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Highest Score in 100th ODI match

West Indies keeper-batter Shai Hope registered his name on the elite list of players who have scored a Century in their 100th ODI match.

Jul 25, 2022, 6:21 AM5 min read

Scoring a century in an international match is the ultimate goal for the batsmen that play the game. What adds to the cherry on the cake is a fact if they score it in a special game. Since the inception of ODI cricket, there have been numerous batsmen who have scored centuries in international cricket.

However, there have been some batsmen who have achieved this feat on a special day. Today, we take a look at the batsmen who have added the highest score in their 100th ODI match.

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#6. Ramnaresh Sarwan | 115*

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Ramnaresh Sarwan has been a legendary figure in the country. He has played close to 200 ODI games and scored almost 6000 ODI runs. He scored a century in his 100th ODI against India at Basseterre in 2006.

His knock helped West Indies attain a nail-biting finish to a thrilling encounter. India batted first and managed 245 runs in their 50 overs. Chasing the target, West Indies crossed the finishing line with just one ball to spare. Sarwan remained unbeaten on 115 runs off 119 balls. he smashed 10 boundaries and 2 sixes in the process.

#5. Chris Cairns | 115

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Chris Cairns is a former Kiwi batsman who has played a total of 215 ODIs for the BlackCaps. He is one of the few batsmen in world cricket to have smashed a ton in his 100th ODI. Kiwis cricketer achieved this feat at Christchurch against India in the year 1999.

Batting first, New Zealand put up a gigantic total of 300 runs in their 50 overs. Cairns scored 115 runs in just 80 balls. His innings included 7 boundaries and 7 sixes. The century came in a winning cause as India could manage only 230 runs and were bowled out in 45.3 overs.

Read Also: Highest score in first-class cricket by any player

#4. Shai Hope | 115

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West Indies keeper batter Shai Hope becomes the third West Indies player after Ramnaresh and Gayle to achieve this feat. He becomes the 10th player to score a century in his 100th ODI match against India on July 24, 2022. Batting first West Indies were driven by Hope's innings as they reached a good total of 312 in 50 overs.

Shai Hope scored 115 runs off 135 balls including 8 fours and 3 sixes. However, it was a slow inning for Hope that he wasn't known for. His century went in vain as India managed to win the game chasing 312 runs inside 50 overs.

#3. David Warner | 124

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David Warner is the first Australian batsman to have scored a century in his 100th ODI match. Warner achieved this feat against India in Bangalore in the year 2017. Till now, Warner has played more than 100 ODI games for Australia and has scored more than 5000 runs in the format.

The visitors batted first on the flat pitch of Bangalore and smashed 334 runs in their 50 overs. Warner smashed 124 runs off just 119 balls. His innings included 12 boundaries and four sixes.
India came pretty close to the target but couldn't achieve it as they could manage only 313 runs in their 50 overs.

Also Read: Most runs scored in 6 Consecutive ODI Innings

#2. Mohammed Yousuf | 129

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Mohammad Yousuf is second on the list of batsmen with the highest score in their 100th ODI. Yousuf achieved this feat against Sri Lanka in the year 2002 at Sharjah. He is a legend of the Pakistan cricket team and has played close to 300 games scoring almost 10000 runs in the process.

Yousuf's ton came in a winning cause as Pakistan beat Sri Lanka comprehensively by a margin of 217 runs in that match. Batting first, Pakistan scored a total of 295/6 in their 50 overs. Yousuf smashed a blistering century as he scored 129 runs in 131 balls with 8 fours and 3 sixes. Sri Lanka bundled up for 78 runs.

Read Also: Exclusive Cricket stats: Cricketers to hit centuries in all 3 formats

#1. Chris Gayle | 132

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Chris Gayle, the West Indian explosive opener, is standing top on the list. Gayle has played a total of 301 ODIs for the Caribbean side and has been one of the most destructive batsmen ever to grace the field of cricket. Gayle achieved this feat against England at Lord's in 2004.

