The Unfortunate Reality of IPL Centuries: Players Who Scored Big but Lost

The Significance of Scoring a Century in IPL

Achieving a century is a remarkable feat for any batsman, particularly in the IPL, where such performances are rare. However, a player's individual success does not always translate into a team victory. There have been numerous occasions in the IPL where a batsman has reached a three-figure score, only to see their team fall short in the match.

Recent Match Highlights

In the 60th match of IPL 2025, held at Arun Jaitley Stadium on May 18, Delhi Capitals faced off against Gujarat Titans. Sai Sudharshan's impressive unbeaten 108 runs off 61 balls overshadowed KL Rahul's fifth IPL century of 112 runs from 65 balls. Gujarat Titans successfully chased down the target of 200 runs, winning by 10 wickets with an over to spare. This victory not only propelled them to the top of the points table but also secured playoff spots for RCB and PBKS.

The Pain of Scoring a Century in Defeat

Experiencing the disappointment of scoring a century while on the losing side can be disheartening. Players like KL Rahul have faced this situation multiple times. Below, we explore the players who have recorded several IPL centuries despite their teams losing.

Most IPL Centuries in Losing Matches

Virat Kohli - The renowned batsman has scored three centuries in matches where his team ended up losing. Overall, he holds the record for the most IPL centuries, totaling eight.

Players with Multiple IPL Centuries in Defeats

List of Players