1. Virat Kohli (RCB): In the 2016 IPL season, Virat Kohli was in exceptional form, scoring 4 centuries for Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 100* (vs Gujarat Lions), 108* (vs Rising Pune Supergiants), 109 (vs Gujarat Lions), and 113 (vs Kings XI Punjab). He amassed a record 973 runs in 16 matches at an average of 81.08 and a strike rate of 152.03, including 4 centuries and 7 fifties. Despite his brilliant performance, RCB lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final by 8 runs. Kohli’s 4 centuries in a single season remain an IPL record. (Image Credits: PTI)
2. Jos Buttler (RR): In the 2022 IPL season, Jos Buttler matched Virat Kohli’s record of 4 centuries in a single season, playing for Rajasthan Royals. His centuries were 100 (vs Mumbai Indians), 103 (vs Kolkata Knight Riders), 116 (vs Delhi Capitals), and an unbeaten 106 (vs Royal Challengers Bangalore). Buttler scored a total of 863 runs in 17 matches, with an average of 57.53 and a strike rate of 149.05. His performance helped Rajasthan Royals reach the final, but they lost to Gujarat Titans. Buttler won the Orange Cap for scoring the most runs in IPL 2022. (Image Credits: PTI)
3. Shubman Gill (GT): In the 2023 IPL season, Shubman Gill scored 3 centuries for Gujarat Titans: 101 (vs Sunrisers Hyderabad), 104* (vs Royal Challengers Bangalore), and 129 (vs Mumbai Indians). He amassed 890 runs in 17 matches with an average of 59.33 and a strike rate of 157.80, including 3 centuries and 4 half-centuries. Gill’s stellar performance helped Gujarat Titans reach the IPL final, making him the third player with the most centuries in a single season, after Virat Kohli and Jos Buttler. (Image Credits: PTI)
4. Chris Gayle (RCB): In the 2011 IPL season, Chris Gayle scored 2 centuries for Royal Challengers Bangalore: 102* (vs Kolkata Knight Riders) and 107 (vs Kings XI Punjab). He was RCB’s leading run scorer with 608 runs in 12 matches, averaging 67.33 and a strike rate of 183.13, which included 2 centuries and 3 fifties. (Image Credits: Getty)
5. Shane Watson (CSK): In the 2018 IPL season, Shane Watson scored 2 centuries for Chennai Super Kings: 106 (vs Rajasthan Royals) and 117* (vs Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final). He scored 555 runs in 15 innings at an average of 39.64 and a strike rate of 154.59, along with 6 wickets. Watson’s match-winning 117* in the final was key to CSK’s victory in their comeback season after a two-year ban. (Image Credits: X/ @ShaneRWatson33)
6. Hashim Amla (PBKS): In the 2017 IPL season, Hashim Amla scored 2 centuries for Punjab Kings (Kings XI Punjab): 104* (vs Mumbai Indians) and 104 (vs Gujarat Lions). He scored 420 runs in 10 innings at an average of 60 and a strike rate of 149.14, including 2 centuries and a half-century. Amla’s skillful shotmaking and clever use of the crease proved that he could excel in T20 cricket despite not relying on power hitting. (Image Credits: Getty)
7. Virat Kohli (RCB): In the 2023 IPL season, Virat Kohli bounced back strongly after a tough 2022. He scored two back-to-back centuries, including his 6th IPL century against SRH in a successful chase of 187. Kohli’s 7th IPL century came against Gujarat Titans in Bengaluru, where he scored 101* off 61 balls, hitting just one six. Despite his brilliant knock, RCB lost the match as they failed to defend 197, losing by five balls. (Image Credits: PTI)
8. Shikhar Dhawan (DC): Shikhar Dhawan made history in IPL 2020 as the first batter to score back-to-back IPL centuries in consecutive matches. He followed up an unbeaten 101* off 58 balls against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) with another stellar performance, scoring an unbeaten 106 off 61 balls against Punjab. (Image Credits: X/@ICC)
Published at : 27 Jan 2025 11:07 AM (IST)
