List of records broken in IPL-9

IPL 2016 has been just another season filled with glamour, brilliance, consistency and passion that the tournament has made itself a spectacle of since its inception. we look at the records and rare instances that have occurred till now amidst all of the 60 matches played across the season. This really has been a record breaking season!

#14. Most Runs in a season- Virat Kohli (RCB)

In a season that has been nothing short of Bradmanesque for Virat Kohli, he has plundered the bones out of every bowling attack, compiling 973 runs throughout the season in the 15 matches that he has played, with 11 fifty plus scores (the most in a season) that includes 4 centuries. He has been at his destructive best blazing away 36 sixes ( the second most) and 78 fours (the second most) being an image of consistency, averaging 83.5 (the most in the season).

#13. Most 100s in a season- Virat Kohli (RCB)

Almost shattering every batting record through his magnificence, Kohli has notched up 4 centuries this season, with a high score of 113 against KXIP, which was also his fastest ton, notched up in 47 balls. Gujarat Lions had to suffer most from the wrath of Kohli as he bashed them with 2 centuries in 3 innings with a best of 109. His other century came against deflated RPS, his only while chasing.

#12. Highest Partnership- Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers (RCB)

On this torrid day for the bowers of the Gujarat Lions, these two contemporary geniuses mercilessly marauded the bowlers in a boundary studded spree, as they notched up 229 runs together in just 16 overs. Coming in at 19-1 a the onset of the 5th over, these two batted right till the penultimate ball of the innings, as each of them notched up tons and played one of a kind innings.

#11. Highest aggregate partnership runs- Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers (RCB)

When two of the best batsmen in the world get paired up, we are bound to see some effortless, stylish and dominating performances. AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli have been a pain to every bowling attack that has proved indomitable, as they have aggregated 939 partnership runs paired up on 13 occasions. Such has been the extent of their dominance that they have added 5 hundred plus stands along with 2 half century ones.

#10. Most runs scored of the last 5- RCB vs GL

The two delightfully destructive Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers came together during their unforgettable 229 run stand to demolish the debilitated GL bowlers and pummel 112 runs off their last 5 overs. This spectacle of class, elegance, power and force saw them add 30 runs for 2 consecutive overs and 75 runs in the last 3. This overpowering assault saw them smash 14 sixes and 4 fours off these overs.

#9. Most runs scored in the last over to win a match-RPS vs KXIP (23)

It was technically an inconsequential match with the teams trying to avoid last place, but MS Dhoni was playing for his reputation. With 23 runs needed off the last 6 and no reliable batsman on the other end, it was all but over. However, Dhoni pummelled listless Axar Patel for 16 runs off the last 3, including 2 sixes off the final balls with a signature helicopter shot to clinch an improbable victory, even after playing 2 dot balls in that over beating the previous best of 21.

#8. Most percentage won while chasing- Gujarat Lion (80%)

With a fairytale season coming to an end for the new franchise after heart breaking performances, GL will take heart from the fact that they dominated the league stage after topping the table, and were almost invincible while batting second. Winning 8 out off 10 matches while chasing, with the biggest chase being 196 against RPS, and their only failure coming against RCB and KXIP with their conversion rate being spectacular.

#7. The most competitive season

Living upto its expectations of keeping the fans on the edge of their seats, 6 teams were vying for the 4 spots in the playoffs right till the last 3 league games. There was only a 4 point difference between the top team and the team coming 6th. 18 points (9 wins) were the lowest points sufficient enough to top the table for Gujarat in the 9 seasons and Punjab finished last with the most amount of points (8) mustered to end at this spot along with DD in 2013.

#6. Two batsman scoring 100s in one innings- Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers (RCB vs GL)

A rare occurrence, but an expected one with these two greats getting going, occurred when Kohli and De Villiers both notched up respective tons during the marathon 229 run stand vs GL. De Villiers outscored Kohli, blazing 129 off 52, but Kohli belatedly joined the party with 109 off 55.

#5. Biggest ever IPL win- 144 runs (RCB vs GL)

On this overwhelming day for Gujarat their batting also failed to turn up, as they succumbed to a lowly 104 chasing an improbable 248 for victory. Nothing went right as the lions were tamed in this match as a Virat and ABD assault was complimented by a 4 wicket haul by Jordan that demolished GL by 144 runs, breaking a record standing since 2008 when RCB were on the receiving end of a 140 run drubbing.

#4. Most catches in a season- AB de Villiers (19) (RCB)

The superman lived up to his superhuman reputation in the field as well, with his bucket hands pouching 19 catches in the 15 matches up to this season. He was a force in a the outfield at long on and long off, and his best effort came against KXIP with 3 catches in an innings and he pouched 2 in an innings a record 6 times.

#3. Best figures by a spinner- Adam Zampa (6-19) (RPS vs SRH)

In only his second game of the season, he was an enigma to the clueless SRH batsman accounting for 6 of them, including picking up 3 wickets in his last over. He was summoned at the death by MS, and varied his pace, length flight on a spinner friendly wicket to reap the reward, falling agonisingly short of the 6-14 for Sohail Tanvir in 2008.

#2. Lowest average for taking more than 10 wickets in a season- Adam Zampa (9.58) (RPS)

A valued addition, although belatedly to the RPS side, Zampa was a shining light for Pune in an otherwise disappointing season. Having played just 5 matches, Zampa was Pune’s leading wicket taker, even ahead of R Ashwin who played all matches. He took 12 wickets conceding just 6.76 per over (second best economy for Pune) at an unreal average of 9.58, the best ever in the IPL. His best performance undoubtedly came with a 6 wicket haul against SRH.

#1. Most wicket taken by an Indian bowler in a season- Bhuvneshwar Kumar (23)(SRH)

In a fairytale season for SRH, Bhuvi has lead the pack with the purple cap, and has been the most reliable bowler at the death, as well as with the new ball for SRH. His best performance came with a 4-fer against GL in the league stage. He has equalled Mohit Sharma’s and RP Singh’s 23 wicket aggregate. His wickets have come at an average of 20 and economy of 7.5.