Batting first, England put up 285 runs on the scoreboard for the loss of seven wickets in their 50 overs. Chasing the target, the Windies crossed the finishing line with five balls to spare. Gayle smashed 132 runs off 165 balls with 12 boundaries and a six.

N.B: The stats and records are updated as of 24/07/2022.

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Orange Cap winners list in IPL since 2008

Sai Sudharsan won the Orange Cap after a stellar season for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025. So, let's look at all the Orange Cap winners in IPL since 2008.

Orange Cap winners list in IPL since 2008

The player who scores the most runs in a single season of the IPL wins the Orange Cap award. This award has been given to the highest run-scorers since the first season of the Indian Premier League (2008). Cricketers must consistently play some brilliant innings and deliver match-winning performances in a season to win the Orange Cap.  So, let's look at all the Orange Cap winners in IPL since 2008.

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Orange Cap History:

  • Shaun Marsh (616 runs in 11 matches in 2008) was the first player to win the award.
  • The record for most runs in a single IPL season is held by Virat Kohli (973 runs in the 2016 edition).
  • David Warner has the record of winning the Orange Cap the most number of times (3).

Rules for Orange Cap:

  • The Orange Cap is awarded to the leading run-scorer of the IPL season.
  • The batsman who holds the Orange Cap during the season is allowed to wear it while in the field during the games, as long as he holds the top-scorer spot in the tournament.
  • In a season where two or more batsmen are tied on runs, the batsman with a better strike rate is awarded the Orange Cap.
  • In a season where an opposition batsman overtakes the tally of the current holder of the Orange Cap, the previous holder is allowed to wear the Cap until the end of that particular innings in which another batsman overtakes him.

Orange Cap winners list in IPL since 2008

2008 - Shaun Marsh

Shaun Marsh won the prestigious award in the inaugural IPL season
Shaun Marsh won the Orange Cap in the inaugural IPL season | Image: X

Shaun Marsh from Punjab Kings is the Orange Cap winner of the inaugural edition of the IPL. The Australian batsman started the IPL journey with a bang. He scored 616 runs in only 11 matches with an average of 68.4 and a strike rate of 139.68. His 616 runs include 1 century and 5 half-centuries.

2009 - Matthew Hayden

Orange Cap winners list: Matthew Hayden won the Orange Cap in the 2009 season
Matthew Hayden was the top run-scorer in the 2009 season | Image: X

The next Orange Cap winner is Matthew Hayden. Even after his international retirement from the Australian Cricket team in early 2009, he proved his worth in that season. He showed a spectacular performance and scored a total of 572 runs in 12 matches. In the 2nd edition of IPL, he played for Chennai Super Kings and scored 5 half-centuries with an average of 52 and a strike rate of 144.81.

2010 - Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar won the Orange Cap in the 2010 season
Sachin Tendulkar won the Orange Cap in the 2010 season | Image: IPL

The God of cricket, Sachin Tendulkar has also enlisted his name in this list of Orange Cap winners. In the 2010 IPL, the then captain of Mumbai Indians aggregated 618 runs including 5 half-centuries in 15 matches. He represented his team in the best way possible and took the team to the final as well but unfortunately, MI finished their journey as runners-up after losing against CSK in the finals. In the 3rd edition of IPL, he played in 15 matches with an average of 47.53 and a strike rate of 132.61

2011 - Chris Gayle

Chris Gayle
Chris Gayle won the 2011 Orange Cap | Image: Getty

What is a list of top T20 scorers without Chris Gayle? It is incomplete indeed. Chris Gayle is undoubtedly one of the best players in the T20 format and one of the greatest hitters in all the formats of cricket. In the 2011 IPL, he scored a massive 608 runs in only 12 matches. One of his most distinguished factors is his strike rate. He played with a strike rate of 183.13 which is the highest of any Orange Cap winners in the tournament. Also, his total runs include 2 centuries and 3 half-centuries with an average of 67.55.

2012 - Chris Gayle

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Chris Gayle was the top run-scorer in the 2012 season | Image: Getty

In the very next year, Chris Gayle again created several storms on the field and became the top run-scorer in the IPL 2012 season. No one could ever dare to come in the way of his extreme rise in the T20 format. In the 4th edition of IPL, the Jamaican cricketer scored a massive 733 runs including 1 century and 7 half-centuries in 15 matches. He played with an average of 61.08 and a strike rate of 160.74.

