Playoff matches are the most crucial phase of the IPL, where every team battles fiercely with the hope of reaching the grand finale. Players know every run can change the fate of their team, and spectators witness the highest quality of cricket in these high-stakes encounters.
Below, in this article we will talk about the players who scored the most runs in a playoff match in IPL. Kindly read the entire article, so that neither information can be left.
IPL Records: Most Runs Scorers in Playoff Matches
| Player | Run (Balls) | SR | Match | Against | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill (GT) | 129 (60) | 215.00 | 2023 Qualifier 2 | MI | Ahmedabad |
| Virender Sehwag (KXIP) | 122 (58) | 210.34 | 2014 Qualifier 2 | CSK | Wankhede |
| Shane Watson (CSK) | 117* (57) | 205.26 | 2018 Final | SRH | Wankhede |
| Wriddhiman Saha (KXIP) | 115* (55) | 209.09 | 2014 Final | KKR | Bengaluru |
| Murali Vijay (CSK) | 113 (58) | 194.82 | 2012 2nd Qualifier | Delhi Daredevils | Chennai |
| Rajat Patidar (RCB) | 112* (54) | 207.40 | 2022 Eliminator | LSG | Eden Gardens |
| Jos Buttler (RR) | 106* (60) | 176.66 | 2022 Qualifier 2 | RCB | Ahmedabad |
| Sai Sudharsan (GT) | 96 (47) | 204.25 | 2023 Final | CSK | Ahmedabad |
| Murali Vijay (CSK) | 95 (52) | 182.69 | 2011 Final | RCB | Chennai |
| Manish Pandey (KKR) | 94 (50) | 188.00 | 2014 Final | Kings XI Punjab | Bengaluru |
1. Shubman Gill
Indian new test captain Shubman Gill is an emerging star who scored the most runs in an IPL playoff match. In 2023, Shubman was playing the qualifier match against MI where he scored a total of 129 runs in just 60 balls.
2. Virender Sehwag
Former Indian player Virender Sehwag is known for his hard hitting batting style. He is the other player who owns the records of most runs in an IPL playoff match. In 2014, Sehwag was playing the qualifier match for Punjab Kings where he scored a total of 122 runs in just 58 balls.
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3. Shane Watson
Australian cricketer Shane Watson is the first international player who owns the record of most runs in an IPL playoff match. In the 2018 final match, Shane was playing against Sunrisers Hyderabad where he scored a total of 117 runs in just 57 balls.
4. Wriddhiman Saha
Former Indian player Wriddhiman Saha is a player who is known for his all-rounding skills. In 2014, Saha was playing the final match against KKR. Here, he played well and smashed a total of 115 runs in 55 balls which made him an overnight star.
5. Murali Vijay
Murali Vijay owns the records of most runs in a playoff match in the second qualifier match of 2012 IPL season. In that season, Murali was playing against Delhi Capitals where he scored a total of 113 runs in just 58 balls.
FAQS
Shubman Gill scored the most runs in an IPL playoff match.
Shane Watson is the first international player who scored the most runs in an IPL playoff match.
The highest runs in an IPL playoff match is 129 off 60 balls which was scored by Shubman Gill in 2023 IPL season.
