IPL Season Records
IPL Season Records Hub
Every IPL season creates new milestones, unforgettable performances, and record-breaking achievements. From the highest run-scorers and leading wicket-takers to dominant teams and historic campaigns, IPL season records capture the best performances from each edition of the tournament.
Explore season-wise IPL records, including Orange Cap winners, Purple Cap winners, most runs, most wickets, highest team totals, championship winners, MVP awards, and standout performances from IPL 2008 to IPL 2026.
IPL Season Records at a Glance
| Record Category | Record | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Most Runs in a Season | 973 | Virat Kohli (2016) |
| Most Wickets in a Season | 32 | Harshal Patel (2021) |
| Highest Team Score | 287/3 | SRH (2024) |
| Most Sixes in a Season | 42 | Chris Gayle (2012) |
| Most Centuries in a Season | 4 | Virat Kohli (2016) |
| Youngest Centurion | Vaibhav Suryavanshi | 2026 |
| Highest Run Chase | 262 | PBKS (2024) |
| Most Valuable Season | Virat Kohli | 2016 |
IPL Champions by Season
| Season | Winner | Runner-Up |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Gujarat Titans |
| 2025 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Punjab Kings |
| 2024 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| 2023 | Chennai Super Kings | Gujarat Titans |
| 2022 | Gujarat Titans | Rajasthan Royals |
| 2021 | Chennai Super Kings | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 2020 | Mumbai Indians | Delhi Capitals |
| 2019 | Mumbai Indians | Chennai Super Kings |
| 2018 | Chennai Super Kings | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| 2017 | Mumbai Indians | Rising Pune Supergiant |
Orange Cap Winners by Season
| Season | Player | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Vaibhav Suryavanshi | 776 |
| 2025 | Sai Sudharsan | 759 |
| 2024 | Virat Kohli | 741 |
| 2023 | Shubman Gill | 890 |
| 2022 | Jos Buttler | 863 |
| 2021 | Ruturaj Gaikwad | 635 |
| 2020 | KL Rahul | 670 |
Purple Cap Winners by Season
| Season | Player | Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Prasidh Krishna | 28 |
| 2025 | Prasidh Krishna | 25 |
| 2024 | Harshal Patel | 24 |
| 2023 | Mohammed Shami | 28 |
| 2022 | Yuzvendra Chahal | 27 |
| 2021 | Harshal Patel | 32 |
| 2020 | Kagiso Rabada | 30 |
Most Runs in a Single IPL Season
| Rank | Player | Runs | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virat Kohli | 973 | 2016 |
| 2 | Shubman Gill | 890 | 2023 |
| 3 | Jos Buttler | 863 | 2022 |
| 4 | David Warner | 848 | 2016 |
| 5 | Kane Williamson | 735 | 2018 |
Record Holder: Virat Kohli (973 Runs)
Most Wickets in a Single IPL Season
| Rank | Player | Wickets | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harshal Patel | 32 | 2021 |
| 1 | Dwayne Bravo | 32 | 2013 |
| 3 | Kagiso Rabada | 30 | 2020 |
| 4 | Mohammed Shami | 28 | 2023 |
| 5 | Prasidh Krishna | 28 | 2026 |
Best Individual Seasons in IPL History
Virat Kohli (2016)
- 973 Runs
- 4 Centuries
- Orange Cap Winner
- Most Runs in a Season Record
Harshal Patel (2021)
- 32 Wickets
- Purple Cap Winner
- Joint-most wickets in a season
Shubman Gill (2023)
- 890 Runs
- Orange Cap Winner
- 3 Centuries
Jos Buttler (2022)
- 863 Runs
- 4 Centuries
- Orange Cap Winner
Vaibhav Suryavanshi (2026)
- 776 Runs
- Orange Cap Winner
- Youngest IPL Centurion
- IPL 2026 MVP
IPL 2026 Season Records & Latest News
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Win Consecutive IPL Titles
Royal Challengers Bengaluru successfully defended their IPL crown in 2026, defeating Gujarat Titans in the final and becoming back-to-back champions.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi Creates History
Vaibhav Suryavanshi emerged as the biggest star of IPL 2026, winning the Orange Cap with 776 runs and becoming the youngest player to score a century in IPL history.
Prasidh Krishna Wins Back-to-Back Purple Caps
Prasidh Krishna continued his remarkable consistency by finishing as the tournament’s leading wicket-taker for the second consecutive season.
IPL 2026 Becomes One of the Highest-Scoring Seasons
Teams crossed the 200-run mark regularly, with Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bengaluru producing several record-breaking batting performances.
Gujarat Titans Reach Another Final
Led by Shubman Gill, Gujarat Titans once again showcased their consistency by reaching the IPL 2026 final.
Largest IPL Season Ever
IPL 2026 featured 84 matches, making it the biggest edition in league history and generating numerous batting, bowling, and team records.
Featured IPL Season Records
Most Runs in a Season
- Virat Kohli – 973 Runs (2016)
Most Wickets in a Season
- Harshal Patel – 32 Wickets (2021)
Most Centuries in a Season
- Virat Kohli – 4 Centuries (2016)
Highest Team Score
- Sunrisers Hyderabad – 287/3 (2024)
Orange Cap Winner 2026
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi – 776 Runs
Purple Cap Winner 2026
- Prasidh Krishna – 28 Wickets
IPL 2026 Champions
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Season Milestones
| Achievement | Player/Team |
|---|---|
| Best Batting Season | Virat Kohli (2016) |
| Best Bowling Season | Harshal Patel (2021) |
| Highest Team Total | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| Youngest IPL Centurion | Vaibhav Suryavanshi |
| Most Dominant Team Era | Mumbai Indians (2013-2020) |
| Most Successful Captain | MS Dhoni & Rohit Sharma |
FAQs
Which IPL season had the most runs scored?
IPL 2026 and IPL 2024 rank among the highest-scoring seasons in league history.
Who scored the most runs in a single IPL season?
Virat Kohli scored 973 runs in IPL 2016.
Who took the most wickets in a single IPL season?
Harshal Patel and Dwayne Bravo share the record with 32 wickets.
Who won the Orange Cap in IPL 2026?
Vaibhav Suryavanshi won the Orange Cap with 776 runs.
Who won the Purple Cap in IPL 2026?
Prasidh Krishna finished as the leading wicket-taker with 28 wickets.
Which team won IPL 2026?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans in the final to win IPL 2026.
Related IPL Records
- IPL Batting Records
- IPL Bowling Records
- IPL Team Records
- IPL Match Records
- IPL Captaincy Records
- Orange Cap Winners
- Purple Cap Winners
- IPL Winners List
- IPL Awards Records
- IPL Rankings