The Indian Premier League (IPL) has changed the entire experience of viewing a cricket match. The most popular cricket league in the world has witnessed many magical and game-changing moments in this tournament. Players have accomplished many unbelievable records in the league that were not even imagined before. Let’s discuss IPL records that have changed the mindset of teams and players in the tournament.
Brendon McCullum 158*
Everyone recalls Brendon McCullum’s incredible 158* innings against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) back in 2008. It was the inaugural season of IPL when McCullum smashed a brilliant maiden IPL century. He holds the IPL record of the first century, playing for Kolkata Kight Riders.
McCullum hit 10 fours and 13 sixes in his 73-ball inning. He helped KKR to win the match against RCB with his best knock in IPL. This innings is also one of the highest knocks in IPL history.
Chris Gayle fastest hundred in IPL
In the IPL 2013, “Universe Boss” Chris Gayle created history by smashing the fastest hundred in IPL in just 30 balls. With an incredible individual score of 175 runs, he assisted Bangalore in shattering the IPL record for the highest team score (263/5). This is also the highest individual knock in IPL history.
Rinku Singh’s five sixes in final over
Young batter Rinku Singh stunned everyone with his five sixes in a row in the last over to help his team, the Kolkata Knight Riders, win a thriller against the Gujarat Titans. He emerged as a match winner in the match and stated that a team can win a match in the last over by chasing 29 runs.