List of Batters with Highest Average in IPL Finals
A list of cricketers with the best batting averages specifically in IPL final matches, reflecting big-match temperament and finishing ability.
Performing in an IPL final is the ultimate test, and a small number of batters have extraordinary averages specifically in these matches. Shane Watson's 117* in the 2018 final and Manvinder Bisla's 89 in the 2012 final give them extraordinary averages for their final appearances. Faf du Plessis (86 in 2021 final), Murali Vijay (95 in 2011 final), and Manish Pandey (94* in 2014 final) are the other standout performers with very high averages in IPL finals.
| # | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Shane Watson — 117* in 2018 Final CSK vs SRH | Highest Individual Innings in an IPL Final |
| 2 | Murali Vijay — 95 in 2011 Final CSK vs RCB | Man of the Match |
| 3 | Manvinder Bisla — 89 in 2012 Final KKR vs CSK | Match-Winning Chase Knock |
| 4 | Faf du Plessis — 86 in 2021 Final CSK vs KKR | Man of the Match |
| 5 | Manish Pandey — 94* in 2014 Final KKR vs KXIP | Greatest Chase Innings in a Final |
This list is compiled from verified public records and reference sources. Last verified: March 23, 2026.
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