The stage is set for IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 clash between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians, scheduled for June 1 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. With a spot in the final on the line – and Royal Challengers Bangalore waiting – the pressure is immense.
In such knockout games, scoring a century is rare, but a few elite batters have managed to rise above the occasion. So far in IPL history, only four players have scored centuries in Qualifier 2. Here’s a look at them:
Murali Vijay – 2012 (CSK vs Delhi Capitals)
Murali Vijay was unstoppable in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2012, playing for Chennai Super Kings. He scored a blistering 113 runs off 58 balls, including 15 fours and 4 sixes, helping CSK secure a dominant 86-run win. His innings remains one of the finest performances in playoff history.
Virender Sehwag – 2014 (Punjab Kings vs CSK)
Playing for Punjab Kings in IPL 2014, Virender Sehwag rolled back the years with an explosive 122 off 58 balls, smashing 12 boundaries and 8 sixes. His knock powered Punjab to a convincing win over Chennai and sealed their place in the final.
Jos Buttler – 2022 (RR vs RCB)
Jos Buttler was in supreme form during IPL 2022, and he proved it once again in Qualifier 2 against RCB. The Rajasthan Royals star slammed 106 off 60 deliveries, with 10 fours and 6 sixes, leading his team to a 7-wicket victory.
Shubman Gill – 2023 (GT vs MI)
In Qualifier 2 of IPL 2023, Shubman Gill produced a breathtaking knock of 129 runs off just 60 balls for Gujarat Titans against Mumbai Indians. His innings, featuring 7 fours and 10 sixes, powered GT to a 62-run win, and left fans in awe of his composure and power-hitting.
Who Will Join the Elite Club in 2025?
With in-form stars like Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Shikhar Dhawan, and Liam Livingstone taking the field, all eyes are on whether a new name will be added to this exclusive list in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2025.