Hitting boundaries has become imperative in the shortest format. This has resulted in the rise of power hitters who can clear the boundary ropes with ease.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is no stranger to power hitters, with the likes of Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers setting the league on fire.
These batters have displayed their penchant for garnering runs by smashing a significant number of boundaries.
This article will list the top 10 instances of batters scoring the most runs from boundaries in an IPL innings.
Most Runs by Boundaries in an IPL Innings
| Player | Runs in 4s & 6s | Final Score (Balls) | 4s/6s | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gayle (RCB) | 154 | 175* (66) | 13/17 | Pune Warriors | Bengaluru | 23 Apr 2013 |
| Brendon McCullum (KKR) | 118 | 158* (73) | 10/13 | RCB | Bengaluru | 18 Apr 2008 |
| AB de Villiers (RCB) | 112 | 129* (52) | 10/12 | Gujarat Lions | Bengaluru | 14 May 2016 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR) | 112 | 124 (62) | 16/8 | MI | Wankhede | 30 Apr 2023 |
| Chris Gayle (RCB) | 106 | 128* (62) | 7/13 | Delhi Daredevils | Delhi | 17 May 2012 |
| Sanath Jayasuriya (MI) | 102 | 114* (48) | 9/11 | CSK | Wankhede | 14 May 2008 |
| Rishabh Pant (DC) | 102 | 128* (63) | 15/7 | SRH | Delhi | 10 May 2018 |
| Chris Gayle (RCB) | 100 | 117 (57) | 7/12 | Kings XI Punjab | Bengaluru | 6 May 2015 |
| AB de Villiers (RCB) | 100 | 133* (59) | 19/4 | MI | Wankhede | 10 May 2015 |
| Quinton de Kock (LSG) | 100 | 140* (70) | 10/10 | KKR | DY Patil Stadium | 18 May 2022 |
Key Insights
Chris Gayle holds the record for scoring the most runs from boundaries in an IPL and T20 innings. The Universe Boss accumulated a whopping 154 off 175* runs just by hitting 13 fours and 17 sixes against Pune Warriors in 2013.
In the meantime, Gayle completed his hundred off a mere 30 balls, making it the fastest century in IPL history. Later, he went on to amass an unbeaten 175, which is the highest individual score in the league.
17 sixes smashed by Gayle during his whirlwind knock are the most by a batter in an innings.
Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers are the only 2 batters who have garnered 100 or more runs via boundaries in 2 or more IPL innings.
90.32 percent of runs scored by Yashasvi Jaiswal through boundaries in his 124-run knock against Mumbai in 2023.
19 fours by AB de Villiers during his 133 not out knock are the joint-most in an IPL innings. Paul Valthaty is the other batter with 19 fours in an innings.
