The IPL has witnessed breathtaking batting displays since its inception in 2008, but only a elite few have crossed the three-century mark. As the league enters its 18th season, let’s celebrate the top three batsmen whose IPL centuries have become the stuff of legend, complete with season-by-season breakdowns and career stats that highlight their supremacy.
Virat Kohli holds joint pride of place with eight IPL tons, a record unmatched in isolation. His purple patch came in 2016 for RCB, where four centuries fueled 973 runs in 16 games at 81.08. The boundaries flowed—83 fours and 38 sixes—as he chased down massive totals with ruthless efficiency.
Kohli’s full IPL stats are staggering: 267 matches, 8,661 runs at 39.54, eight centuries, and 63 fifties. No one has scored more runs in the tournament, cementing his legacy.
Jos Buttler matches Kohli’s eight centuries, with his standout IPL 2022 for Rajasthan Royals. Four hundreds in 17 matches yielded 863 runs at 57.53, backed by 83 fours and 45 massive sixes. Buttler’s flair turned games on their head.
Over 121 matches, he has 4,120 runs at 40, including seven centuries and 24 half-centuries. His dual role as opener and finisher makes him indispensable.
Shubman Gill’s rise has been meteoric, hitting four centuries already. In IPL 2023 with Gujarat Titans, three tons powered 890 runs in 17 games at 59.33, with 85 fours and 33 sixes. He topped the run charts that year.
Gill’s career tally: 118 matches, 3,866 runs at 39.44, four centuries, 26 fifties. These icons not only shatter records but redefine what’s possible in T20 cricket, keeping IPL fans on the edge of their seats.