Read Also: The IPL Effect: How the Tournament Transformed the Dynamics of T20 Cricket Worldwide

2013 - Michael Hussey 

Orange Cap winners list: Michael Hussey won the Orange Cap in the 2013 season
Michael Hussey won the Orange Cap in the 2013 season | Image: Getty

Michael Hussey, popularly known as Mr cricket has also made his name into this list with 733 runs in 17 matches. The Orange Cap winner of the 2013 IPL smashed 6 half-centuries with an average of 52.5 and a strike rate of 129.5. He made a huge contribution to CSK's entry into the finals. Unfortunately, MI won the title of the season.

2014 - Robin Uthappa

Orange Cap winners list: Robin Uthappa won the Orange Cap in the 2014 season
Robin Uthappa was the top run-scorer in the 2014 season | Image: X

One of the impactful players of IPL 2014 was Robin Uthappa. He played a key role in taking Kolkata Knight Riders into the finals and also winning their second title. Uthappa played in 16 matches and scored 660 runs including 5 half-centuries with an average of 44 and a strike rate of 137.78.

2015 - David Warner

Orange Cap winners list: David Warner won the Orange Cap in the 2015 season
David Warner won the Orange Cap in the 2015 season | Image: X

David Warner of Sunrisers Hyderabad was the Orange Cap winner of IPL 2015. The team played their debut match in 2013 and Warner made 2015 a good season for the team and the fans by scoring 562 runs in 14 matches. His total runs also include 7 half-centuries with an average of 43.23 and a strike rate of 156.54

2016 - Virat Kohli 

Orange Cap winners list: Virat Kohli won the Orange Cap in the 2016 season
Virat Kohli won the Orange Cap in the 2016 season | Image: Getty

A list of achievements by batsmen is incomplete without the King of Cricket Virat Kohli. The captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore is the highest run-scorer in a single edition of IPL. In 2016 IPL he smashed 4 centuries and 7 half-centuries to aggregate a total of 973 runs in 16 matches. In that season, he played with an average of 81.08 and a strike rate of 152.03. The 2016 IPL has been a good year for the team as they made it to the finals but unfortunately could not win the title.

2017 - David Warner

David Warner was the top run-scorer in the 2017 IPL season
David Warner was the top run-scorer in the 2017 IPL season | Image: SRH/X

Once again David Warner had a spectacular season in the marquee T20 league and became the Orange Cap winner of IPL 2017. The captain of the defending winning team smashed 641 runs including 1 century and 4 half-centuries in 14 matches. He played with an average of 58.27 and a strike rate of 141.81.

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2018 - Kane Williamson

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Kane Williamson was the 2018 top run-scorer in the IPL | Image: Getty

IPL 2018 changed the T20 career of the New Zealand captain Kane Williamson. Before the season, he was not that appreciated as an impactful T20 player. But he utilized the opportunity and gave his best and proved his worth to everyone as a great batsman in all three formats. In 17 matches, he scored 735 runs including 8 half-centuries with an average of 52.5 and a strike rate of 142.44. The captain represented the team and took it to the final as well as won the Orange Cap.

2019 - David Warner

David Warner was the top run-scorer in the 2019 IPL season
David Warner was the top run-scorer in the 2019 IPL season | Image: Getty

The only cricketer to win the Orange Cap 3 times in IPL history is none other than David Warner. He achieved this milestone in IPL 2019 by scoring 692 runs in 12 matches. He smashed 1 century and 8 half-centuries to score a total of 692 runs with an average of 69.2 and a strike rate of 143.86. His impactful performances along with his opening partner Jonny Bairstow took the team to the playoffs in IPL 2019 but unfortunately, they did not win the title.

