Indian Premier League (IPL) is probably the most favorite T20 cricket league worldwide. It has the most number of viewers than any other cricket league. When the IPL season starts, everyone indulges themselves, closely watching the matches till the finals. More than a million people follow IPL and mainly because it was the first league to come up with the idea of overseas and Indian players playing together. It became a pathway for making a good relationship between international players. There are some of the IPL moments that became historic. Here are the top 10 historic moments in IPL-
1. 229 Runs Partnership Of Virat Kohli And AB de Villiers
The 2016 format of the Indian Premier League will not only be remembered for Royal Challengers Bangalore’s top-class performance, But also for the brilliant partnership, which is still now the highest partnership in the history of the Indian Premier League. In 2016 playing against Gujarat, Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers made a partnership of 229 runs. It was the time when ABD as well, as Virat Kohli, scored a century and gave a total of 248 runs to the opponent team. RCB ended the match by winning by 144 runs it was such a massive win that it is remembered as top 10 historic moments of IPL.
2. Chris Gayle's Score Of 175
The Jamaican star player and the opening batsman of Royal Challengers Bangalore, Chris Gayle bewildered everyone in 2013. When he scored 175 runs against Pune Warriors. In this match, Chris Gayle ruthlessly hit every bowler, Those 175 runs came off in just 66 balls. He hit 17 sixes and 13 fours. It was the time when RCB made the highest total ever in the history of cricket which is 263 runs. This is by far the greatest record by RCB until now no team has made a total more than this.
3. Anil Kumble’s 5 Runs And 5 Wickets
The Indian star leg-spinner, Anil Kumble led the RCB team in 2009. Setting a total of 133/8 runs on the bowling surface, RCB managed to destroy the batting lineup of Rajasthan Royals when Anil Kumble took 5/5 in 3 overs. In that match, RCB gained victory over Rajasthan by 75 runs.
4. Pat Cummins Fastest Fifty
In 2022 the Australian pacer, Pat Cummins, playing for Kolkata Knight Riders amazed everyone by hitting the fastest fifty against Mumbai Indians. While half of his team was back to the pavilion at 101, Cummins turned the tables by hitting his half-century in mere 14 balls. He hit 35 runs in an over and took KKR for an unexpected win. He became the first in IPL history to come at 8 wickets down and hit the fastest fifty runs.
5. Brendon Mccullum’s 158 Runs
In the first edition of the Indian Premier League and the very first match the KKR’s skipper, Brendon McCullum hit 158 runs in 73 balls. Brendon became the first player to hit the first century of IPL, it was recorded among the top 10 fastest centuries of IPL. He made the team reach the score of 222/3 runs and beat the opponent team by 140 runs.
6. Yusuf Pathan’s 100 Runs In 37 Balls
In 2010, Yusuf Pathan played a ferocious inning against Mumbai Indians when he scored 100 runs in just 37 balls. While Rajasthan Royals was 66/4, chasing 212 runs. Yusuf Pathan came and played some good cricket. He became the fastest to score an IPL century which made the match more exciting. He hit 11 consecutive boundaries, only talking in 6s and 4s. While all the struggle that Yusuf Pathan put in, Rajasthan still lost by 4 runs. Yet, Yusuf Pathan was remembered for years for this knock of his.
7. Rajasthan Royals First Win
In 2008, when IPL was first played, the final was between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings. Despite being underrated and weaker side Rajasthan Royals stunned everyone by winning the finals at the last ball. The team defeated Delhi Daredevils in the semi-final by 105 runs and by playing some good cricket they managed to stop Chennai at 163 runs in the finals. Rajasthan wasn’t everyone’s favourite because it lacked experience, but through their consistent performance they bagged the first edition of IPL.
8. Kieron Pollard Dropping Catches 3 Times A Row
The Jamaican power hitter and Mumbai Indians all-rounder Kieron Pollard, missed the opportunity of taking the wicket of Chennai's star batsman, Michael Hussey not just once but three times in a row. It was known as a Hat-Trick of Drops since he dropped three catches in three deliveries.
9. Sohail Tanvir’s 6/14
Sohail Tanvir, the Pakistani sensational bowler took his career best and achieved the historic best figure in IPL against Chennai Super Kings in 2008. He alone did a great job as a bowler for Rajasthan Royals. He was the reason for Rajasthan Royals winning the first edition of IPL.
10. Chris Lynn’s Catch
The 2014 IPL edition is remembered for one of the outstanding catches IPL ever witnessed and one such was the catch that was taken by Chris Lynn. In the match between KKR and RCB, when RCB was given the target of 150 runs by KKR. It was a clear win for RCB but unexpectedly AB de Villiers was dismissed in the final over. When Chris Lynn took an outstanding catch near the boundary, registering a win for KKR. IPL is everyone's favourite because of the thriller, ups and downs, and all entertainment and drama. From unbelievable catches to chasing and defending the highest run scores. This 20 overs format has given everyone so much to remember. Even a child is excited to watch IPL matches. India has given so much to the history of cricket, some amazing cricketers as well as some amazing dominance. But out of all, Indian Premier League tops this list. This is the reason why it is the most ongoing league to date.
