Top 10 Batsmen with the Most Centuries in IPL History (2008–2026)

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the most popular T20 leagues in the world, where batsmen deliver outstanding performances every season. Scoring a century in this tournament is a rare and special achievement, as the match length is short and the competition is extremely tough.

However, some batsmen have scored multiple centuries through their explosive batting, consistency and match-winning ability. Below are the statistics of the players who have scored the most centuries in IPL history.

10. Virat Kohli (2008-2026)

Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100	50	0	4s	6s
283	275	44	9336	113*	40.41	6926	134.79	9	68	12	844	316

(RCB)

Virat Kohli is one of the most consistent batsmen in the history of IPL. His batting technique, ability to play long innings and 9 centuries have taken him to different heights.

All-Time Career Records

• Most Runs: 9,336 runs across 283 matches.
• Most Centuries: 9 centuries.
• Most Half-Centuries: 68 fifties.
• Most Catches: 126 catches, the most by any outfielder in tournament history.
• Most 50+ Scores: 9 different seasons with 500 or more runs—a first in IPL history

9. Jos Buttler (2016-2026)

Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100	50	0	4s	6s
138	136	19	4646	124	39.70	3103	149.72	7	28	8	458	211

(GT/MI/RR)

Jos Buttler is a devastating opener who can score quick runs in the Powerplay as well as play big innings. His strike rate is one of the best in the IPL.

Key Career Statistics

• Total Runs: 4,646
• Batting Average: 39.71
• Strike Rate: 149.73
• Highest Score: 124
• Hundreds: 7
• Fifties: 28
• Total Fours: 458
• Total Sixes: 211

8. Chris Gayle (2009-2021)

Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100	50	0	4s	6s
142	141	16	4965	175*	39.72	3333	148.96	6	31	8	404	357

(KKR/KXIP/PBKS/RCB)

Chris Gayle is a legend of T20 cricket. His 175* is considered one of the greatest innings in IPL history.

Top Individual Batting Records

• Highest Individual Score – 175* (RCB vs PWI, 2013)
• Most Sixes – 357 total sixes
• Most Centuries – 6 centuries
• Most Fours – 405 total fours
• Fastest Hundred – 30 balls (2013)

7. KL Rahul (2013-2026)

Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100	50	0	4s	6s
159	150	24	5815	152*	46.15	4179	139.14	6	45	5	508	239

(DC/KXIP/LSG/PBKS/RCB/SRH)

KL Rahul is known for his stability and big innings in the top order. His average and consistency are very strong.

Overall Career Statistics

• Total Runs: 5,815
• Highest Score: 152*
• Batting Average: 46.15
• Strike Rate: ~141.63
• Centuries: 6
• Half-Centuries: 45

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6. Shubman Gill (2018-2026)

Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100	50	0	4s	6s
134	131	17	4598	129	40.33	3236	142.08	5	32	4	446	152

(GT/KKR)

Shubman Gill is one of the most talented batsmen of the modern era, known for his classic stroke play and big innings.

Overall Career IPL Stats

• Matches: 134
• Total Runs: 4,598
• Batting Average: 40.33
• Strike Rate: 142.09
• Highest Score: 129 (vs. Mumbai Indians in 2023)
• Centuries: 4
• Half-Centuries: 29

5. Sanju Samson (2013-2026)

(CSK/DC/RR)

Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100	50	0	4s	6s
191	186	23	5181	119	31.78	3671	141.13	5	27	12	432	243

Sanju Samson is known for his aggressive batting style, especially in the middle order, with the ability to turn matches around.

Overall IPL Career Statistics

• Total Matches: 150+
• Total Runs: 4,500+
• Highest Score: 119
• Strike Rate: ~141
• Centuries: 5
• Half-Centuries: 27+

4. Shane Watson (2008-2020)

(CSK/RCB/RR)

Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100	50	0	4s	6s
145	141	16	3874	117*	30.99	2809	137.91	4	21	7	375	190

Shane Watson is an all-rounder who has played an important role in the IPL in both batting and bowling.

Overall IPL Career Stats

• Total Matches: 145
• Total Runs: 3,874
• Batting Average: 30.99
• Strike Rate: 137.91
• Highest Score: 117*
• Total Wickets: 92
• Bowling Average: 29.15
• Economy Rate: 7.93
• Best Bowling: 4/29

3. David Warner (2009-2024)

Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100	50	0	4s	6s
184	184	22	6565	126	40.52	4697	139.77	4	62	11	663	236

(DC/SRH)

David Warner is one of the most successful openers in the IPL, consistently scoring big runs.

All-Time IPL Records

• Most Orange Caps: 3 (2015, 2017, 2019) – only player in IPL history to achieve this
• Most 50+ Scores: 66 (4 centuries, 62 half-centuries)
• Most Runs by Overseas Player: 6,565 runs (among IPL’s top run-scorers)
• Most 500+ Run Seasons: 7 seasons (2014–2020, consistently back-to-back)

2. Sai Sudharsan (2022-2026)

Span	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100	50	0	4s	6s
2022-2026	57	57	5	2515	108*	48.36	1686	149.16	3	20	1	258	82

(GT)

Sai Sudharsan is a new generation talent who is quickly establishing a name for himself in the IPL.

Career Batting Statistics

• Total Runs: ~2,515+ runs
• Batting Average: ~48.37
• Strike Rate: ~149.17
• Highest Score: 108*
• Centuries: 3

1. Quinton de Kock (2013-2026)

Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100	50	0	4s	6s
118	118	8	3441	140*	31.28	2550	134.94	3	24	4	334	143

(DC/KKR/LSG/MI/RCB/SRH)

Quinton de Kock is an explosive wicketkeeper batsman who likes to play aggressively from the start.

Overall IPL Batting Statistics

• Total Runs: 3,441
• Highest Score: 140* (vs KKR, 2022)
• Batting Average: 31.28
• Strike Rate: ~134.94
• Centuries: 3
• Half-Centuries: 20+

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Interesting Facts

• Virat Kohli is the only player to score 9 IPL centuries, making him the all-time leader in this record.
• Chris Gayle holds one of the most iconic IPL records with a highest score of 175*, which is also the biggest individual T20 score in history.
• Jos Buttler has maintained an exceptional strike rate above 149, showing his explosive batting style in IPL centuries list.
• Young talents like Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan are already making an impact, each crossing multiple centuries early in their IPL careers.

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আইপিএলে সর্বাধিক সেঞ্চুরি করা ব্যাটসম্যানদের এই তালিকা থেকে স্পষ্ট বোঝা যায় যে, এই টুর্নামেন্টে ধারাবাহিকতা এবং আক্রমণাত্মক ব্যাটিং—দুটোই সমানভাবে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ। Virat Kohli থেকে শুরু করে Jos Buttler, Chris Gayle এবং নতুন প্রজন্মের Shubman Gill পর্যন্ত—সবাই নিজেদের আলাদা স্টাইল এবং ম্যাচ জেতানোর ক্ষমতা দিয়ে IPL ইতিহাসে বিশেষ স্থান করে নিয়েছেন।

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