Uncapped players have often shined in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with their outstanding performances throughout its long history, demonstrating that brilliance has no bounds. With their dashing strokeplay and hitting ability, these unsung heroes have made a lasting impression on the league. Take a look at five uncapped players with the highest scores in IPL.
Player | Run scored | Team |
Yashasvi Jaiswal | 124 | RR |
Paul Valthaty | 120* | PBKS |
Shaun Marsh | 115 | PBKS |
Manish Pandey | 115* | RCB |
Rajat Patidar | 114* | RCB |
Yashasvi Jaiswal – 124
Yashasvi Jaiswal shined in the IPL 2023. He displayed his talent in a match against Mumbai Indians (MI) when he scored 124 off 62 to be the best innings by an uncapped player in IPL history.
Paul Valthaty – 120*
CSK chose to bat first and gave the hosts a target of 189. But, Punjab Kings’ batter Paul Valthaty was at their best when he scored an excellent unbeaten 120 off 63 balls.
Shaun Marsh – 115
Shaun Marsh, an Australian southpaw, was one of the Punjab Kings’ most reliable batters ever. In the tournament’s first year, he took home the Orange Cap. At his team’s home field, Marsh performed a superb knock against the eventual champs. The uncapped player scored 115 in a match against Rajasthan Royals in Mohali.
Manish Pandey – 114*
Manish Pandey was the first Indian batter in the history of IPL to smash a century. He bagged an unbeaten 114 off 73 balls in IPL 2009. He was playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Delhi Capitals.
Rajat Patidar – 112*(54) vs LSG
In IPL 2022, Rajat Patidar smashed an unbeaten 112 off 54 balls in a match against Lucknow Super Giants. He hit 12 fours and 7 sixes at Eden Gardens.