The intensity of IPL playoffs brings out extraordinary performances. Several players have set the bar high with their fearless batting skills and bagging those victories for the teams.

With the IPL 2025 playoffs approaching, it is the best time to examine the highest individual scores by players in the IPL playoffs.

Check out the full list of the highest individual scores by players in the IPL playoffs.

1. Shubham Gill (129 runs) | GT

Shubham Gill shattered all the big batting records of IPL playoffs with his unbelievable knock of 129 runs off 60 balls against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2023 Qualifier 2.

His performance as an opening batsman took Gujarat Titans to a huge total of 233 runs, which they defended comfortably and booked their final berth.

This groundbreaking knock tops the chart for the highest individual scores by players in IPL playoffs.

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2. Virender Sehwag (122 runs) | PBKS

Virender Sehwag's 122 runs off 58 balls against CSK was the long-standing record of the highest individual score in playoffs for 9 years.

This sensational knock in Qualifier 2 helped Punjab Kings reach the IPL final for the first time.

3. Shane Watson (117* runs) | CSK

The Australian legend, Shane Watson, holds the third position with his 117* runs from 57 balls against SRH in the IPL 2018 Final.

His phenomenal performance led the Chennai Super Kings to their third IPL victory.

Watson smashed 11 fours and 8 sixes, with a strike rate above 200.

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4. Wriddhiman Saha (115* runs) | PBKS

An incredible season for the boy of Bengal, Wriddhiman Saha, who dominated till the very end against KKR in the IPL 2014 Final. He scored an unbeaten 115 runs from just 55 balls and helped PBKS reach a defendable total. Saha's ton was the first ton ever scored in an IPL final.

Even though Kolkata Knight Riders pulled off a brilliant victory in that match, Saha's performance won the hearts of the fans!

5. Murali Vijay (113 runs) | CSK

Murali Vijay single-handedly took CSK to a humongous total in the Qualifier 2 of IPL 2012. His remarkable contribution of 113 runs from 58 balls made things easier for their team.

With this victory against Delhi Capitals, CSK headed towards the Final and Murali Vijay was rewarded player of the match.

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6. Rajat Patidar (112*) | RCB

Rajat Patidar has proven to be one of the impactful figures for Royal Challengers Bengaluru ever since his debut in 2021. He left a stellar lasting impression with his knock of 112* runs from 54 balls against LSG in IPL 2022 Eliminator.

His contribution was extremely crucial for the team as their batting line-up collapsed early in the first innings. However, RCB successfully defeated LSG to move ahead in the tournament, with credit to Patidar.

Indian Test skipper Shubman Gill stands as the only Indian with over 1,000 international runs in 2025 so far. Infact, since 2023, when he settled himself in the Indian team as a regular member, Gill has been world's leading run-getter across all formats. Since 2023, he has also had the most international tons.

As we near the end of the year, let's have a look at the batters with most international runs for India in 2025.

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Most International Runs for India in 2025

5. Yashasvi Jaiswal | 677 Runs

Yashasvi Jaiswal is a very young, talented cricketer that India has and we know him as an aggressive cricketer and he adjusts very well to different formats. Test cricket has been the format where Jaiswal has truly shined. 

Jaiswal has scored 677 runs in 2025 in just 16 innings at an average of 42.31 and a strike rate of 67.70. He also has three centuries and two half-centuries to his name. His highest score of 175 came during the second Test against the West Indies in New Delhi. After pacing a commanding knock of 173* on Day 1, he added just two more runs before a confusing mix-up with captain Shubman Gill resulted in a run-out early on Day 2.

4. Ravindra Jadeja | 709 Runs

Ravindra Jadeja has had an exceptional year with the bat in 2025, scoring 709 runs in just 18 innings and proving his worth as one of India’s most valuable all-rounders. He has two centuries and five half-centuries to his name at an average of 78.77 and a strike rate of 54.66.

