction

Which team won the IPL title after losing Qualifier 1?

Before Punjab Kings in IPL 2025, Mumbai Indians is the only team that has won the IPL trophy even after losing Qualifier 1. Out of 11 seasons, it has happened only twice that the team that lost the qualifier has won the title, while the remaining 9 times such teams have lost in the final.

  • 2017: MI won the trophy by defeating RPS in the final.
  • 2013: MI won the trophy by defeating CSK in the final

Punjab Kings can become the second IPL team to win the title after losing Qualifier 1. On the other hand, Bangalore has reached the IPL 2025 finals earlier also after winning Qualifier 1 but had to face defeat. The good news is that out of 14 times, the teams that won Qualifier 1 have won the title 11 times.

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Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians IPL 2025 Eliminator Preview, Head-to-head, Possible XIs and Fantasy Team Prediction

Read the full match preview, head-to-head stats, possible playing XIs, and Fantasy Team Prediction of the Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians Eliminator match in IPL 2025.

May 29, 2025, 10:35 AM4 min read

Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians IPL 2025 Eliminator Preview, Head-to-head, Possible XIs and Fantasy Team Prediction

The Eliminator match of IPL 2025 will be played between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on Friday, May 30. The team that wins this match will play Qualifier-2 while the losing team will be out of the tournament.

Gujarat Titans were strong contenders for the number two position from the beginning, but the defeat in the last 2 matches spoiled their chances. After the initial defeat, Mumbai Indians were also riding on the winning chariot, but after losing 2 out of the last 3 matches of the league stage, Hardik Pandya and team had to settle for the fourth position. Now both these teams have to win 3 consecutive matches to win the title.

Also Read: Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 Preview, Head-to-head, Possible XIs and Fantasy Team Prediction

After defeating MI twice in the group stages earlier in the IPL 2025 season, GT will be confident to get the better of the five-time champions once again, to get themselves a step closer to winning their second title in four seasons.

For MI, it will be very important to bring their A game forward after not playing to their full potential against GT earlier in the tournament, and this could very well be the case due to the impressive track record in the knockout matches for the franchise.

From possible playing XIs to head-to-head record, here is everything you need to know about the Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians Eliminator in IPL 2025.

Match Details

  • Match: Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians 
  • Tournament: IPL 2025, Eliminator
  • Date: 30 May 2025
  • Time: 7:30 PM IST
  • Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur

Streaming Details

Cricket fans from India can watch the GT vs MI Eliminator on Star Sports TV Channels on Television. They can also stream the match LIVE on JioHotstar for free.

Pitch Report

The pitches at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur had something for batters and bowlers during the early stages of the IPL 2025, allowing for some compelling cricket for the fans. Over the years, the teams batting first have five matches, while teams batting second have won four matches in the league at this venue. The average first innings total here in the IPL is 170.

Weather Report

The weather report has forecasted rain in Chandigarh on the match day. However, there is no forecast of rain during the match time at night. As a result, rain is unlikely to play spoilsport during the GT vs MI clash. The temperature is set to hover in the early 30s during the match.

GT vs MI: Head-to-Head Record

Gujarat Titans have a proud 5-2 record in seven IPL matches over MI, with a few matches going down to the wire over the course of the last four seasons. Earlier in the IPL 2025, one of their fixtures, which was played in Mumbai, was decided on the last ball with the rain playing a role leading up to it, wherein GT held their nerve to get across the finishing line.

Gujarat Titans

vs

Mumbai Indians

7

Matches Played

7

5

Won

2

233

Highest Score

218

0

No Result

0

172

Lowest Score

152

3 Tosses Won 4
0 Elected To Bat 0
3 Elected To Field 4
1 Won Toss And Match 0
0 Toss Won, Batting First, Match Won 0
1 Toss Won, Bowling First, Match Won 0
187.71 Avg. Runs 170.71
6.14 Avg. Wickets 7.57

GT's Last Five Matches

Loss Loss Win Win Win

MI's Last Five Matches

Win Win Loss Win Loss

Also Read: IPL 2025 playoffs: Here is how each team reached top four

Possible XIs

Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Gerald Coetzee, R Sai Kishore, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj

Impact Subs: Arshad Khan

Mumbai Indians: Jonny Bairstow (wk), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Charith Asalanka, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah

Impact Subs: Karn Sharma

Fantasy Team Prediction

Kusal Mendis, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (vc), Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya (c), Mitchell Santner, Arshad Khan, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Trent Boult.

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IPL 2025: RCB create a unique record that none has achieved in league's history

With the 6-wicket win over LSG in IPL 2025, RCB created history by becoming the first team in the history of IPL to win all its away matches in a season.

May 28, 2025, 1:36 PM3 min read

IPL 2025: RCB create a unique record that none has achieved in league's history

Royal Challengers Bangaluru ended the IPL 2025 league stage with a win by defeating Lucknow Super Giants by 6 wickets. This was RCB's 9th win in 14 matches and the team managed to secure its place in the top-2 with 19 points.

With this victory, RCB also created history by becoming the first team in the history of IPL to win all its away matches in a season.

Also Read: Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 Preview, Head-to-head, Possible XIs and Fantasy Team Prediction

In the league stage, all teams get a chance to play 14 matches in which 7 matches are played at home and 7 matches are played away from home. RCB's last match was against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Lucknow itself, due to being a neutral venue, this match was not counted as an away match.

KKR and MI managed to win 7 away matches

Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians managed to win 7 matches each in 2012, but at that time 16 matches were played in the league stage in which teams had to play 8 matches at home and the same number of matches away from home.

 Most away wins in a IPL season

  • Royal Challengers Bengaluru — 7/7 (IPL 2025)
  • Mumbai Indians — 7/8 (IPL 2012)
  • Kolkata Knight Riders — 7/8 (IPL 2012)
  • Gujarat Titans — 6/7 (IPL 2023)
  • Delhi Daredevils — 6/8 (IPL 2012)

RCB recorded biggest run chase in its IPL history

With this victory, Royal Challengers Bengaluru also registered the biggest run chase of their IPL career. Earlier, RCB had the record of chasing the highest score of 215 runs. This run chase is also the third biggest run chase in the history of IPL.

RCB's most successful run chases

  • 228 vs LSG, Lucknow, 2025
  • 215 vs South Australia, Bengaluru, CLT20, 2011
  • 204 vs PBKS, Bengaluru, 2010
  • 204 vs NSW, Bengaluru, CLT20, 2011
  • 201 vs GT, Ahmedabad, 2024

Also Read: Highest Successful Run Chases in IPL History

RCB in away games in IPL 2025

Matches Opposition Venue City Result
1 KKR Eden Gardens Kolkata
Won by 7 wickets
2 CSK M. A. Chidambaram Stadium Chennai Won by 50 runs
3 MI Wankhede Stadium Mumbai Won by 12 runs
4 RR Sawai Mansingh Stadium Jaipur
Won by 9 wickets
5 PBKS Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium New Chandigarh
Won by 7 wickets
6 DC Arun Jaitley Stadium Delhi
Won by 6 wickets
7 LSG Ekana Cricket Stadium Lucknow
Won by 6 wickets

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