List of Highest Scores by an Overseas Batter in IPL

Chris Gayle — 175* (66 balls)

RCB vs Pune Warriors India | 2013 | IPL Record

Chris Gayle's 175* off 66 balls is the highest individual score in IPL history — by any batter, Indian or overseas. He hit 17 sixes and 13 fours in an innings of 265.15 strike rate. RCB posted 263/5.

Brendon McCullum — 158* (73 balls)

KKR vs RCB | April 18, 2008 | IPL's First Match

Brendon McCullum's 158* in the very first IPL match set the tone for the tournament's explosive batting culture. His innings included 10 sixes and 13 fours and gave KKR a flying start to the tournament.

AB de Villiers — 133* (78 balls)

RCB vs Mumbai Indians | 2015

AB de Villiers' 133* off 78 balls batting at number 3 for RCB against MI is the highest score by an overseas middle-order batter in IPL history — a masterclass of 360-degree hitting.

KL Rahul — 132* (69 balls)

Punjab Kings vs RCB | 2020 | UAE

KL Rahul scored 132* off 69 balls for KXIP vs RCB in the UAE edition. While Rahul is Indian-born, he is listed under notable high scores for context of overseas-influenced tournaments.

David Warner — 126 (59 balls)

SRH vs KKR | 2017 | Kolkata

David Warner's 126 off 59 balls for SRH against KKR is the fourth-highest score by an overseas opener in IPL history. His aggressive pull shots and drives made it one of the defining opening innings of the IPL modern era.

Jos Buttler — 124 (64 balls)

Rajasthan Royals vs MI | IPL 2022

Jos Buttler scored 124 off 64 balls for RR against MI in IPL 2022 as part of his record-breaking 863-run season. His 4-century season redefined what was possible for an overseas opener in modern IPL cricket.