Most Runs in an Over in IPL History

The first three IPL seasons, from 2008 to 2010, were slower and less aggressive. Captains like Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly, and Shane Warne, known for their red-ball cricket skills, brought a traditional approach to the T20 format. Most matches lacked excitement, except for the thrilling opener between KKR and RCB, where Brendon McCullum smashed an incredible 158 not out. Many players, used to Test or ODI formats found it tough to adjust to the quick pace of T20 cricket.
Things changed drastically from 2011 onwards. The addition of two new teams marked a turning point, and experienced players stepped back, allowing younger talents to shine while mentoring them from behind the scenes. Captains like Gautam Gambhir and Yuvraj Singh brought a fresh, attacking mindset. Teams moved away from cautious strategies, focusing instead on reducing dot balls and maximizing runs. This shift led to high-scoring overs and made the IPL faster, more exciting, and full of energy.
Top 10 Most Runs in an Over in IPL History
Chris Gayle holds several unbroken batting records, including the highest runs scored in a single over. He demolished young Prasanth Parameswaran of Kochi Tuskers Kerala by smashing 37 runs in one over with these figures: 6 (no-ball), 6, 4, 4, 6, 6, 4. In that match, Gayle played a sensational knock of 44 runs off just 16 balls, including 5 sixes and 3 fours, as his team chased down a modest target of 128 runs.
Curious to know who else made it to this list? Check it out below!
Rank | Batter | Bowler | Year | Venue | Runs | Over Figure |
1. | Chris Gayle (RCB) | Prasanth Parameswaran (KTK) | 2011 | Bengaluru | 37 | 6NB 6 4 4 6 6 4 |
2. | Ravindra Jadeja (CSK) | Harshal Patel (RCB) | 2021 | Mumbai | 37 | 6 6NB 6 6 2 6 4 |
3. | Pat Cummins (KKR) | Daniel Sams (MI) | 2022 | Pune | 35 | 6 4 6 6NB 2 4 6 |
4. | Suresh Raina (CSK) | Parvinder Awana (KXIP) | 2014 | Mumbai | 33 | 6 6 4NB 4 4 4 |
5. | Manoj Tiwari & Chris Gayle (KKR) | Ravi Bopara (KXIP) | 2010 | Kolkata | 33 | 1 1 6 6 6 6 4WD 1WD |
6. | Romario Shepherd (MI) | Anrich Nortje (DC) | 2024 | Mumbai | 32 | 4 6 6 6 4 6 |
7. | Saurabh Tiwary & Chris Gayle (RCB) | Rahul Sharma (PWI) | 2012 | Bengaluru | 31 | 1 6 6 6 6 6 |
8. | Rishabh Pant (DC) | Mohit Sharma (GT) | 2024 | Delhi | 31 | 2 1WD 6 4 6 6 6 |
9. | Umesh Yadav & Rinku Singh (KKR) | Yash Dayal (GT) | 2023 | Ahmedabad | 31 | 1 6 6 6 6 6 |
10. | Rahul Tewatia (RR) | Sheldon Cottrell (KXIP) | 2020 | Sharjah | 30 | 6 6 6 6 0 6 |
FAQs
Q: Who scored the most runs in a single over in IPL history?
Chris Gayle holds the record with 37 runs in an over against Kochi Tuskers Kerala in 2011.
Q: Who is tied with Chris Gayle for the most runs in an IPL over?
Ravindra Jadeja scored 37 runs in an over against Harshal Patel of RCB in 2021.
Q: What is the highest number of runs scored in a single IPL over?
The highest is 37 runs, achieved by Chris Gayle (2011) and Ravindra Jadeja (2021).
Q: Who scored 35 runs in an over in IPL?
Pat Cummins scored 35 runs against Daniel Sams of MI in 2022.
Q: What is Rahul Tewatia’s most famous IPL performance?
Rahul Tewatia scored 30 runs in an over against Sheldon Cottrell in IPL 2020, turning the match in Rajasthan Royals’ favor.
Q: How many players have scored 30+ runs in a single IPL over?
Ten instances of players scoring 30+ runs in an over have been recorded in IPL history.
Q: Who hit five consecutive sixes in IPL?
Saurabh Tiwary and Chris Gayle (2012) and Umesh Yadav and Rinku Singh (2023) achieved this feat.
Q: Which bowler conceded the most runs in an IPL over?
Prasanth Parameswaran conceded 37 runs in an over to Chris Gayle in 2011, the highest ever.
Faizan, a seasoned cricket journalist with over 5 years of experience, has made contributions to renowned platforms like ESPNcricinfo, SportsKeeda, Times of India, and Hindustan Times where he covered the IPL and Indian Cricket Team. Using his expertise and experience, he started a new venture, a cricket betting information site, dedicated to delivering insightful analysis and updates to IPL Betting enthusiasts
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