(Updated) List of Highest Individual Scores In IPL Run-Chases

The IPL has been witness to numerous unforgettable individual performances, especially in successful run chases. The record for the highest individual score by a player was previously held by Paul Valthaty, who blazed his way to 120 runs off 63 balls for PBKS.

Abhishek Sharma delivered a historic knock, smashing 141 off 55 balls—the highest individual score by an Indian in IPL history and the highest ever in a run chase. He also registered the third-fastest century in a chase, reaching the milestone in just 40 balls, behind only Yusuf Pathan’s 37-ball tonne in 2010.

In a remarkable display of skill and determination, Stoinis guided LSG to a stunning six-wicket victory, chasing down a challenging target of 211 runs. His innings not only secured the win for his team but also marked his maiden IPL century and established the highest-ever individual score in an IPL run chase.

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Highest Individual Scores In IPL Run-Chases till 2025

Abhishek Sharma’s blistering 141 off just 55 balls has etched his name in the IPL record books. It is now the highest individual score by an Indian in the tournament’s history and also the highest ever while chasing.

He reached his century in just 40 balls—making it the third-fastest century in a run chase in IPL history, behind Yusuf Pathan’s iconic 37-ball tonne in 2010 against the Mumbai Indians.

Adding to the fireworks, Abhishek smashed 10 sixes—his most in a single IPL innings and the second-most by any player during a chase. Remarkably, he hadn’t hit a single six in his previous five innings.

Next is Marcus Stoinis of the Lucknow Super Giants, who added his name to this esteemed list with a sensational knock of 124 not out from 63 deliveries against the Chennai Super Kings in an IPL 2024 clash.

In a remarkable display of skill and determination, Stoinis guided LSG to a stunning six-wicket victory, chasing down a challenging target of 211 runs. His innings not only secured the win for his team but also marked his maiden IPL century and established the highest-ever individual score in an IPL run chase.

Virender Sehwag made a significant impact with his maiden IPL century for Delhi Daredevils against the Deccan Chargers. His brilliant innings of 119 runs off 56 deliveries, embellished with 13 boundaries and 6 maximums, steered DD to victory following a shaky start. Sehwag's stellar performance underscored his role as a match-winner in crucial run-chases.

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In another notable instance, Rajasthan Royals' Sanju Samson left a lasting impression in IPL run-chases during his debut as full-time captain.

Samson's remarkable innings of 119 runs from 63 deliveries nearly propelled RR to a historic victory in a high-scoring thriller, falling just four runs short in a chase of 222. His aggressive display, featuring 12 fours and 7 sixes, showcased his leadership and batting prowess under pressure.

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