Most Hundreds in IPL - Kohli Leads the All-Time Centuries List

Virat Kohli holds the record for the most hundreds in IPL history, making him the leading centurion in the tournament.
📊 Most Hundreds in IPL (Top Players List)
| Player | 100s | Highest Score | Teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 8 | 113* | RCB |
| Jos Buttler | 7 | 124 | RR |
| Chris Gayle | 6 | 175* | RCB, PBKS, KKR |
| KL Rahul | 4 | 132* | PBKS, LSG, SRH |
| David Warner | 4 | 126 | SRH, DC |
| Shubman Gill | 4 | 129 | GT, KKR |
| Shane Watson | 4 | 117* | CSK, RR |
| AB de Villiers | 3 | 133* | RCB |
| Sanju Samson | 3 | 119 | RR |
👉 Kohli leads the list, closely followed by Buttler and Gayle


🏏 Why IPL Centuries Are Special
- T20 format = limited overs
- High risk batting
- Pressure situations
👉 Scoring a century in IPL is considered a rare achievement
🔥 Top IPL Centurions Explained
🥇 Virat Kohli – 8 Hundreds
- Most centuries in IPL history
- Loyal to RCB
- Peak season: 2016 (4 centuries)
🥈 Jos Buttler – 7 Hundreds
- Explosive opener
- Known for fast scoring
- Key player for Rajasthan Royals
🥉 Chris Gayle – 6 Hundreds
- Highest IPL score: 175*
- Fastest century in IPL
- One of the most destructive T20 players
⚔️ Kohli vs Buttler vs Gayle
| Player | 100s | Style |
|---|---|---|
| Kohli | 8 | Consistency |
| Buttler | 7 | Aggression |
| Gayle | 6 | Power hitting |
👉 Different styles, same dominance
📈 IPL Century Trends
- Openers score most centuries
- Powerplay advantage
- Flat pitches help big scores
🔗 Related Records
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- Most fifties in T20Is record
- Virat Kohli 0th ball wicket record
- MS Dhoni most not outs in ODIs record
Note: All statistics are updated as of March 2026.
FAQs
Who has the most hundreds in IPL history?
Virat Kohli holds the record with 8 centuries.
Who is second in most IPL centuries?
Jos Buttler is second with 7 centuries.
What is the highest score in IPL?
Chris Gayle holds the record with 175*.
How many IPL centuries does KL Rahul have?
KL Rahul has scored 4 centuries in IPL.
Which team has most IPL centuries?
RCB has produced the most IPL centuries.
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