Jadeja also has the fourth-most runs in Tests in 2025. Playing his eighth Test in 2025, Jadeja has raced to 659 runs at a stellar average of 82.37 across 13 innings. This includes two tons and five fifties.

3. Abhishek Sharma | 756 Runs

India’s in-form T20I opener Abhishek Sharma has almost developed a trademark move, charging down the track on the very first ball he faces. The top-ranked T20I batter has been in exceptional touch in 2025, smashing 756 runs in 17 innings at an average of 47.25 and a strike rate of 196.36. 

Abhishek was named Player of the Series in India’s 2–1 T20I series win over Australia, where he scored 163 runs in five innings at an average of 40.75 and a strike rate of 161.39. He had also been adjudged as the Player of the Tournament in Asia Cup and had scored a total of 314 runs in seven innings.

2. KL Rahul | 986 Runs

As India’s second-highest run scorer in 2025, KL Rahul has had an incredible year, scoring 986 runs from 24 innings at an average of 49.30 across all formats. Rahul also has three centuries and half-centuries to his name this year. His most recent appearance came during India’s just finished three-match ODI series against Australia, in which he amassed 49 runs in two innings as the Men in Blue lost the series 1-2.

KL Rahul is anticipated to be included in India’s team for the forthcoming two-match home Test series against South Africa.

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1. Shubman Gill | 1728 Runs

Shubman Gill, India's Test captain and newly-appointed ODI captain, is on a purple patch since the Test tour of England. The Punjab batter racked up four centuries in that series and has had an exceptional year overall so far.

Gill has scored the most international runs for India in 2025 so far with 1728 runs from 38 innings. The 26-year-old has seven centuries and three fifties, averaging an impressive 52.36 with the bat.

The Ranji Trophy 2025-26 second round of matches is set to begin on October 25, 2025, featuring a plethora of exciting fixtures across various venues in India. This season has 32 teams competing in the Elite Group, with matches spread across multiple states. 

Several star players will play by their respective states in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 round 2. Let's have a look at the 5 star players to watch out in the round 2 matches.

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1. Rajat Patidar

Rajat Patidar has been appointed captain of the Madhya Pradesh cricket team in Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season. Patidar impressed everyone by scoring maiden First Class double hundred, during his side’s Ranji Trophy 2025-26 match against Punjab in Indore. He reached the landmark figure off the 328th ball of his innings. With this, he bettered his best previous best First Class score, a 196 he scored against Tamil Nadu in the 2018 Ranji season.

The double ton marked a continuation of Patidar’s incredible run in 2025. Earlier this year, he had led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to its first IPL title and then followed it up by captaining Central Zone to its first Duleep Trophy win in a decade.

2. Ravindra Jadeja

India’s star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is set to play for Saurashtra in its second-round Ranji Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh. The 36-year-old was left out of the three-match ODI series in Australia, where India slipped to an unassailable 0-2 deficit following a two-wicket loss in Adelaide on Thursday. His return to domestic cricket comes as valuable match practice ahead of India’s upcoming Test assignments. 

Jadeja, the top-ranked Test all-rounder, recently dominated the two-match home series against the West Indies. He was instrumental in India’s 2-0 victory, scoring his sixth Test century (an unbeaten 104 in the first Ahmedabad Test) and taking eight wickets across the series.

3. Abhimanyu Easwaran

Bengal’s consistent top-order batter Abhimanyu Easwaran will lead the Bengal team this season. Easwaran struck three half-centuries in five innings for India A after the previous domestic season had concluded. His most-recent fifty for Bengal was for Rest of India in the 2025 Irani Cup. 

Easwaran will play for India-A against South Africa-A during Bengal’s third round match, and will look forward to give a noticeable performance and get picked for the South Africa series.

4. Prithvi Shaw

After moving from Mumbai to Maharashtra this season, Prithvi Shaw was looking for a fresh start in domestic cricket. But things didn’t quite go his way. The right-handed opener was dismissed for a duck in his first innings, marking a disappointing beginning to his new chapter. But after first innings, in the next innings, he made a gritty 75.