2020 - KL Rahul

Kl Rahul was the top run-scorer in the 2020 IPL season
Kl Rahul was the top run-scorer in the 2020 IPL season | Image: iplt20.com

The skipper of Punjab Kings, Kl Rahul won the 2019 Orange Cap. He and his teammates were unable to end the journey on a good note but the captain made sure to glorify the team's name and became the highest run-scorer of the season. In 14 matches he scored 670 runs with an average of 55.83 and a strike rate of 129.34. His whopping 670 runs also include 1 century and 5 half-centuries.

2021 - Ruturaj Gaikwad

Orange Cap winners list: Ruturaj Gaikwad won the Orange Cap in the 2021 season
Ruturaj Gaikwad won the Orange Cap in the 2021 season | Image: BCCI

Chennai Super Kings's present skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad won the IPL 2021 orange cao for his sensational batting. He scored 635 runs in 16 innings at an average of 45.35. He was one of the few reasons CSK won their fourth IPL title in 2021. Gaikwad struck 4 half-centuries and one century that season with a best score of 101 not out. 

2022 - Jos Buttler

Orange Cap winners list: Jos Buttler won the Orange Cap in the 2022 season
Jos Buttler was the top run-scorer in the 2022 season | Image: BCCI

Jos Buttler was just unbelievable in the IPL 2022 season. Rajasthan didn't win the title but Buttler won hearts. He struck 863 runs in 17 innings at an average of 57.53 with 4 centuries and as many as half-centuries. He also became the second batter after Virat Kohli to score 4 centuries in a single IPL season. Buttler also struck a whooping 45 sixes that season, the fourth highest by a player in a season of the Indian cash-rich league.

2023 - Shubman Gill

Orange Cap winners list: Shubman Gill won the Orange Cap in the 2023 season
Shubman Gill won the Orange Cap in the 2023 season | Image: iplt20.com

Gujarat Titans' present captain Shubman Gill had a season to remember in IPL 2023. He broke several records and won the prestigious Orange Cap. Gill finished as the leading run-scorer, amassing 890 runs in only 17 matches. He played big knocks in pivotal moments in the tournament to guide his side to back-to-back IPL finals. However, MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings clinched their fifth IPL title by defeating GT in the final. Gill’s 890 runs came at an impressive average of 59.33 and a strike rate of 157.80 while scoring three centuries and four fifties.

2024 - Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli is leading the IPL 2024 Orange Cap race with 708 runs

The 2024 was a brilliant season for Virat Kohli with the bat and he finished at the top of the highest run-getter charts in the Indian Premier League. He couldn't take RCB to the Final but did his part with the bat. RCB qualified for the playoffs after making a stupendous comeback, winning all their last six group-stage matches and lots of credit goes to Kohli. But, they got knocked out of the tournament after losing to Rajasthan in the Eliminator. Virat scored 741 runs at a spectacular average of 61.75 and a great strike rate of 154.69 which includes five half-centuries and one century. He was by far the best batsman of the 2024 season and won his second-ever orange cap in the history of the competition.

2025 - Sai Sudharsan

Orange Cap winners list in IPL since 2008

Sai Sudharsan won the Orange Cap after a stellar season for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025. It was the form of their top three that powered GT’s run to the playoffs this season and Sudharsan led the way in a lineup that included his captain Shubman Gill and an all-time T20 great in Jos Buttler. Sudharsan finished the season with 759 runs in 15 matches at an average of 54.21 and maintained a strike rate of 156.17. He scored six half-centuries and one century.

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Most 50+ scores as a captain in IPL playoffs

Shreyas Iyer's stunning 87* runs against MI in IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 puts him at the forefront of most 50+ scores as a captain in IPL playoffs. Explore the complete list and key performances!

Jun 2, 2025, 2:19 PM4 min read

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In a crucial stage like IPL playoffs, captains are expected to not only lead their team but also deliver crucial performances. The ability to score big when the team need you the most sets certain leaders apart.

We bring you the most 50+ scoresas a captain in IPL playoffs. See how Shreyas Iyer is leading this elite group with being the exceptional captain that he is.

