Total Centuries per franchise in the history of IPL
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The 2023 season of the Indian Premier League has produced six double-headers so far. The last double-header had Kolkata Knight Riders playing against Mumbai Indians in the afternoon and Gujarat Titans playing against Rajasthan Royals in the evening. Venkatesh Iyer made history for KKR as he became the second centurion for the franchise since the start of the Indian Premier League. He scored 104 runs off just 51 deliveries, hitting six fours and nine sixes. Brendon McCullum was the first centurion for the KKR franchise, achieving this feat in the season opener in 2008. In this article, we will take a look at the total number of centuries scored by each franchise in the history of the IPL, and analyze the players who have contributed the most to this tally.
Team No. of centuries
Royal Challengers Bangalore 15
Punjab Kings 13
Rajasthan Royals 13
Delhi Capitals 10
Chennai Super Kings 9
Mumbai Indians 4
Sunrisers Hyderabad 4
Lucknow Super Giants 3
Kolkata Knight Riders 2
Gujarat Titans 0
Disclaimer: The list only contains the record of the 10 teams which are participating in the Indian Premier League 2023.
Royal Challengers Bangalore – 15 centuries
Royal Challengers Bangalore have been among the most popular teams in the Indian Premier League since its inception. The team has a reputation for being a powerhouse when it comes to batting, with several star players in their lineup. In fact, RCB’s batters have scored a total of 15 centuries in the IPL, which is the highest number for any team in the tournament’s history. This impressive record is a testament to the team’s batting prowess and highlights their dominance in the IPL over the years.
Manish Pandey was the first RCB player to score a century in the IPL during the 2009 edition of the tournament, making him the first Indian to achieve this feat for the team. Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli have scored the most centuries for RCB, with Gayle holding the record for the highest individual score for the franchise. The last centurion for RCB was Rajat Patidar, who scored a century in the eliminator during the 2022 edition of the IPL.
Punjab Kings – 13 centuries
Punjab Kings have been known for their formidable batting lineup despite not yet clinching the coveted IPL trophy. Over the years, the team’s batters have displayed exceptional skills, resulting in an impressive total of 13 centuries, which is the second-highest among all teams in the tournament’s history.
Shaun Marsh scored the first century for the team in 2008 and finished as the leading run-scorer in the tournament that season. Mayank Agarwal, the former skipper of the team, scored a century against Rajasthan Royals in 2020 and is the last centurion. A total of 11 batters have scored a century for the franchise, which is the highest number of centurions for any team in the IPL. Hashim Amla and KL Rahul are the only batters who have made more than one century for the team.
Rajasthan Royals – 13 centuries
Rajasthan Royals made history in the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League by winning the coveted trophy. Since then, the team has had a reputation for being a formidable opponent in the tournament, thanks to their impressive batting lineup. To date, Rajasthan Royals’ batters have hit a total of 13 centuries in the IPL.
Yusuf Pathan made the first-ever century for the Royals in 2010, taking just 37 deliveries to reach the mark. He still holds the record for scoring the fastest century by an Indian batter in the tournament. Last season, Jos Buttler scored four centuries for the team and became the first batter to win the orange cap as he finished as the leading run-scorer in the tournament.
Delhi Capitals – 10 centuries
Delhi Capitals, formerly known as Delhi Daredevils, have been a consistent participant in the Indian Premier League since its inception. While the team is yet to clinch the IPL trophy, they have had a formidable batting lineup that has been instrumental in their success. Delhi Capitals’ batters have scored a total of 10 centuries in the IPL, a testament to their impressive batting prowess.
AB de Villiers hit the first century for the Capitals during the 2009 edition of the tournament. A total of eight players have hit a century for the team. David Warner and Shikhar Dhawan are the only two players who have made more than one century for the team. In 2020, Dhawan became the first and the only batter so far to score two centuries in a single season for the franchise.
Chennai Super Kings – 9 centuries
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is one of the most successful teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL), having won the tournament four times. One of the key reasons behind their success has been their formidable batting lineup, which has produced some outstanding performances over the years. In total, CSK’s batters have scored nine centuries for the team in the IPL, showcasing their impressive batting skills.
