IPL Records
Most Runs Scored in an Over in IPL History — All-Time Leaderboard
Chris Gayle shares the record for the most runs hit off a single over in IPL history, with 37 runs.
37 runs vs Kochi Tuskers Kerala (2011)
Runs in an Over
Lead over #2 (Ravindra Jadeja)
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Top 5 All-Time IPL Records
Ranked among the 5 players currently tracked in CricLegacy's stats database.
| # | Player | Country | Mat | Inn | NO | Runs | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Gayle | West Indies | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2 | Ravindra Jadeja | India | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3 | Pat Cummins | Australia | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | Suresh Raina | India | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | Romario Shepherd | West Indies | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Runs in an Over Leader by Country
Methodology & Data Source
Covers men's IPL cricket only. Based on the 5 players currently tracked in CricLegacy's IPL batting stats database, sourced from our own match records. As more historical players are added to the database, this leaderboard will expand accordingly. Three players have hit all six balls of an over for four: Ajinkya Rahane (2012), Prithvi Shaw (2021), Prabhsimran Singh (2026) — 24 runs, below this list’s threshold.
Last updated 13 October 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has the most runs in an over in the IPL?
Chris Gayle shares the record for the most runs hit off a single over in IPL history, with 37 runs.
Who is closest to the all-time IPL runs in an over record?
Ravindra Jadeja is closest among currently tracked players, with 37 — 0 behind Chris Gayle.