1. Shreyas Iyer (3 times) | DC, KKR, PBKS

Shreyas Iyer has the most 50+ scores as a captain in IPL playoffs | sportzpoint.com
Shreyas Iyer during his unbeaten 87 vs MI in IPL 2025 Qualifier 2. Image | Instagram

Shreyas Iyer has swiftly risen as a captain who performs under pressure in IPL playoffs. He holds an exceptional record of being the only captain to lead 3 different franchises to the final (Delhi Capitals in 2020, Kolkata Knight Riders in 2024, and Punjab Kings in 2025).

He has also delivered 50+ scores thrice for his team in IPL playoffs. Here's a breakdown of that:

  • 65* vs MI (Final, IPL 2020): An unbeaten 65* off 50 balls in the vital match while captaining DC, which came off when the team's top-order collapsed early. Despite their defeat in that match, Iyer's knock helped them reach a hopeful total.
  • 58* vs SRH (Qualifier 1, IPL 2024): A captain's knock of 58* runs (from 24 balls) that set the tone for KKR's successful victory in the Q1 and led them into the finals.
  • 87* vs MI (Qualifier 2, IPL 2025): From handling Bumrah's brilliant yorkers and turning them into boundaries, to keeping the asking rate down with towering sixes, this man has done it all in this match under pressure! Iyer's 87* off 41 balls (featuring five 4s and eight 6s) took PBKS to the final after 11 long years.

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

Rohit Sharma is one of the players in the list of Most 50+ scores as a captain in IPL playoffs | sportzpoint.com
Rohit Sharma hitting a six against DC in IPL 2020 Final. Image | NDTV

The five-time IPL winning captain, Rohit Sharma, holds a place with his 2 times delivering 50+ scores as a captain in IPL playoffs, playing for Mumbai Indians.

He scored both of them in Finals, contributing to MI's title-winning years. Here's a breakdown of that:

  • 50 vs CSK (Final, IPL 2015): Helped MI set a strong total with his 50 runs off just 26 balls, showcasing his leadership in the team's title-winning efforts for the 2nd time in IPL.
  • 68 vs DC (Final, IPL 2020): Played a captain's knock of 68 runs (from 51 balls) to control the chase and secure their 5th IPL title.

3. MS Dhoni (2 times) | CSK

Dhoni is among the list of players for Most 50+ scores as a captain in IPL playoffs | sportzpoint.com
Dhoni in action against DC in IPL 2012 Qualifier 2. Image | NDTV

One of the most successful captains in IPL history, MS Dhoni has played a significant role with the bat along with wicket-keeping and strategising overall. He scored 50+ knocks 2 times as a captain in IPL playoffs for Chennai Super Kings.

He scored both of them against MI, in different IPL seasons. Here's a breakdown of that:

  • 51* vs MI (Eliminator, IPL 2012): Dhoni's explosive knock of 51* runs from just 20 balls helped CSK post a competitive total which eventually converted to a victory.
  • 63* vs MI (Final, IPL 2013): In a hard-fought final against MI, his unbeaten 63 off 45 balls kept the hopes alive for CSK, but fell short of 23 runs in the end.

Read Also: Most P.O.T.M Awards in IPL

4. David Warner (2 times) | SRH

David Warner is among the players for Most 50+ scores as a captain in IPL playoffs | sportzpoint.com
David Warner celebrating after his match-winning 93 against GL in IPL 2016 Qualifier 2. Image | Instagram

David Warner was a dominant force at the top of the order for Sunrisers Hyderabad and an equally good captain. He delivered many impactful performances throughout, along with 50+ scores 2 times in playoffs.

He scored both of them in IPL 2016, the season when SRH became champions. Here's a breakdown of that:

  • 93* vs GL (Qualifier 2, IPL 2016): A sensational match-winning knock of 93* runs off 58 balls when the team needed it the most. He single-handedly chased down and took the match out of a poor situation, securing the win.
  • 69 vs RCB (Final, IPL 2016): A classy knock in the final of the same season, where his explosive 69 runs (off 38 balls) helped SRH set 208 runs on board. They successfully defended and lifted their maiden IPL title by winning that match.

