Most Centuries in IPL History
There are many players who have written their names in the history books of cricket, but they are only a few who have maintained their class throughout all editions of IPL. Here are five players who have been outstanding throughout all seasons of the Indian Premier League and dominated the shortest format of cricket.
These players score consistently and whenever they get an opportunity they score big. Here are the top 5 players with the Most Hundreds in IPL history.
List of Top 5 Players with Most Centuries in IPL
#5. AB De Villiers: (03 Centuries)
AB De Villiers is one of the biggest names in cricket. The former South African batsmen may have retired from the international format but he continues to mesmerize the audience with his unique batting abilities. He has been of the best batsmen for his franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore and his three tons bring him at the number five on the list for top 5 players with the most hundreds in IPL history.
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#4. Shane Watson: (04 Centuries)
The Australian all-rounder has proved his worth as one of the most valuable players in the shortest format of the game. Shane has played amazingly well for all the three franchises that he has been a part of, very few will argue on the fact that CSK yellow suits Shane Watson the most. He has been in one of the most amazing performers for Chennai Super Kings and bags the number four spot on the list for the top 5 players with the most number of centuries in IPL history.
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#3. David Warner: (04 Centuries)
The second Australian to make it into the list. He gets the number 4 spot on the list for the top 5 players with the most number of centuries in IPL history due to his better strike rate and average in comparison to Watson. Warner has been just fantastic in the Indian Premier League, the sight of David Warner is enough to get any bowler a tad nervous. David has been amazing for both the franchises he has played for. Delhi Daredevils was the place where the foundation was laid before he became an integral part of Sunrises Hyderabad.
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#2. Virat Kohli: (05 Centuries)
The greatest batsmen of this generation, Virat Kohli is at number 2 in the list of most hundreds in IPL. The RCB and India captain is always a treat to watch when he gets going and more often than not it is he who makes the difference. He has been dominating bowlers ever since the word go. Being successful in the shorter format by playing orthodox cricket is something only a few cricketers have mastered. King Kohli has touched the 100 run mark 5 times in the IPL history, 4 of which came in the 2016 edition when he single-handedly took his team to the finals.
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#1. Chris Gayle: (06 Centuries)
Chris Gayle is a name that every bowler fears when it comes to T20 cricket. He has been demolishing them ever since he joined RCB. He has the highest individual score of 175* in IPL history. The West Indian Left-handed batsman has the highest number of sixes in the IPL. He has been the biggest blockbuster to have graced the stage of IPL. He might have swapped jersey and now is part of Kings XI Punjab but is still capable of hammering the ball out of the park. Gayle tops the chart with as many as 6 centuries to his name in the IPL.
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