KL Rahul lit up April 25, 2026, with a sensational unbeaten 152 off 67 balls for Delhi Capitals against Punjab Kings, marking the highest individual score ever by an Indian in IPL history. His innings was packed with 16 fours and 9 sixes, completely dismantling the opposition bowling lineup. The knock also boosted his IPL 2026 season tally past 200 runs while maintaining a blazing strike rate. However, Rahul’s brilliance is part of a larger legacy of explosive Indian batting in the IPL. Over the years, several Indian players have produced match-winning and record-breaking performances that have defined the league’s history. Take a look at the highest individual scores in IPL history.
| Player | Runs | Team | Opposition | Ground | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL Rahul | 152* | DC | v Punjab Kings | Delhi | 2026 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 141 | SRH | v Punjab Kings | Hyderabad | 2025 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 135* | SRH | v DC | Hyderabad | 2026 |
| Shubman Gill | 129 | GT | v MI | Ahmedabad | 2023 |
| Rishabh Pant | 128* | Delhi Daredevils | v SRH | Delhi | 2018 |
| M Vijay | 127 | CSK | v RR | Chennai | 2010 |
| YBK Jaiswal | 124 | RR | v MI | Wankhede | 2023 |
| Virender Sehwag | 122 | Kings XI | v CSK | Wankhede | 2014 |
| PC Valthaty | 120* | Kings XI | v CSK | Mohali | 2011 |
| SV Samson | 119 | RR | v Punjab Kings | Wankhede | 2021 |
| MK Pandey | 114* | RCB | v Chargers | Centurion | 2009 |
| V Kohli | 113* | RCB | v RR | Jaipur | 2024 |
| V Kohli | 113 | RCB | v Kings XI | Bengaluru | 2016 |
| RM Patidar | 112* | RCB | v LSG | Eden Gardens | 2022 |
| WP Saha | 115* | Kings XI | v KKR | Bengaluru | 2014 |
| KL Rahul | 112* | DC | v GT | Delhi | 2025 |
| Rishabh Pant | 118* | LSG | v RCB | Lucknow | 2025 |