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Most P.O.T.M Awards in IPL

AB de Villiers has the record for winning the most P.O.T. awards in IPL history. Among Indians, Rohit Sharma has won the most player of the match awards in the tournament.

Jun 1, 2025, 9:57 AM4 min read

Most P.O.T.M Awards in IPL | sportzpoint.com

While team victories are the ultimate goal in IPL, the 'Player of the Match' (P.O.T.M) award is the direct recognition of a player's game-changing performance.

Winning P.O.T.M a couple of times shows how a player has outshined the rest and truly dominated the game. We will now explore the players with most P.O.T.M awards in IPL.

Keep an eye out, as Rohit Sharma is remarkably close to reaching the top.

1. AB de Villiers (25 P.O.T.M Awards)

AB de Villiers had the Most P.O.T.M Awards in IPL | sportzpoint.com
AB de Villiers holding his M.O.M for RCB in a match in IPL 2021. Image | Firstpost

The "Mr. 360" of cricket, AB de Villiers, holds the most P.O.T.M awards in IPL history with 25 awards throughout his career with DC and primarily Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Whether it was fast paced fifties or scorching hundreds, his impact was undeniable. His IPL career spanned from 2008-2021, and yet no one could match his numbers in terms of Player of the match awards.

Read Also: Most sixes hit by any batter in IPL history

2. Chris Gayle (22 P.O.T.M Awards)

Chris Gayle has the second-most P.O.T.M Awards in IPL | sportzpoint.com
Chris Gayle receiving the P.O.T.M award for his spectacular knock of 175 runs off 66 balls in IPL 2013. Image | BBC

Whether it's the list of most sixes in IPL or highest individual scores, this West Indies legend always finds his spot in the top for all of them. Chris Gayle has the second-most P.O.T.M awards in IPL with 22 awards in total.

He played for franchises like KKR, PBKS, and RCB, and won multiple awards at his prime years like 2011 (smashed 2 centuries), 2012 (claimed the Orange Cap) and of course, 2013, where he scored the monumental 175* against PWI.

3. Rohit Sharma (21 P.O.T.M Awards)

Rohit Sharma has the third-most P.O.T.M Awards in IPL | sportzpoint.com
Rohit Sharma receiving the P.O.T.M award for his performance against GT in Eliminator of IPL 2025. Image | Instagram

Rohit Sharma is the Indian player with most P.O.T.M awards in IPL and the third-highest in this list. He received 21 awards and is just an award away to equal Gayle's number. 

Sharma received 2 P.O.T.M awards in IPL 2025; one for his 75* (45 balls) against CSK in league stage, and the other for his 81 runs off 50 balls against GT in IPL Eliminator.

As Mumbai Indians are set to play the Qualifier 2 this season, there's high chances of Rohit bagging another one (or maybe 2).

Read Also: 16 Indian Cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium

4. Virat Kohli (19 P.O.T.M Awards)

Virat Kohli has the fourth-most P.O.T.M Awards in IPL | sportzpoint.com
Virat Kohli receiving Super Striker of the match award along with P.O.T.M award in IPL 2021. Image | Twitter

One of the most consistent run-scorer and match-winner for RCB, Virat Kohli stands fourth with an impressive 19 P.O.T.M awards in IPL. He is like the heart of the team and doesn't need awards to measure his greatness.

Kohli has won a P.O.T.M award in IPL 2025 for his unbeaten 73 runs against Punjab Kings. He has scored 8 half-centuries so far this season and there might be another loading as RCB is set to play the Final.

Kohli received multiple P.O.T.M awards during the 2016 season where he scored the record-breaking 973 runs.

Read Also: IPL 2025: RCB batters create this unique history before the playoffs

5. David Warner (18 P.O.T.M Awards)

David Warner has the fifth-most M.O.M Awards in IPL | sportzpoint.com
David Warner receiving a P.O.T.M Award in IPL 2022. Image | Instagram

The Australian legend, David Warner, had an incredible journey in IPL. He was the key player of every franchise that he represented, such as Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad. He won 18 P.O.T.M awards in IPL.

He has also been a three-times orange cap winner (2015, 2017, 2019), which tells a lot about his career peak in IPL and the shower of P.O.T.M awards in those years.

