Sun Mar 23 12:10:00 UTC 2025: ## IPL 2025 Begins: Will History Be Rewritten?

**Mumbai, March 21, 2025** – As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season kicks off tomorrow, cricket fans are anticipating a potential rewriting of the record books. The tournament’s history is filled with breathtaking individual performances, and this year’s batting-friendly pitches could see another record-breaking score.

To mark the start of the tournament, a look back at the top ten highest individual scores in IPL history reveals a roll call of cricketing greats. Chris Gayle’s 175* off 66 balls for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in 2013 remains the unchallenged top score, a display of brutal power hitting that included 13 fours and 17 sixes. Close behind is Brendon McCullum’s explosive 158* in the inaugural IPL match, setting the tone for the tournament with 10 fours and 13 sixes.

Other legendary knocks featured in the top ten include AB de Villiers’ multiple centuries, Quinton de Kock’s 140*, KL Rahul’s 132*, and impressive performances from Shubman Gill, Chris Gayle (another century), Rishabh Pant, and Murali Vijay. These innings showcase the incredible hitting power consistently displayed in the IPL.

With star players in top form and pitches expected to favour batsmen, the 2025 IPL promises to be a thrilling spectacle. The question on everyone’s mind: Will we witness a new record-breaking score this year? The anticipation is palpable as fans eagerly await the start of the tournament.

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