Ranking the 10 greatest moments in IPL history

#2 CSK’s triumphant return

Chennai Super Kings

CSK was banned for two years from participating in the IPL. Hence, their return was met with great appreciation from the fans. Even the players looked emotional and why not, it was an emotional moment for everyone involved.

Hence, they were as determined as ever to win the coveted trophy after two years’ absence. CSK remained on a roll throughout the tournament and looked unstoppable. They finished in second place on the points table and even the reached the final. After defeating SRH in the final, CSK captured the IPL title for their third time.

This moment will always be remembered as one of the greatest moments in IPL history because of the amount of emotion involved. CSK rose to glory and reclaimed their throne as the most successful IPL franchise in history.

#1 Chris Gayle's 175

Chris Gayle

For many years, Brendon McCullum’s 158 remained the highest individual score in T20 cricket. However, on April 23, 2013, that all was about to change when Royal Challengers Bangalore took on the Pune Warriors India.

After winning the toss and electing to field first, PWI soon realized their mistake. Chris Gayle looked in scintillating form has he hammered bowlers to all part of the ground. He scored the fastest century in T20 cricket reaching his century off just 30 balls.

Chris Gayle finished on a mammoth 175 from 66 balls with 13 fours and 17 sixes helping his team post the highest total in IPL history (263/5).

This knock is one of the most memorable knocks you will ever see due to the sheer destruction involved. While most teams struggle to score 175 in an inning, Chris Gayle single-handedly scored 175 all by himself.

In return, PWI didn’t put up much of a fight and finished their innings at 133/9 in 20 overs giving RCB the win by 130 runs.

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