Chris Gayle's Explosive IPL Journey

By Sushant Agarwal

Published on | Mar 31, 2025

Debut Season Performance

In 2009, Gayle started his IPL journey with KKR and a solid performance, scoring 171 runs.

Breakthrough Year: 2011

In 2011, playing for RCB, Chris Gayle scored 608 runs with two centuries.

2012: The Record Year

Gayle hit a peak in 2012, amassing 733 runs, including one century and seven fifties.

175* - The Unforgettable Innings

In 2013, Gayle smashed a record-breaking 175* against Pune Warriors India and 708 overall runs in the season.

Consistent Performance in 2014

Continued his form with 196 runs, proving vital for RCB's batting lineup.

2015: Another High-Performance Year

Gayle scored 491 runs in 2015, including a scintillating 117-run knock.

Contributions in 2016-2017

Though not as prolific, Gayle contributed valuable runs with occasional big scores.

Final Seasons and Impact

In 2018-2021, Gayle played for Kings XI Punjab adding crucial experience and power.

IPL Legacy: 4965 Runs, Ranked 8th

Chris Gayle scored 4965 IPL runs, securing his spot as the 8th highest run-scorer.

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