The Indian Premier League (IPL) has witnessed numerous remarkable feats since its inception in 2008. Here are some of the most notable records and achievements in IPL history:
Team Records
Most Titles: Both Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians have each won five titles, making them the most successful teams in IPL history. Kolkata Knight Riders follow with three titles1.
Highest Total: The highest team score in an IPL match is 287 runs, achieved by Sunrisers Hyderabad against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 15, 20241.
Lowest Total: Royal Challengers Bengaluru holds the record for the lowest total, scoring just 49 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders on April 23, 2017.
Batting Records
Most Runs: Virat Kohli is the all-time leading run-scorer in IPL history, amassing 8,063 runs as of May 20241.
Highest Individual Score: Chris Gayle set the record for the highest individual score with an unbeaten 175 runs against Pune Warriors on April 23, 201312.
Fastest Century: Chris Gayle also holds the record for the fastest century in IPL history, reaching 100 runs off just 30 balls during a match in 20132.
Most Centuries: Virat Kohli has scored the most centuries in IPL, with a total of eight centuries to his name1.
Bowling Records
Most Wickets: Yuzvendra Chahal is the leading wicket-taker in IPL history, with a total of 205 wickets1.
Best Bowling Figures: Alzarri Joseph recorded the best bowling figures in a match with 6 wickets for just 12 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 6, 201912.
Most Wickets in a Season: Harshal Patel and Dwayne Bravo share the record for most wickets in a single season, each taking 32 wickets during their respective seasons (2021 and 2013)1.
Fielding Records
Most Dismissals by a Wicket-Keeper: MS Dhoni leads this category with a total of 190 dismissals throughout his IPL career1.
Most Catches: Virat Kohli holds the record for the most catches as a fielder, totaling 114 catches during his IPL tenure1.
Awards and Honors
Orange Cap: Awarded to the highest run-scorer each season, Virat Kohli was the most recent winner in 2024 with 741 runs1.
Purple Cap: This award goes to the highest wicket-taker each season; Harshal Patel won it in 2024 with 24 wickets1.
These records highlight not only individual brilliance but also team achievements that have contributed to making the IPL one of the most exciting and competitive cricket leagues globally.
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