Chris Gayle and Ravindra Jadeja jointly hold the record for most runs in a single over of an IPL match, with 37 runs each. Gayle demolished Prasanth Parameswaran in 2011, while Jadeja matched the feat against Harshal Patel in 2021.
This article covers every over where a batter crossed the 30-run mark in the Indian Premier League, backed with ball-by-ball sequences, bowlers targeted, and verified sources. Data stays current through IPL 2026.
Most Runs in an Over in IPL: The Complete List (30+ Runs)
Here is the full list, sorted by runs scored, based on recorded IPL data through 5 April 2026.
| Rank | Runs | Batter(s) | Bowler | Match | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37 | Chris Gayle | Prasanth Parameswaran | RCB v KTK | Bengaluru | 8 May 2011 |
| 1 | 37 | Ravindra Jadeja | Harshal Patel | CSK v RCB | Mumbai | 25 Apr 2021 |
| 3 | 35 | Pat Cummins | Daniel Sams | KKR v MI | Pune | 6 Apr 2022 |
| 4 | 33 | Suresh Raina | Parvinder Awana | CSK v KXIP | Mumbai | 30 May 2014 |
| 4 | 33 | Chris Gayle + Manoj Tiwary | Ravi Bopara | KKR v KXIP | Kolkata | 4 Apr 2010 |
| 4 | 33 | Romario Shepherd | Khaleel Ahmed | RCB v CSK | Bengaluru | 3 May 2025 |
| 7 | 32 | Romario Shepherd | Anrich Nortje | MI v DC | Mumbai | 7 Apr 2024 |
| 7 | 32 | Riyan Parag + Shimron Hetmyer | Moeen Ali | RR v KKR | Kolkata | 4 May 2025 |
| 9 | 31 | Chris Gayle + Saurabh Tiwary | Rahul Sharma | RCB v PWI | Bengaluru | 17 Apr 2012 |
| 10 | 30 | Marcus Stoinis + Anrich Nortje | Chris Jordan | DC v PBKS | Dubai | 20 Sep 2020 |
| 10 | 30 | Marcus Stoinis + Jason Holder | Shivam Mavi | LSG v KKR | Pune | 7 May 2022 |
| 10 | 30 | Tim David | Jamie Overton | RCB v CSK | Bengaluru | 5 Apr 2026 |
1. Chris Gayle’s 37 Off Prasanth Parameswaran (2011)
Chris Gayle set the benchmark on 8 May 2011 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. The Jamaican brutalised Kochi Tuskers Kerala pacer Prasanth Parameswaran for 37 runs.
The sequence: no-ball six, 6, 4, 4, 6, 6, 4. Four sixes and three fours, plus an extra delivery.
This over-cemented Gayle’s status as the most feared T20 hitter of his generation. It also ended Parameswaran’s IPL career shortly after, as Kochi folded the next year.
2. Ravindra Jadeja Matches Gayle (2021)
Ravindra Jadeja equalled the record exactly a decade later. On 25 April 2021 at Wankhede Stadium, he took apart RCB’s Purple Cap leader Harshal Patel in the final over.
The sequence: 6, no-ball 6, 6, 6, 2, 6, 4. Five sixes, one four, and a two in seven balls.
Jadeja’s 37-run over lifted CSK to 191/4 and equalled the IPL record. His final tally that night: an unbeaten 62 off 28.
3. Pat Cummins Finishes With 35 Off Daniel Sams (2022)
On 6 April 2022 at the MCA Stadium in Pune, Australian quick Pat Cummins shredded Mumbai Indians bowler Daniel Sams for 35 runs while playing for KKR.
The sequence: 6, 4, 6, no-ball 6, 2, 4, 6. Four sixes, two fours, and a pair of twos.
Cummins personally scored 34 in that over, finishing with 56 off 15 balls. Among frontline fast bowlers, this remains the most brutal batting cameo in IPL history.
4. Suresh Raina’s 33 Off Parvinder Awana (2014)
On 30 May 2014, in the IPL Qualifier 2 at Wankhede, Suresh Raina smoked Parvinder Awana for 33 runs. CSK were chasing Kings XI Punjab’s huge total.
The sequence: 6, 6, 4, 4, no-ball 4, 4, 4. Two sixes and five fours.
Raina’s individual contribution in that over was 32. CSK eventually lost the match, but Raina’s blitz remains one of the finest IPL playoff overs.
5. Gayle and Tiwary Combine for 33 (2010)
At Eden Gardens on 4 April 2010, the KKR pair Chris Gayle and Manoj Tiwary took 33 runs off Punjab’s Ravi Bopara. This is the only entry on the list with multiple wides.
The sequence: 1, 6, 6, 6, 6, wide-4, wide-1, 1. Four sixes from Gayle, singles from Tiwary, and two messy wides from Bopara.
6. Romario Shepherd’s 33 Off Khaleel Ahmed (2025)
West Indian all-rounder Romario Shepherd crushed CSK’s Khaleel Ahmed for 33 on 3 May 2025 at Bengaluru. Shepherd was batting for RCB.
