IPL Records: These Shocking Records Have Been Made in IPL, it is Difficult to Believe in Gayle’s Feat

IPL 2023 is starting from 31 March. Like last season, this time also there are 10 teams in this tournament and this tournament will be played in Robin round format. In this tournament, which lasts for almost two months, the Gujarat team will go to defend its title. At the same time, many teams including Lucknow, Delhi and Punjab will play with the intention of becoming champions for the first time. During this, many records will also be made and many old records will be broken, but many such records have been made in IPL, which are difficult to believe after knowing. Here we are telling about such a record.

Chris Gayle Scored 37 Runs in an Over in IPL 2011

In IPL 2011, Chris Gayle scored 37 runs in one over against Kochi Tuskers Kerala, which included four sixes, three fours and a no-ball. Batting first, Kochi Tuskers Kerala had set a target of 126 runs. In response, Royal Challengers Bangalore openers Tillakaratne Dilshan and Gayle came to chase this small target and Gayle scored 37 runs in the third over of the innings to register his name in the record books.

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Virat Kohli’s 973 Runs

In IPL 2016, Virat scored 973 runs in 14 innings at an average of 81.08, hitting four centuries and six half-centuries, including 38 sixes and 83 fours. Due to Virat’s excellent form, at one time it seemed that he would be able to get his team their first IPL trophy, but then it did not happen and RCB lost in the final for the third time in IPL.

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Kolkata Knight Riders Winning 10 Consecutive Matches

Kolkata Knight Riders made this record in 2014 and 2015 when they won 10 consecutive games. In IPL 2014, Kolkata’s team could win only two out of the first seven matches, but after that the team led by Gambhir returned to the rhythm and won the final to win the title for the second time. In this way this team won nine consecutive matches in 2014. After this, by winning their first match in 2015, Kolkata made a record of winning 10 consecutive matches, but they had to face defeat against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the very next match.

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Royal Challengers Bangalore’s 263 Runs

On 13 April 2013, Chris Gayle of West Indies created history while playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore. He made the record of scoring the fastest IPL century in this match, but even after that he did not stop. He scored an unbeaten 175 off 66 balls, which is the highest individual score in IPL history. His innings included 17 sixes and 13 fours. Due to Gayle’s storm, RCB scored 263 runs losing five wickets in 20 overs. This is still the biggest score in IPL history.