Top 5 Batsmen With The Most Centuries In The IPL History: The platform of India Premier League (IPL) has always been the biggest medium for batsmen to showcase their talent. Similarly, scoring a century in this league is considered a milestone for any batsman. The record of scoring most centuries in the history of IPL is in the name of Royal Challengers Bangalore's star batsman Virat Kohli. Apart from them, names of two Indian and two foreign players are included in this special list. Here we are going to tell about those top-5 players who have achieved this feat.
Top-5 batsmen who scored most centuries in IPL
1. Virat Kohli – 8 centuries
Royal Challengers Bangalore's veteran batsman Virat Kohli is the batsman who has scored the most centuries in IPL history. Since his debut in 2008, he has scored 8 centuries in this league. Virat gave a historic performance in the 2016 season and scored 4 centuries in a single season, which seems like an unbreakable record. He has scored a total of more than 8,661 runs in 268 matches.
2. Jos Buttler – 7 centuries
England's explosive wicketkeeper batsman Jos Buttler is at second position in this list. Butler has scored a total of 7 centuries while playing for Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals and now Gujarat Titans. The season of 2022 was the best of his career, in which he equaled Virat Kohli's record of most 4 centuries in a season.
3. Chris Gayle – 6 centuries
West Indies' legendary batsman Chris Gayle has been one of the most dangerous batsmen of the IPL. Gayle has scored 6 centuries in his IPL career. He has the highest individual score in IPL history (175 runs not out), which he made against Pune Warriors in 2013.
4. KL Rahul – 5 centuries
KL Rahul, playing for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026, is at number four in this list. Rahul has so far scored a total of 5 centuries while playing for different franchises (like LSG, PBKS and RCB). His technique and ability to play big shots make him the best batsman in this format.
5. Shubman Gill – 4 centuries
In IPL 2026, Gujarat Titans captain Shubhman Gill has made his place in this list in a very short time. Gill has scored 4 centuries in the IPL so far. While playing for Gujarat Titans in the 2023 season, he batted brilliantly and won the Orange Cap.
