The IPL has always been synonymous with swashbuckling batting, with batters ruling the 20 overs and playing special innings. Last year’s 2023 edition of the IPL witnessed a record for the most hundreds scored in a single season, with a total of 12 centuries. Gujarat Titans opener Shubman Gill topped the list with three centuries, while RCB legend Virat Kohli recorded two centuries last season.
Since we are discussing the most centuries in IPL, scroll down the list to find out if your favorite player has made the most hundreds or not.
Most Centuries in IPL
| Players | Matches | Inn | 100s |
| Virat Kohli | 244 | 239 | 8 |
| Jos Butler | 102 | 101 | 7 |
| Chris Gayle | 142 | 141 | 5 |
| Lokesh Rahul | 121 | 112 | 4 |
| David Warner | 180 | 180 | 4 |
| Shane Watson | 145 | 141 | 4 |
| AB De Villiers | 184 | 170 | 3 |
| Shubman Gill | 94 | 92 | 3 |
| Sanju Samson | 155 | 151 | 3 |
| Hashim Amla | 16 | 16 | 2 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | 220 | 219 | 2 |
| Quinton de Kock | 99 | 99 | 2 |
| Ajinkya Rahane | 175 | 162 | 2 |
| Brendon McCullum | 109 | 104 | 2 |
| Virender Sehwag | 104 | 104 | 2 |
| Adam Gilchrist | 80 | 80 | 2 |
| Murali Vijay | 106 | 106 | 2 |
| Ben Stokes | 45 | 45 | 2 |
Kohli became the only player to cross the 7,000-run mark. With his two centuries last season, he still holds the record for the most centuries, with 7 tons to his name. His former RCB teammate, West Indian Chris Gayle, ranks second on the list with six centuries to his name.
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IPL 2024 Anticipation
Since the IPL has a history of witnessing amazing knocks, as mentioned earlier, last season saw the most centuries in one season of the IPL.
Additionally, every single season, we see a slight increase in the batting benchmark. Therefore, there is no harm in anticipating that this season, we are certainly going to witness more long-haulers.
It will be interesting to see if Virat Kohli will increase his lead or if some new talent will overtake him in this season.
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