6. MS Dhoni (18 P.O.T.M Awards)

MS Dhoni has the fifth-most P.O.T.M Awards in IPL | sportzpoint.com
MS Dhoni receiving the P.O.T.M award for his performance against LSG in IPL 2025. Image | NDTV

The five-time IPL winning captain, MS Dhoni, equals the number of P.O.T.M awards as Warner with 18 awards in IPL. His unparallel impact, captaincy, and match finishing abilities has earned him this high count of awards.

In IPL 2025, Dhoni won the P.O.T.M award by delivering a match-winning knock of 26* runs off just 11 balls against LSG, which also made him the oldest player to win a P.O.T.M award in IPL history, at the age of 43 years and 280 days.

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

With his fourth consecutive fifty in the IPL 2025 in the RCB vs CSK match, Virat Kohli has now gone past 500 runs for 8th time in his career. Here are the players to have the IPL records of the most 500+ runs seasons.

May 3, 2025, 3:58 PM3 min read

IPL records - Batters with most 500+ runs season: Kohli breaks Warner's records | sportzpoint.com

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been a stage for batting brilliance, with a select group of players consistently amassing over 500 runs in multiple seasons. With this fourth consecutive fifty of the IPL 2025, Virat Kohli now leads the pack, followed by David Warner, KL Rahul, and Shikhar Dhawan.

Here are all the batters having the IPL records of having the most 500+ runs season in IPL. 

4. Shikhar Dhawan: 5 Seasons

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Shikhar Dhawan, the former Indian cricketer with five 500+ run seasons, has been a reliable run-getter for multiple franchises, notably Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Known for his crisp cover drives and steady starts, Dhawan’s 618 runs in 2019 reflect his ability to deliver under pressure.

Dhawan first crossed 500 runs in the 2102 season, playing for Delhi Capitals. That season, he scored 569 runs at a 40.64 batting average. Four seasons later, in 2016, Dhawan scored 501 runs while playing for SRH.

He then crossed the 500-run mark in three consecutive seasons in 2019, 2020 and 2021. All fo those runs came for Delhi Captials. 

Read Also | IPL records: Most consecutive 25+ scores in IPL history

3. KL Rahul: 6 Seasons

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KL Rahul has notched up 500+ runs in six IPL seasons, showcasing elegance and consistency for his teams. Be it at the top of the order or in the middle overs, KL Rahul has always shown versatility to score at his will for his team. 

His 670-run haul in 2020 underlines his prowess as a modern T20 great. From 2018 to 2022, Rahul went past the 500-run mark in five consecutive seasons. The first four seasons were for Punjab Kings while the 2022 season was while playing for LSG. 

Rahul's last 500+ run season was in 2024, while playing for LSG. With already 371 runs this season, it looks like he will go past the 500-mark this season as well.

Read Also | IPL Facts: Most 400 Plus Runs in an IPL Season

2. David Warner: 7 Seasons

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David Warner, with seven 500+ run seasons, is one of the greatest batters in IPL history. The former Australian opener’s aggressive style and knack for big scores have been pivotal for Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals in the past.

Warner’s three Orange Cap titles highlight his consistency, with his 2016 season (848 runs) being a standout.

From 2014 to 2020, he scored 500+ runs in six seasons, with only 2018 being a miss, when he did not play. In the 2023 season, he managed his 7th 500+ runs season with 516 runs for Delhi Capitals.

1. Virat Kohli: 8 Seasons

IPL records - Batters with most 500+ runs season: Kohli breaks Warner's records | sportzpoint.com

Like many other IPL records, Virat Kohli now also holds the record for the most 500+ runs season. He has now scored 500+ runs on 8 occasions, going past David Warner's record. 

Kohli scored more than 500 runs in 2011 (557 runs), 2013 (634 runs), 2015 (505 runs), 2016 (973 runs), 2018 (530 runs), 2023 (639 runs), 2024 (741 runs) and 2025 (505 runs and counting). 

Kohli's record 973 runs in the 2016 season is still the most runs scored in an IPL season. 

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