The sequence: 6, 6, 4, 6, no-ball 6, dot, 4. Four sixes, two fours, one dot, one no-ball.
Shepherd finished unbeaten on 53 off 14 deliveries, the second-fastest fifty in IPL history at that time.
7. Shepherd Strikes Again Against Nortje (2024)
Romario Shepherd appears twice on this list. On 7 April 2024, playing for the Mumbai Indians against the Delhi Capitals in Mumbai, he smoked Anrich Nortje for 32.
The sequence: 4, 6, 6, 6, 4, 6. Four sixes and two fours in six legal balls, no extras.
Shepherd is the only batter to cross 30+ runs in an over with two different franchises (MI and RCB).
8. Riyan Parag’s Record-Breaking Over (2025)
On 4 May 2025 at Eden Gardens, Riyan Parag (alongside Shimron Hetmyer) took 32 runs off Moeen Ali. It was the 13th over of RR’s chase against KKR.
The sequence: Hetmyer 1, Parag 6, 6, 6, 6, wide, 6. Five sixes, one single, one wide. Parag later became the first player to hit six consecutive sixes in the IPL, with the final six coming off Varun Chakaravarthy’s next over.
9. Chris Gayle’s Five Sixes vs Pune Warriors (2012)
On 17 April 2012 at Chinnaswamy, Chris Gayle made his third appearance. Saurabh Tiwary took a single, then Gayle unloaded five consecutive sixes off leg-spinner Rahul Sharma.
The sequence: 1, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6. Thirty-one runs, five sixes from Gayle alone.
This remains the cleanest over on the list: zero extras, just pure hitting. Gayle finished with 81* off 38 balls.
10. Marcus Stoinis Starts His Own Double (2020)
On 20 September 2020 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Marcus Stoinis and Anrich Nortje took 30 runs off Punjab’s Chris Jordan. Delhi Capitals were the beneficiaries.
Stoinis scored 27 (6, wide, 4, 4, 4, 6, no-ball 1), while Nortje contributed 3. Two extras made Jordan’s night even worse.
11. Stoinis Returns with Jason Holder (2022)
On 7 May 2022 in Pune, Marcus Stoinis and Jason Holder combined for 30 off KKR’s Shivam Mavi. LSG were batting.
The sequence: Stoinis 6, 6, 6, Holder 6, 6. Five clean sixes in six balls. Stoinis joined Shepherd as a two-time entrant on this list.
12. Tim David’s Latest Entry (2026)
The newest name on the list is Tim David. On 5 April 2026 at Chinnaswamy, he took 30 off Jamie Overton in the 19th over of RCB’s innings against CSK.
The sequence: 6, 2, 4, 6, 6, 6. Four sixes, one four, one two.
David finished unbeaten on 70 off 25 balls, hitting eight sixes in a 17-ball burst. RCB posted 250/3, their highest IPL total that season.
Bowlers Who Leaked the Most in a Single Over
Spare a thought for these unfortunate bowlers. Their figures haunt them long after match days end.
- Prasanth Parameswaran and Harshal Patel share the worst record at 37 runs each.
- Daniel Sams conceded 35 in his only appearance on this list.
- Ravi Bopara, Parvinder Awana, and Khaleel Ahmed gave away 33 each.
- Jamie Overton‘s 30 in 2026 is the most recent entry on the bowler-side ledger.
Being crushed for 30+ usually says more about the batter than the bowler. Still, careers have stalled after nights like these.
Patterns Across the 30+ Runs-in-an-Over List
A few clear trends emerge from this list of 12 overs.
Chris Gayle features three times, which is more than any other batter in IPL history. Romario Shepherd and Marcus Stoinis follow with two each.
West Indian power hitters dominate the list. Gayle, Shepherd, Hetmyer, and Holder together account for 7 entries.
The M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has hosted 4 of these 12 overs. Its short square boundaries make it a batter’s paradise.
No-balls and wides appear in 8 of the 12 overs. One lapse in line or length, and even an average day over turns catastrophic.
Death overs (17th, 19th, 20th) account for the majority of entries. Batters swing harder, and fielding restrictions plus pressure push bowlers into errors.
Why These Overs Matter in T20 Cricket
A 30+ run over can flip a match in 30 seconds. Consider two 2026 examples:
- Tim David’s 30-run over lifted RCB from 220/3 to 250/3. CSK needed 43 more runs to chase.
- Riyan Parag’s 32-run over in 2025 turned 71/5 into a potential match-winning position.
Momentum in T20 cricket compounds fast. One big over often triggers another.
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Conclusion: Chris Gayle Still Reigns Supreme With A Record 37-Run IPL Over
The 37-run over remains the peak of IPL batting mayhem, shared between Chris Gayle and Ravindra Jadeja. Tim David’s 30-run blitz in April 2026 proves the trend is not slowing down.
With flatter pitches, shorter boundaries, and fearless finishers like David and Shepherd, expect this list to grow further during the remainder of IPL 2026 and beyond. Bookmark this page. It will need updating soon.
