The ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 has been a true spectacle of batsmanship. Boundaries have been redefined, with “250 is the new 200” becoming the mantra. Players have adopted a fearless approach, particularly in the powerplay, leaving bowlers with little room for error.

This season has witnessed some record-breaking totals, including the two highest team scores in IPL history. Before the high-octane playoffs begin, let’s revisit the top 5 batting performances that set the league stage on fire:

#1 Shashank Singh (PBKS vs GT)

Shashank Singh’s knock against the 2022 champions, Gujarat Titans, in match 17 will forever be etched in IPL history. This young batsman rose to the occasion, scoring a blazing 61 runs off just 29 balls at a staggering strike rate of 210.34. His unbeaten knock steered Punjab Kings to a remarkable victory, chasing down a mammoth target of 200 runs.

 

#2 Heinrich Klaasen (SRH vs KKR)

Early in the season, during the third match, Heinrich Klaasen nearly snatched victory away from the Kolkata Knight Riders at their home ground, Eden Gardens. He emerged as the unlikely hero for Sunrisers Hyderabad, dragging his team back from the brink with a blistering 63 runs off just 29 balls. His knock included a whopping eight sixes, setting the tone for the high-scoring trend that would define IPL 2024.