Shaw, who has been working hard to revive his red-ball career, will be eager to bounce back in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 round 2 matches. His aggressive batting style has often made him a match-winner in the past, and Maharashtra will be hoping he finds his rhythm soon.

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5. Mohammed Shami

Mohammed Shami, the star Indian fast bowler, has made a sensational start to the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season. Playing for Bengal, the pacer claimed seven wickets in his team's opener against Uttarakhand at Kolkata's Eden Gardens. The performance comes amid questions over his fitness after he was left out of international games in recent months due to alleged poor physical fitness.

Shami regaining his rhythm to produce a match-winning seven-wicket haul in nearly 40 overs was the biggest positive for Bengal. He must be eager to record even better figures for the host and eye his return to the Indian team.

The Indian team suffered a crushing defeat in the first match of the ODI series against Australia. Australia completely dominated the rain-affected match. Playing first, India managed only 136 runs for 9 wickets in 26 overs. Rain fell several times during the Indian innings, forcing repeated interruptions. Australia were set a target of 131 runs via DLS. They reached the target in the 22nd over, losing three wickets.

Now the second ODI will be played on October 23 at the Adelaide Cricket Ground. India has a good ODI record at the Adelaide Oval. The team has played 15 matches there so far, winning 9 and losing 5. However, if we talk about the record against Australia, India has got two wins and four losses.

Here is everything you need to know before the India vs Australia 2nd ODI match in the India tour of Australia 2025.

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Match Details

• Match: India vs Australia
• Tournament: India tour of Australia 2025, 2nd ODI
• Date: 23 October 2025
• Time: 9:00 AM IST
• Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide

Streaming Details

India vs Australia 2nd ODI match live streaming will be available on JioHotstar app and website. The live telecast will be available on Star Sports network.

India vs Australia: Head-to-head stats in ODI

India and Australia have faced each other in 153 ODIs to date. Australia holds the upper hand with 85 wins, while India has won 58 matches. 10 matches ended without a result. The rivalry, which began in 1980, has witnessed some iconic contests across generations.

Pitch Report: Adelaide Oval

The Adelaide Oval pitch is widely regarded as one of Australia’s premier batting venues. Known for its true bounce and flat surface, it offers ideal conditions for stroke play early on, while gradually providing assistance to spinners as the game progresses.

Weather Report

According to the weather forecast, there is around 20% chance of precipitation on that day. This is generally considered low, so rain might not play spoilsport during the India vs Australia match, but that remains to be seen. The sky is expected to be cloudy, with maximum and minimum temperatures of 19 and 19 degrees celcius, respectively. 

Possible Lineups

India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj.

Australia: Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Matt Short, Alex Carey (wk), Matthew Renshaw, Cooper Connolly, Mitch Owen, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa.

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India vs Australia Match Prediction

The India vs Australia 2nd ODI Match Prediction leans toward an Indian win. The team familiarity with conditions & strong top order give them advantage. The Australian bowlers can still create surprises & make the match competitive. The middle overs may decide the winner.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the India A squad for two upcoming four-day matches against South Africa A, scheduled to be held at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. These matches, set from October 30 to November 2 and November 6 to 9, 2025, are crucial as India prepares for its senior Test series against South Africa starting mid-November.

Rishabh Pant has been named captain and wicketkeeper for both matches, marking a significant return to professional cricket following a foot injury sustained earlier this year. Pant’s comeback is highly anticipated after a three-month recovery, during which he missed key matches, including India’s recent Test fixtures. Sai Sudharsan will serve as vice-captain, providing leadership support for this promising squad.

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The squad for the first match includes a blend of young talent and experienced players, featuring Pant, wicketkeepers Ayush Mhatre and N Jagdeesan, vice-captain Sudharsan, and batters like Devdutt Padikkal and Rajat Patidar. Spin-bowling all-rounders such as Harsh Dubey, Tanush Kotian, and Manav Suthar bolster the side, alongside pace options Khaleel Ahmed and Gurnoor Brar.

