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IPL Stats: Chris Gayle

13

Seasons

2021

Latest Season

Punjab Kings

2021 Team

Chris Gayle Batting Summary

Runs 4965
Highest Score 175
Fifties 31
Hundreds 6
Fours 404
Sixes 357
Strike Rate 148

Chris Gayle Runs Graph


Chris Gayle Batting Statistics By IPL Season

Season Innings Runs Highest SR 4's 6's 50's 100's
2021 10 193 46 125 21 8 0 0
2020 7 288 99 137 15 23 3 0
2019 13 490 99 153 45 34 4 0
2018 11 368 104 146 30 27 3 1
2017 9 200 77 122 15 14 1 0
2016 10 227 76 151 17 21 2 0
2015 14 491 117 147 39 38 2 1
2014 9 196 46 106 18 12 0 0
2013 16 708 175 156 57 51 4 1
2012 14 733 128 160 46 59 7 1
2011 12 608 107 183 56 44 3 2
2010 9 292 88 158 30 16 2 0
2009 7 171 44 119 15 10 0 0

Chris Gayle Bowling Summary

Wickets 18
Strike Rate 30.78
Economy 7.9
Max Wickets 3
3 Wickets 1
5 Wickets 0

Chris Gayle Wickets Graph


Chris Gayle Bowling Statistics By IPL Season

Season Innings Bowled Wickets Balls Runs SR Economy 3W 4W 5W
2020 1 0 5 5 0 6.0000 0 0 0
2016 4 2 60 63 30 6.3000 0 0 0
2015 1 0 12 15 0 7.5000 0 0 0
2013 4 3 24 40 8 10.0000 0 0 0
2012 3 0 28 66 0 14.1429 0 0 0
2011 12 8 216 244 27 6.7778 1 0 0
2010 6 4 96 152 24 9.5000 0 0 0
2009 7 1 113 144 113 7.6460 0 0 0

📊 Frequently Asked Questions about Chris Gayle's IPL Stats

IPL Batting FAQs

❓ How many total runs has Chris Gayle scored in the IPL?
Chris Gayle has scored a total of 4965 runs in their IPL career.

❓ What is Chris Gayle’s highest individual score in the IPL?
The highest score by Chris Gayle in a single IPL match is 175.

❓ How many sixes has Chris Gayle hit in the IPL?
Chris Gayle has smashed 357 sixes, showcasing their boundary-hitting power.

❓ How many fours has Chris Gayle hit in the IPL?
A total of 404 fours have been hit by Chris Gayle, reflecting consistent strike rotation and gap-finding.

❓ What does a strike rate of 148 mean for Chris Gayle?
A strike rate of 148 means that Chris Gayle scores 148 runs per 100 balls faced, a vital metric in T20 cricket.

IPL Bowling FAQs

❓ How many wickets has Chris Gayle taken in the IPL?
Chris Gayle has taken 18 wickets in their IPL career.

❓ What is the best bowling performance by Chris Gayle?
The most wickets taken by Chris Gayle in a single IPL match is 3.

❓ What is Chris Gayle’s bowling strike rate in the IPL?
With a strike rate of 30.78, Chris Gayle takes a wicket every 30.78 balls on average.

❓ What is Chris Gayle’s bowling economy rate?
An economy rate of 7.9 indicates how many runs per over Chris Gayle concedes — a measure of control and efficiency.

General Career FAQs

❓ How many IPL seasons has Chris Gayle played?
Chris Gayle has played across 13 IPL seasons.

❓ Which team did Chris Gayle represent in the latest IPL season?
In the 2021 season, Chris Gayle played for Punjab Kings.

❓ Are these stats accurate?
All stats shown are based on official IPL match data. Summary content may be partially AI-generated using verified statistics.

🏏 Chris Gayle - IPL Career Overview

Chris Gayle IPL career is the stuff of legend, instantly evoking memories of towering sixes and match-winning pyrotechnics that have thrilled audiences since his 2009 debut. The self-styled “Universe Boss” turned every outing into a blockbuster, single-handedly flipping games with fearless power-hitting that redefined T20 batting. Whether opening for Royal Challengers Bangalore or later turning out for Punjab Kings, Gayle’s mere presence at the crease electrified stadiums and forced rival captains to rethink strategies. His explosive starts, trademark celebrations, and ability to clear any boundary have become iconic symbols of the league’s entertainment quotient. Beyond the fireworks, Gayle’s calm demeanor in high-pressure chases and mentorship of younger talents underlined his value as a complete team player. Still regarded among the most feared IPL openers, Chris Gayle’s legacy is etched in every soaring maximum and roaring crowd, making him an enduring superstar of Indian Premier League folklore.


Chris Gayle IPL story: 13 seasons, 4 965 runs, 357 sixes and one unforgettable 175. The self-styled “Universe Boss” walked into IPL 2009 with Kolkata Knight Riders, but it was at Royal Challengers Bengaluru from 2011-2017 that he became a global T20 icon—belting 404 fours and 357 sixes overall at a jaw-dropping strike rate of 148. In 141 innings he cleared the rope once every 9.3 balls and produced 31 half-centuries plus six blistering hundreds, the most famous being his record 175* off 66 balls at the Chinnaswamy in 2013. After his Bengaluru fireworks, Gayle took his power game to Punjab Kings, turning up in orange from 2018 to 2021 and continuing to pepper boundaries with the same ruthless ease. While he rolled his arm over occasionally—18 wickets in 38 bowling innings—his narrative is written in soaring sixes and match-winning hundreds that re-defined T20 batting forever.

Note: This overview is partially generated using AI and is based on statistical data. Please verify with official sources for complete accuracy.

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