10 instances when an IPL century was scored in a losing cause

#4 Shane Watson - 101 (58) vs Chennai Super Kings, 22nd April 2013

Shane Watson was the cornerstone of the Rajasthan Royals in the initial seasons of the league

Electing to bat first after winning the toss, Rajasthan Royals got off to a perfect start thanks to Shane Watson’s fireworks in the power-play overs. The Australian all-rounder brought up his half-century in just 29 deliveries as Rajasthan seemed to pose a huge challenge to the home team, Chennai Super Kings.

However, the run rate slowed down as the innings progressed as Watto didn’t get support from any of his partners. But that did not stop him as he achieved his first ever three digit score in the IPL. He scored 101 off 58 before departing in the 18th over.

Chasing 186, the Chennai Super Kings were never in trouble as half-centuries from Michael Hussey and Suresh Raina helped them reach the target despite a late outburst by James Faulkner, who picked up 3 wickets in his last spell.