What’s the best individual performance in an IPL final?


IPL 2023 Winner

now we’re deep in GOAT territory 🐐🔥 — clutch performances under max pressure: the IPL final. Only legends deliver when everything's on the line. Here's the absolute best of the best.

🏆 Top 1: Shane Watson – 117 (57) in IPL 2018 Final*

📍 CSK vs SRH | Wankhede Stadium
🎯 Chasing 179, Watson had a slow start — 0 runs off first 10 balls
Then? He went full beast mode:

  • 117* off 57

  • 11 fours, 8 sixes

  • Took down Bhuvi, Rashid, Kaul — all top bowlers

  • CSK won the title in their comeback year 🥹

💬 “One of the greatest IPL knocks ever. And it came in a final.”

⭐ Match-winning. Pressure-soaked. Peak Watson.

🔥 Honorable Mentions – Other ICONIC Final Performances:

💣 Wriddhiman Saha – 115 (55) | IPL 2014 Final*

📍 KXIP vs KKR

  • First century in an IPL final

  • Silky shot-making

  • Almost won it for KXIP, but KKR chased it down

“Even in defeat, he was unforgettable.”

🧨 Kieron Pollard – 60 (32) + 1 Wicket | IPL 2013 Final

📍 MI vs CSK

  • Came in at 52/4, rescued MI

  • Took down CSK's attack with brute force

  • Took a key wicket too

“Big game? Call Pollard.”

🔥 Faf du Plessis – 86 (59) | IPL 2021 Final

📍 CSK vs KKR

  • Anchored the innings beautifully

  • Was the main reason CSK posted 192

“Faf was ice cold under fire.”

💪 Anil Kumble – 4/16 | IPL 2009 Final (Bowling Masterclass)

📍 RCB vs Deccan Chargers

  • Turned the final into a thriller

  • Nearly dragged RCB over the line

“A vintage display in a new-age format.”

🧠 TL;DR – Top Individual IPL Final Performances:

Player Stats Year Match Impact
Shane Watson 117* (57) 2018 CSK title win, total domination
Wriddhiman Saha 115* (55) 2014 Century in a losing cause, pure class
Kieron Pollard 60 (32) + 1 Wkt 2013 Match-winner with bat & ball
Faf du Plessis 86 (59) 2021 Anchored CSK to 4th title
Anil Kumble 4/16 2009 GOAT-level bowling effort in low-scoring final