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 the tournament so far.

IPL Captains who Scored More Centuries

Brendon McCullum is the first batsmen in Indian Premier League (IPL) history to score a century. He scored this century on April 18, 2008, playing for the Kolkata Knight Riders against the Royal Challengers Bangalore. McCullum scored an unbeaten 158 runs off just 73 balls, leading his team to a comprehensive victory.

1. Sachin Tendulkar

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.

2. Virender Sehwag

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.

3.Adam Gilchrist

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.

4. Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli is one of the greatest batsmen in the world and has been the 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.

5.David Warner

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. KL Rahul

As of 24 September 2020, KL Rahul is currently holding the record for the most recent IPL century by a captain. It was decided to host the match at Dubai international cricket stadium due to the rise of covid in India. 

Against Royal Challengers Bangalore, the captain scored an unbeatable knock of 132* in just 69 balls, which is an unmatchable score. As this was the first time KL Rahul was leading the team, he scored a century and contributed towards the victory of the team and it was an unforgettable experience. 

8. Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is one of the most successful captains in the history of Indian cricket and has been the captain of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team since 2008. He has scored two centuries in the IPL, with the highest score of 109 not out. He achieved this feat in a match against the Mumbai Indians in 2012. Dhoni’s other century in the IPL was against the Rajasthan Royals in 2019, where he scored 75 not out and led his team to a comfortable victory.

9. Shaun Marsh

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.

Analysis of the Centuries Scored by IPL Captains

Looking at the list of IPL captains who have scored centuries, it is evident that Virat Kohli has been the most prolific in this aspect. With five centuries to his name, he has set a high standard for other captains to follow.

David Warner and Mahendra Singh Dhoni have also been impressive with their batting performances, having scored four and two centuries respectively. Virender Sehwag and Shaun Marsh may have scored only one century each, but their innings were memorable and helped their teams win matches.

Conclusion

Scoring a century in the IPL by captain is a significant achievement, and it requires a great deal of skill and determination. Only a few IPL captains have managed to achieve this feat, with Virat Kohli being the most prolific with five centuries to his name.

David Warner and Mahendra Singh Dhoni have also been impressive with their batting performances. Virender Sehwag and Shaun Marsh may have scored only one century each, but their innings were memorable and helped their teams win matches.