Universe Boss Mode: Chris Gayle’s 10 Best IPL Performances

When Chris Gayle steps onto the field, bowlers shiver. With his towering frame and sheer power, the Universe Boss turned many IPL matches into six-hitting carnivals. Here are 10 innings that showcase his unrelenting dominance and unforgettable charisma.

1. 175* (66) vs Pune Warriors India – IPL 2013 The most destructive T20 innings ever played.
   This was Gayle at his outrageous best — 17 sixes, 13 fours, and a strike rate of 265.15. He scored the fastest century in IPL history (30 balls) and powered RCB to 263/5, the highest team total in the league. A knock etched in cricketing folklore.
2. 117 (57) vs Kings XI Punjab – IPL 2015 A boundary blitz under the lights of Chinnaswamy.
   Gayle unleashed 12 sixes as he tore apart Punjab’s bowling. The ball flew over every part of the ground. This innings was a brutal reminder that once Gayle finds rhythm, no total is safe, and no boundary is big enough.
3. 104* (63) vs Sunrisers Hyderabad – IPL 2018 Silencing doubters in his first season with Kings XI Punjab.
   After being picked late in the auction, Gayle announced his return with a bang — scoring a magnificent century against one of the league’s best bowling attacks. Rashid Khan bore the brunt as Gayle cleared the ropes at will.
4. 102* (55) vs Kolkata Knight Riders – IPL 2011 His maiden IPL century that triggered an era of dominance.
   Signed as a replacement mid-season, Gayle blasted a statement century on debut for RCB. KKR’s bowlers were reduced to spectators as he launched sixes into the Bengaluru night sky. The legend had arrived.
5. 96 (56) vs Delhi Daredevils – IPL 2012 Just shy of a ton but high on power.
   Gayle thrashed Delhi’s bowlers, including Morkel and Yadav, with towering sixes. He missed a well-deserved century, but RCB won comfortably thanks to his fireworks. One of the most brutal powerplay assaults ever.
6. 92* (58) vs Mumbai Indians – IPL 2011 Taming Malinga and dominating at Wankhede.
   Against a world-class MI attack, Gayle stood tall. He smacked 5 sixes and 6 fours, staying unbeaten and guiding RCB home in a tricky chase. Calm, powerful, and impactful — the three faces of Gayle’s genius.
7. 86 (58) vs Sunrisers Hyderabad – IPL 2016 Slow start, grand finish — vintage Gayle tempo.
   Gayle took his time to settle, but once set, he lit up the stadium. His calculated assault helped RCB post a match-winning total in a crucial knockout game. He left bowlers clueless in the final overs.
8. 85 (50) vs Chennai Super Kings – IPL 2011 Demolishing CSK’s bowling in a marquee clash.
   Gayle’s bat did all the talking as he nullified the spin trio of Ashwin, Raina, and Jakati. His effortless sixes down the ground gave RCB the early momentum, which turned into a comfortable win.
9. 83 (46) vs Rajasthan Royals – IPL 2013 A six-storm in pink city.
   With shots flying into the stands at Jaipur, Gayle dismantled the Royals' bowling lineup. The innings featured 7 massive sixes and showcased Gayle’s ability to anchor and explode in equal measure.
10. 81 (48) vs Kolkata Knight Riders – IPL 2012 Carrying RCB through a tricky chase with composure and might.
    Not just sixes, but smart rotation and patience marked this Gayle knock. He ensured RCB didn’t falter under scoreboard pressure and finished the game with his signature flourish — a towering six over mid-wicket.

Conclusion

Chris Gayle wasn’t just a cricketer — he was a phenomenon. With every six that disappeared into the stands, he rewrote records and redefined entertainment. These 10 innings represent the power, flair, and legend of the Universe Boss in the IPL.

*Disclaimer: This article is fan-curated and based on public match data up to IPL 2025. All stats are sourced from official IPL archives and Cricinfo.