The nine centuries have been scored by a total of seven batters for the franchise. Shane Watson and Murali Vijay have both scored multiple centuries for the team. Vijay holds the record for the highest individual score for the franchise. Watson scored both his centuries in 2018, the only time a batter made more than one century for CSK in a season. Former Australian batter Michael Hussey was the first centurion for the team in 2008.
Mumbai Indians – 4 centuries
Mumbai Indians are one of the most successful teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL), having won the tournament a record-breaking five times. The team has always boasted a strong batting lineup; over the years, several players have significantly contributed to their success. In total, Mumbai Indians’ batters have scored four centuries for the team in the IPL.
Four different players have scored all of these four centuries. Sanath Jayasuriya scored the first-ever century for the franchise. He scored an unbeaten 114 runs off 48 deliveries against the Chennai Super Kings in 2008, the highest individual score for the franchise. Sachin Tendulkar scored his first and only century in 2011 and is the first captain to score a century in the history of IPL.
Sunrisers Hyderabad – 4 centuries
Sunrisers Hyderabad are a relatively new team in the Indian Premier League, having been introduced to the tournament in 2013. Despite this, the team has quickly established itself as a force to be reckoned with, winning the IPL title in 2016 and making it to the playoffs every season from 2016 to 2020. In 2018, they even finished as the runner-up, cementing their place as one of the top teams in the tournament.
One of the key factors behind Sunrisers Hyderabad’s success has been their impressive batting lineup, with several players making significant contributions over the years. In total, the team’s batters have scored four centuries in the IPL, with three different players achieving this feat. David Warner scored the first-ever century for SRH and is the only batter who has made two centuries for the team. Jonny Bairstow and Harry Brook have made the other two centuries.
Lucknow Super Giants – 3 centuries
Lucknow Super Giants made their mark in the Indian Premier League with their debut season in 2021, and the team had a successful outing, finishing third in the points table. The team had a formidable batting lineup, with two batters scoring three centuries for the franchise. Despite their impressive run, LSG were knocked out in the eliminator game against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
KL Rahul scored two centuries for the team last season and finished as the second-highest run-scorer in the tournament. He made 616 runs in 15 innings at an average of 51.33. Quinton de Kock scored the third century for the team last year and was third among the leading run-scorers list.
Kolkata Knight Riders – 2 centuries
The Indian Premier League has seen some magnificent batting performances over the years, with many players etching their names in the history books. Brendon McCullum was one such player who created history by scoring the first-ever century in the tournament’s inaugural game back in 2008. It took almost 15 years for the Kolkata Knight Riders to find their second centurion, with Venkatesh Iyer achieving this feat in 2023.
Iyer scored 104 runs off 51 deliveries against Mumbai Indians on April 16, 2023. He hit six fours and nine sixes during his innings. KKR reached 185 runs for the loss of six wickets in 20 overs because of Iyer’s masterclass. But that was not enough, as KKR lost the game by five wickets.
Gujarat Titans – 0 centuries
The Gujarat Titans made an impressive debut in the Indian Premier League last year by winning the tournament under the captaincy of Hardik Pandya. Despite their success, the team is yet to see a century from their batters. Last year, no batter managed to score a century for the team, and this season, they are yet to achieve this feat.
Shubman Gill scored 96 runs off 59 deliveries last season, the highest individual score for the team so far. He finished as the second-highest run-scorer for the team last season with 483 runs in 16 innings at an average of 34.5 and a strike rate of 132.32. He has scored over 200 runs in five games this season and might end the century draught for the team in the upcoming games.
Which team will score the most centuries this season?
Royal Challengers Bangalore have been the team with the highest number of centuries in the Indian Premier League for several years, and they are likely to continue to hold this record this season. This season, Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli are currently among the top ten highest run-getters in the tournament. Despite being a part of the tournament since 2012, du Plessis has yet to score a century. However, he has the potential to change this record this year and finish the season with the most centuries.
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