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Most Centuries in IPL
Virat Kohli holds the record for the most centuries in IPL history, scoring a total of 8 centuries across multiple seasons. Following him, Jos Buttler and Chris Gayle are among the leading players with the most centuries in IPL, known for their consistency and ability to convert innings into big scores. This century records list highlights some of the most impactful batting performances in the tournament, where players have delivered match-winning innings under pressure. Apart from overall records, fans also track milestones like the most IPL centuries in one season, where players dominate a single edition with exceptional form. Below, we have provided a complete overview of the most centuries in IPL, including top players and record-breaking achievements.
Updated 3rd April 2026
Most Centuries in IPL History
| PLAYER | 100S | MAT | INNS | RUNS | HS | AVG | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Virat Kohli | 8 | 257 | 257 | 8,634 | 113 | 39.79 | 132.71 |
Jos Buttler | 7 | 119 | 119 | 4,120 | 124 | 40.00 | 149.38 |
Chris Gayle | 6 | 139 | 139 | 4,954 | 175 | 39.95 | 149.04 |
KL Rahul | 5 | 135 | 135 | 5,212 | 132 | 46.54 | 136.26 |
Shane Watson | 4 | 144 | 144 | 3,874 | 117 | 30.99 | 137.91 |
Shubman Gill | 4 | 115 | 115 | 3,866 | 129 | 39.45 | 138.72 |
David Warner | 4 | 183 | 183 | 6,546 | 126 | 40.66 | 139.66 |
Sanju Samson | 3 | 171 | 171 | 4,676 | 119 | 30.76 | 138.75 |
AB de Villiers | 3 | 168 | 168 | 5,095 | 133 | 39.80 | 151.91 |
Rishabh Pant | 2 | 123 | 123 | 3,553 | 128 | 34.16 | 147.61 |
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FAQs
Who has scored the most centuries in IPL history?
Virat Kohli holds the record for the most centuries in IPL history, showcasing remarkable consistency and the ability to convert starts into big scores over multiple seasons.
What is the record for most IPL centuries in one season?
The record for the most IPL centuries in a single season is held by Virat Kohli, who scored 4 hundreds in one edition, demonstrating dominant form and exceptional batting throughout the tournament.