Abhishek Sharma’s Blazing 141: Where Does It Rank Among the Highest IPL Scores?
The IPL has witnessed some jaw-dropping knocks over the years — legendary innings that have defined seasons and left fans in awe. Now, Abhishek Sharma’s stunning 141 off just 55 balls joins the ranks of the tournament’s most iconic performances.
Here’s a look at how his explosive knock stacks up against the highest individual scores in IPL history.
Top 5 Highest Individual Scores in IPL History
1. Chris Gayle – 175 (66 balls)*
RCB vs Pune Warriors | Bengaluru, 2013
No one has come close to touching Chris Gayle’s legendary 175 not out. It remains the highest individual score in both IPL and T20 history. Gayle smashed 13 fours and 17 sixes, reaching his hundred in just 30 balls. He single-handedly powered RCB to 263 for 5, and Pune Warriors never stood a chance.
2. Brendon McCullum – 158 (73 balls)*
KKR vs RCB | Bengaluru, 2008
The innings that launched the IPL into the spotlight. McCullum’s 158 not out in the very first match of IPL history was a one-man demolition job. While the rest of the KKR team contributed just 47 runs, McCullum tore apart the RCB attack with relentless aggression, creating a spectacle that fans still remember.
3. Abhishek Sharma – 141 (55 balls)
SRH vs PBKS | Hyderabad, 2025
Abhishek came into the match with just 51 runs from five innings. But when SRH faced a daunting chase of 246, he rose to the occasion. He hit four boundaries in his first five balls and never looked back. After surviving a dismissal on 32 due to a no-ball, he punished the very next delivery for six. His fifty came off 19 balls, and his century in just 40 — the sixth-fastest in IPL history. His 141 now stands as the highest score ever by an Indian in the IPL, surpassing KL Rahul’s 132* in 2020.
4. Quinton de Kock – 140 (70 balls)*
LSG vs KKR | Navi Mumbai, 2022
De Kock had been in form but hadn’t converted until this game. He dominated the KKR attack from start to finish, scoring freely against both pace and spin. Despite being dropped three times, he made the most of his chances, batting all 20 overs with KL Rahul and taking LSG to a formidable 210 for no loss. That score proved just enough as KKR fell short by two runs.
5. AB de Villiers – 133 (59 balls)*
RCB vs MI | Mumbai, 2015
The only non-opener on this list, AB de Villiers walked in at number three and played a classic innings under pressure. After starting slowly, he picked up pace with clean, calculated hitting. Even the Mumbai crowd couldn’t help but cheer as he tore into the MI bowling attack. His unbeaten 133, despite containing only four sixes, came at a strike rate over 225 and remains one of his most memorable IPL knocks.
Final Thoughts
Abhishek Sharma’s 141 isn’t just a personal record — it’s a significant milestone in IPL history. In a league filled with global T20 legends, an Indian batter has now carved his name into the top three highest scores ever. With performances like this, Abhishek could be on track for a breakout season.
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