Virat Kohli holds the record for having the most hundreds in the IPL. He has made the most hundred centuries in IPL history. In 2023, he hit two centuries back-to-back and then got another century in the 2024 IPL season.
However, it’s challenging for cricketers in just 20 overs, with almost no time to get ready, they have to start hitting hard right away to score lots of runs quickly.
Hitting 100 runs in an IPL match doesn’t happen often, but a few players have done it many times. We’ve made a list of the cricketers who have made the most centuries in IPL. Keep reading to find out more about these amazing achievements!
Top 50+ Most Hundreds In IPL History
Scoring a century is challenging, but on this list, I’ve ranked the top 25 players who have made their mark by smashing the most hundreds in IPL history.
| Ranking | Player | Matches | Hundreds | Teams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | V Kohli | 252 | 8 | RCB |
| 2 | JC Buttler | 107 | 7 | MI, RR |
| 3 | CH Gayle | 142 | 6 | KKR, KXIP, PBKS, RCB |
| 4 | Shubman Gill | 103 | 4 | GT, KKR |
| 5 | KL Rahul | 132 | 4 | KXIP, LSG, PBKS, RCB, SRH |
| 6 | SR Watson | 145 | 4 | CSK, RCB, RR |
| 7 | DA Warner | 184 | 4 | DC, SRH |
| 8 | SV Samson | 168 | 3 | DC, RR |
| 9 | AB de Villiers | 184 | 3 | DC, RCB |
| 10 | HM Amla | 16 | 2 | KXIP |
| 11 | BA Stokes | 45 | 2 | CSK, RPS, RR |
| 12 | JM Bairstow | 50 | 2 | PBKS, SRH |
| 13 | YBK Jaiswal | 53 | 2 | RR |
| 14 | RD Gaikwad | 66 | 2 | CSK |
| 15 | AC Gilchrist | 80 | 2 | DCH, KXIP |
| 16 | V Sehwag | 104 | 2 | DC, KXIP |
| 17 | M Vijay | 106 | 2 | CSK, DC, KXIP |
| 18 | Q de Kock | 107 | 2 | DC, LSG, MI, RCB, SRH |
| 19 | BB McCullum | 109 | 2 | CSK, GL, KKR, Kochi, RCB |
| 20 | SA Yadav | 150 | 2 | KKR, MI |
| 21 | AM Rahane | 185 | 2 | CSK, DC, KKR, MI, RPS, RR |
| 22 | S Dhawan | 222 | 2 | DC, DCH, MI, PBKS, SRH |
| 23 | RG Sharma | 257 | 2 | DCH, MI |
| 24 | WG Jacks | 8 | 1 | RCB |
| 25 | HC Brook | 11 | 1 | SRH |
| 26 | PC Valthaty | 23 | 1 | KXIP, RR |
| 27 | RM Patidar | 27 | 1 | RCB |
| 28 | TM Head | 25 | 1 | SRH |
| 29 | B Sai Sudharsan | 25 | 1 | GT |
| 30 | C Green | 29 | 1 | MI, RCB |
| 31 | LMP Simmons | 29 | 1 | MI |
| 32 | ST Jayasuriya | 30 | 1 | MI |
| 33 | H Klaasen | 35 | 1 | RCB, RR, SRH |
| 34 | Prabhsimran Singh | 34 | 1 | KXIP, PBKS |
| 35 | KP Pietersen | 36 | 1 | DC, RCB, RPS |
| 36 | A Symonds | 39 | 1 | DCH, MI |
| 37 | VR Iyer | 51 | 1 | KKR |
| 38 | MEK Hussey | 59 | 1 | CSK, MI |
| 39 | D Padikkal | 64 | 1 | LSG, RCB, RR |
| 40 | SE Marsh | 71 | 1 | KXIP |
| 41 | DPMD Jayawardene | 80 | 1 | DCH, Kochi, KXIP |
| 42 | SR Tendulkar | 78 | 1 | MI |
| 43 | MP Stoinis | 96 | 1 | DC, KXIP, LSG, RCB |
| 44 | SPD Smith | 103 | 1 | DC, PWI, RPS, RR |
| 45 | SP Narine | 177 | 1 | KKR |
| 46 | RR Pant | 111 | 1 | DC |
| 47 | MA Agarwal | 127 | 1 | DC, KXIP, PBKS, RCB, RPS, SRH |
| 48 | DA Miller | 130 | 1 | GT, KXIP, RR |
| 49 | WP Saha | 170 | 1 | CSK, GT, KKR, KXIP, SRH |
| 50 | YK Pathan | 174 | 1 | KKR, RR, SRH |
| 51 | MK Pandey | 171 | 1 | DC, KKR, LSG, MI, PWI, RCB, SRH |
| 52 | AT Rayudu | 204 | 1 | CSK, MI |
| 53 | SK Raina | 205 | 1 | CSK, GL |
Who Is The Fastest To Score 100 In IPL?
Chris Gayle holds the record for the fastest century in IPL history, scoring 100 runs in just 30 balls. He achieved this while playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Pune Warriors India in 2013. His innings included 13 fours and 17 sixes, making it one of the most unforgettable moments in IPL history.
Who Scored The First 100 In The IPL?
Brendon McCullum scored the first century in IPL history during the opening match of the 2008 season. While playing for Kolkata Knight Riders against Royal Challengers Bangalore, he smashed an unbeaten 158 off 73 balls and became the first to score 100 in the IPL.
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Conclusion: Virat Kohli Has The Highest Record Of Making Centuries
Virat Kohli holds the record for scoring 8 centuries in IPL. Other iconic players like Chris Gayle and Jos Buttler have also left their mark with explosive innings. Gayle’s record for the fastest century, made in just 30 balls, remains a standout moment in IPL history.
Scoring a century is a rare and remarkable feat, but these players have repeatedly shown their ability to rise to the occasion. This shows that with consistency and practice it is possible and new cricketers can also do it.
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