Top 5 performers in the history of the Indian Premier League

#2 Chris Gayle - Highest individual score in an Innings

Chris Gayle scored the highest individual score in the history of IPL against Pune Warriors India

Regarded as the Universe Boss, Chris Gayle proved why he is nicknamed so when he played a destructive innings against the Pune Warriors India in IPL 2013, creating a plethora of records. The Caribbean opener holds the record for the highest individual score in the history of IPL. Along with that, Gayle also holds the record for the fastest century in the 11 seasons of IPL.

Gayle smashed 175 runs against PWI during the IPL 2013 and became the first player to hit a 170+ score in IPL. Chris Gayle’s innings included 13 fours and 17 long sixes. The Universe Boss just took 17 balls to complete his half-century and added another 50 in just 13 deliveries.

Because of his unbelievable innings of 175 runs from just 66 balls, Christopher Henry Gayle not only holds this record in IPL but also has the highest score when we consider all the T20 competitions around the globe.