Sunrisers Hyderabad batter Abhishek Sharma delivered an impressive performance, joining the elite list of the top five highest individual scores in Indian Premier League (IPL) history. His match-winning knock of 141 runs off 44 balls against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Uppal marked a significant turning point for SRH, breaking a losing streak. Alongside the rising star Sharma, the other legendary players who share this remarkable record include Chris Gayle, Brendon McCullum, Quinton de Kock, and AB de Villiers.
Chris Gayle - 175*(66) vs. Pune WarriorsÂ
Chris Gayle has been a trailblazer in setting records, particularly in the T20 format. His explosive innings of 175 not out off 66 balls while playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Pune Warriors is regarded as one of the greatest performances in T20 history. This inning revolutionized batting approaches in the format, paving the way for players to strike at over 200 runs. Gayle still holds the record for the highest individual score in IPL history.
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Brendon McCullum - 158*(73) vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru
The inaugural match of the IPL is forever etched in history thanks to Brendon McCullum's stunning performance. Scoring 158 not out off 73 balls for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, he set a record that stood for many years until Chris Gayle surpassed it. This inning exemplified a dominant batting display during a time when bowlers were generally performing well.
Abhishek Sharma - 141(55) vs. Punjab KingsÂ
Abhishek Sharma's remarkable innings lifted the spirits of SRH fans and players during a challenging phase of the tournament, as the team faced four consecutive losses. His match-winning performance against PBKS will be remembered as the highest chase will be remembered as the highest chase score in IPL historyscore in IPL history, showcasing his ability to rise to the occasion.
Quinton de Kock - 140*(70) vs. Kolkata Knight RidersÂ
Quinton de Kock is a surprising addition to this list, known for his ability to rapidly find form. In a thrilling match against his current team, Kolkata Knight Riders, while playing for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in 2022, he scored an unbeaten 140 runs off just 70 balls, leading LSG to victory by a narrow margin of 2 runs.
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AB de Villiers - 133*(59) vs. Mumbai Indians
AB de Villiers delivered spectacular innings against the favored Mumbai Indians during the 2015 season. Alongside Virat Kohli, he built a record partnership against a formidable bowling attack, securing a memorable win at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. This innings is recorded as the fifth highest score by a batter in IPL history.
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