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For the second match, the selection committee has brought in established Test players KL Rahul, Mohammed Siraj, and promising bowlers Prasidh Krishna and Akash Deep. Dhruv Jurel will also be available as a wicketkeeper. This line-up aims to provide robust competition to South Africa A and valuable red-ball experience to fringe players eager to earn a spot in the senior national team.

These matches form part of South Africa A's tour of India and offer selectors an opportunity to evaluate emerging talents in the longer format under competitive conditions. The first game will start at 9:30 AM IST on October 30, followed by the second game commencing at the same time on November 6.

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India A squad for the 1st four-day match: 

Rishabh Pant (C) (WK), Ayush Mhatre, N Jagdeesan (WK), Sai Sudharsan (VC), Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Harsh Dubey, Tanush Kotian, Manav Suthar, Khaleel Ahmed, Gurnoor Brar, Anshul Kamboj, Yash Thakur, Ayush Badoni, Saransh Jain.

India A squad for the 2nd four-day match: 

Rishabh Pant (C) (WK), KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Sai Sudharsan (VC), Devdutt Padikkal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Harsh Dubey, Tanush Kotian, Manav Suthar, Khaleel Ahmed, Gurnoor Brar, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep.

Schedule for the IND-A vs SA-A red-ball series

The three-match ODI series between India and Australia begins on Sunday, October 19th. The first ODI match will be played at the Perth Stadium. All eyes will be on the new Indian ODI captain, Shubman Gill, in this match. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who have returned to the Indian jersey after a long time, will also be the focus of attention. Prior to this match, the Indian team played the Champions Trophy 2025 final as their last ODI.

Meanwhile, Australia will be led by Mitchell Marsh, with Test skipper Pat Cummins and Josh Inglis missing out with injuries. The batting looks slightly inexperienced in the absence of Steve Smith, who announced his retirement after the Champions Trophy. However, the bowling wears a settled look with the experienced duo of Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc expected to play crucial roles.

Here is everything you need to know before the India vs Australia 1st ODI match in the India tour of Australia 2025.

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Match Details

• Match: India vs Australia
• Tournament: India tour of Australia 2025, 1st ODI
• Date: 19 October 2025
• Time: 9:00 AM IST
• Venue: Optus Stadium, Perth

Streaming Details

India vs Australia 1st ODI match live streaming will be available on JioHotstar app and website. The live telecast will be available on Star Sports network.

India vs Australia: Head-to-head stats

India and Australia have faced each other in 152 ODIs to date. Australia holds the upper hand with 84 wins, while India has won 58 matches. 10 matches ended without a result. The rivalry, which began in 1980, has witnessed some iconic contests across generations.

Pitch Report: Optus Stadium

Perth has long been famous for its pace and bounce, and the Optus Stadium continues that tradition — though with a modern twist. The ground uses a drop-in pitch, which means the surface is prepared elsewhere and later installed into the square. This allows some variation from match to match, though the typical Perth characteristics remain intact.

Weather Report

The weather could play a part in the match, with showers expected on Sunday. If the rain stays away during game hours, conditions will be ideal for fast bowlers. Cloudy skies and cool temperatures can further help swing and seam movement.

Possible Lineups

India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill(c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(wk), Nitish Reddy, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh.

Australia: Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Matt Short, Cameron Green, Matt Renshaw, Josh Philippe, Mitchell Owen, Xavier Bartlett, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann.

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India vs Australia Match Prediction

The India vs Australia 1st ODI Match Prediction factors in venue, team balance, player form, & pitch conditions. The prediction slightly favors Australia to win the opener. The home team’s pace attack, experience & strong batting order give them a narrow edge.

The India team has enough strength & tactical balance to upset the hosts. The key will be early wickets & controlling middle overs through spin. The small margins make this clash unpredictable.