In the world of cricket, records are meant to be broken, but some remain untouched for eternity. The Indian Premier League (IPL) has seen its fair share of breathtaking performances and nail-biting finishes over the years, but some IPL records have stood the test of time and continue to defy all odds. These records are a testament to the sheer grit, determination, and skill of the players who have etched their names in IPL history. From massive sixes to impossible run chases, the IPL has witnessed some of the most awe-inspiring moments that have left fans gasping for more.
In this blog post, we take you on a journey through the top 10 unbreakable IPL records that have become folklore, etched in the annals of cricket history.
Top 10 Unbreakable IPL Records
Highest Partnership [229 runs]
The year was 2016, and the IPL was in full swing. The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) were facing off against the Gujarat Lions (GL), and it was a match that would be talked about for years to come. Why, you ask? Well, RCB’s batting duo, Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers, put on an absolutely incredible performance. They formed an unbeaten partnership of 229 runs for the 2nd wicket, breaking the record for the highest partnership in IPL history. It was a true display of skill and power, with Kohli leading the charge by scoring an unbeaten 109 runs off just 55 balls. But let’s not forget about de Villiers, who played an equally impressive innings, scoring an unbeaten 129 runs off 52 balls, including a whopping 12 sixes and 10 fours. Together, their partnership propelled RCB to a mammoth total of 248/3, which is still the Third-highest team total in IPL history. It was an incredible feat, showcasing the sheer class, skill, and dominance of two of the greatest T20 batsmen of all time.
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Fastest Fifty in IPL History [13 Balls]
Yashasvi Jaiswal made history in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on May 11, 2023, while playing for the Rajasthan Royals against the Kolkata Knight Riders. He hit the fastest fifty ever recorded in the IPL, achieving this incredible milestone in just 13 balls. This broke the previous record held by Pat Cummins and KL Rahul.
Not only that, but Jaiswal also shares the record for the second joint-fastest fifty in T20 cricket with Mirza Ahsan from Austria, Marcus Trescothick from Somerset, and Sunil Narine from the Comilla Victorians. The fastest fifty in T20 cricket overall is jointly held by Yuvraj Singh, Chris Gayle, and Hazratullah Zaza
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Most Number of Hat-tricks by a Player [3 Hat-tricks]
The player with the most number of hat-tricks in IPL history is Amit Mishra, with three hat-tricks to his name. He achieved his first hat-trick in the inaugural season of IPL in 2008 while playing for the Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) against the Deccan Chargers.
Mishra’s second hat-trick came in 2011 while playing for Delhi Daredevils against Kings XI Punjab, and his third hat-trick came in 2013, again while playing for Delhi Daredevils, against the Pune Warriors India.
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Most runs Conceded as a Bowler [70 runs]
Basil Thampi, an Indian fast bowler, holds the unfortunate record of conceding the most runs in a single match in the history of IPL. This occurred during the 2018 season when Thampi was playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad against the Royal Challengers Bangalore at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Thampi had a forgettable day as he went for a staggering 66 runs in his four overs. His figures from the match read 0/70, which is the second-highest number of runs conceded in a single innings in IPL history. The Royal Challengers Bangalore’s batsmen hit him for nine fours and four sixes in the match, putting a dent in Thampi’s confidence.
Despite Thampi’s poor performance, Sunrisers Hyderabad managed to pull off a 5-run win against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
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Most Wickets on Debut match [6 Wickets]
Alzarri Joseph made his IPL debut in 2019 for the Mumbai Indians against the Sunrisers Hyderabad, and he went on to create one of the most impressive IPL records ever. In his very first match, Joseph put on a sensational bowling display and picked up six wickets for just 12 runs in 3.4 overs. His incredible performance helped the Mumbai Indians restrict the Sunrisers Hyderabad to just 96 runs and win the match by 40 runs.
Joseph’s figures of 6/12 are not only the best bowling figures by a debutant in IPL history but also one of the best overall figures in IPL records. His impressive debut earned him the “Player of the Match” award and made him an instant hero among Mumbai Indians fans.
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Most number of Sixes in One Match [17 Sixes]
Chris Gayle holds the record for hitting the most number of sixes in a single match in IPL history. The destructive West Indian batsman achieved the feat while playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore against the Pune Warriors in 2013. Gayle hit a staggering 17 sixes during his unbeaten knock of 175 runs off just 66 balls, which is also the highest individual score in IPL history.
Gayle’s incredible knock powered RCB to a mammoth total of 263/5 in their 20 overs, which is the highest team total in IPL history. Gayle’s 17 sixes in a single match is also a record that still stands to this day, demonstrating his incredible power and ability to clear the ropes with ease.
Most Runs by a Batsman in an Over [37 runs]
Chris Gayle achieved the feat in 2011 while playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Pune Warriors India. He smashed 5 sixes and a four, which helped him reach his century in just 30 balls, the fastest century in IPL history at that time.
Ravindra Jadeja equaled Gayle’s record in the 2021 IPL while playing for Chennai Super Kings against Royal Challengers Bangalore. He hit 5 sixes and a four in the last over bowled by Harshal Patel, which helped him reach his half-century in just 25 balls.
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Most consecutive matches won by a team [10 Matches]
Kolkata Knight Riders hold the record for the most consecutive matches won by a team in IPL history, winning 10 matches in a row during the 2014-15 season.
Most Runs in an IPL Season [973 runs]
In 2016, the dashing Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Captain, Virat Kohli, set a new record for scoring the most runs in a single IPL season.
Kohli’s incredible season saw him amass an astonishing 973 runs in just 16 matches, averaging 81.08 with a strike rate of 152.03. He smashed four centuries and seven half-centuries during the season, showcasing his supreme talent and class as a batsman.
Kohli’s run-scoring spree helped RCB reach the IPL final that year, and he was deservedly awarded the Player of the Tournament award for his outstanding performances. His record of most runs in a single IPL season still stands to this day, and it will take an extraordinary effort from any batsman to surpass it.
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Fastest Century in IPL History [30 Balls]
The fastest century in IPL history was scored by Chris Gayle in just 30 balls while playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Pune Warriors in 2013. Gayle’s blistering knock included 7 fours and a whopping 17 sixes, and he reached his century with a single off the 30th ball he faced. Gayle’s innings propelled RCB to a mammoth total of 263/5, which is the highest team total in IPL history.
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