IPL Records: IPL Captains To Score Centuries

Scoring a century in the IPL is very difficult and not many people can do it. It takes a lot of skill and hard work to score a hundred runs in an IPL match.Since the IPL started in 2008, many batsmen have scored 100 runs or more in a match. Only a few of these batsmen were also captains of their teams. This article will list of IPL captains who have scored centuries in IPL History so far.

IPL Captains who Scored More Centuries

In an exciting IPL 2024 Match 39, Ruturaj Gaikwad, the new captain of Chennai Super Kings (CSK), hit a fantastic unbeaten century against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

1. Virat Kohli – 5 Centuries (RCB)

Virat Kohli is one of the greatest batsmen in the world and has been the former captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) team since 2013. He is the only captain in the IPL to score more than one century. In fact, he has scored five centuries in the tournament, with the highest score of 113 runs.

He achieved this feat in a match against the Kings XI Punjab in 2016. Kohli’s other centuries in the IPL include 100 not out against the Gujarat Lions in 2016, 108 against the Rising Pune Supergiants in 2016, 109 against the Gujarat Lions in 2019, and 100 not out against the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2020.

2. KL Rahul 3 centuries (1 for Punjab and 2 for LSG)

KL Rahul, captain of Punjab Kings, scored a fantastic 132* against Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2020 in Dubai. He faced 69 balls, hitting 14 fours and seven sixes at a strike rate of 191.30, helping Punjab Kings score 206/3. RCB was bowled out for 109 in reply.

Rahul’s next century as captain was for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2022 against Mumbai Indians, scoring an unbeaten 103* from 60 balls with nine fours and five sixes. Lucknow posted 199/4 and won by 18 runs.

In the same IPL 2022 season, Rahul scored another unbeaten 103* from 62 balls against Mumbai Indians, hitting 14 fours and five sixes. Lucknow scored 168/6 and won as Mumbai was restricted to 132/8.

3. Sachin Tendulkar –  1 century (MI)

IPL history includes the first captain to score a century, none other than master blaster Sachin Tendulkar who scored the first century in the history of IPL. 

He scored century on April 15, 2011, playing for the Mumbai Indians against the Kochi Tuskers Kerala at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Tendulkar scored an unbeaten 100 runs off just 66 balls, leading his team to a comfortable victory.

4. Virender Sehwag – 1 century (Delhi)

Virender Sehwag, the former captain of the Delhi Daredevils, is the second Indian captain to score a century in the second edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). He made this century on May 5, 2011, playing against the Deccan Chargers at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.Sehwag scored a scintillating 119 runs off just 56 deliveries, leading his team to a comfortable victory.

5.Adam Gilchrist – 1 century (Delhi)

Adam Gilchrist, the former Australian cricketer, is the first overseas captain to score a century in IPL history. He Scored century as captan on May 17, 2011, playing for the Kings XI Punjab against the Royal Challengers Bangalore. Gilchrist scored a brilliant 106 runs off just 55 deliveries, leading his team to a convincing victory.

6.David Warner – 1 century (SRH)

David Warner is an Australian cricketer who has been the captain of the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) team since 2015. He is known for his aggressive batting style and has scored four centuries in the IPL. His highest score in the tournament is 126 runs, which he achieved in a match against the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2017.

Warner’s other centuries in the IPL include 109 not out against the Deccan Chargers in 2012, 107 against the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2010, and 100 not out against the Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2014.

7. Shaun Marsh – 1 century (RR)

Shaun Marsh is an Australian cricketer who was the captain of the Kings XI Punjab team in 2008. He scored the first century in the IPL, with a score of 115 not out in a match against the Rajasthan Royals. Marsh’s century helped his team to a comfortable victory, and he was named the Man of the Match for his outstanding performance.

8.Ruturaj Gaikwad – 1 century (CSK)

Ruturaj Gaikwad has made a strong start as the captain of Chennai Super Kings (CSK). In eight matches, he has scored 349 runs with an average of 58.16 and a strike rate over 140, showing his ability to perform under pressure.

Gaikwad’s consistent IPL performance isn’t new. Over his IPL career, he has scored 2146 runs in 60 matches, averaging 41.26. He has hit two centuries and 16 half-centuries, proving his skill in scoring big runs and contributing to his team’s success.

Centuries Scored by IPL Captains

Among IPL captains who have scored centuries, Virat Kohli stands out with five centuries, setting a high standard for others.