IPL 2018: 5 players who can beat Chris Gayle's record for the highest score in an innings

Chris Lynn

Lynn has the highest Strike Rate amongst the modern-day batsmen

Chris Lynn will be looking to play his fifth season in the IPL this year. He had played in just five matches in his first three seasons but was given a long run in the 2017 season. However, his season was cut short due to injury.

He is presently suffering from an injury and it is not yet confirmed as to whether he would be playing in the IPL this year. He definitely has the ability to surpass Gayle's record of 175 runs in a single innings if he is fit.

The Australian batsman has a century to his name in the Big Bash League. He came close to scoring a century in the IPL last year when he scored a 93 of just 41 balls against Gujarat. He has a strike rate of 158 in the IPL which is much higher than Gayle's and McCullum's, and thus, is definitely a candidate to break Gayle's record