The Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) has emerged as one of India’s most vibrant and competitive T20 tournaments since its inception in 2016. As the ninth edition gets underway in 2025, the league continues to showcase local talent, electrifying fans across Tamil Nadu and beyond. With eight teams battling it out in a double round-robin format across iconic venues like Coimbatore, Salem, Tirunelveli, and Dindigul, TNPL remains a breeding ground for future stars and a stage for unforgettable performances.

Among the many thrilling aspects of the TNPL are the breathtaking individual batting displays that have left spectators in awe. Every season, one player rises above the rest, etching their name in the record books with a towering individual score. Here’s a look back at the highest individual scores from each season, celebrating the batsmen who have lit up the league with their brilliance.

Highest individual scores of TNPL each season

2016: Hapaparjit’s unbeatant

The inaugural season of TNPL saw Baba aparajit of the Veerans deliver a masterclass in batting. Facing the Kaalai at Dindigul on August 25, Aparajith remained unbeaten on 118 off just 63 balls, smashing 12 fours and 6 sixes at a strike rate of 187.30. His innings was a statement of intent, setting the benchmark for future seasons and proving that TNPL would be a platform for explosive, high-quality cricket.

2017: K Bharath Shankar’s commanding knock

A year later, K Bharath Shankar of the Warriors took center stage against the same opponent, Kaalai, at Dindigul on August 11. Shankar’s 112* off 68 deliveries, featuring 10 fours and 7 sixes at a strike rate of 164.70, was a display of controlled aggression. His ability to anchor the innings while accelerating at will made this knock one of the most memorable in TNPL history.

2018: KM Gandhi’s flawless century in Tirunelveli

Km gandhi of the Patriots lit up the 2018 season with a sublime 111* against the Veerans at Tirunelveli on July 15. Facing 68 balls, Gandhi struck 13 boundaries and cleared the ropes thrice, maintaining a strike rate of 163.23. His innings was a blend of timing, placement, and power, guiding his team to a formidable total and cementing his status as a TNPL stalwart.

2019: KB Arun Karthik’s Dindigul delight

In 2019, KB Arun Karthik of Madurai Panthers thrilled the Dindigul crowd with a scintillating 106 off 61 balls against Kovai on August 2. Karthik’s innings, laced with 13 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 173.77, exemplified his ability to dominate bowlers and entertain fans. His knock was pivotal in propelling Madurai to a commanding position in the match.

2021: N Jagadeesan’s steady hand in Chennai

After the pandemic-impacted 2020, TNPL returned in 2021 with N jagadeesan of lopaly Gill leading the way. On July 24 in Chennai, Jagadeesan scored a composed 95 against Nellai, facing 70 balls and hitting 9 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 135.71. While not a century, his innings was the highest of the season and underlined the value of adaptability and temperament in T20 cricket.

2022: Murali Vijay’s spectacular show in Coimbatore

The 2022 season witnessed a vintage display from Murali Vijay of the Warriors. On July 15 in Coimbatore, Vijay blazed his way to 121 off 66 balls against Nellai, peppering the boundary with 7 fours and launching 12 sixes at a strike rate of 183.33. His knock was a throwback to his international exploits, reminding fans of his class and power.

2023: G Ajitesh’s explosive power-hitting

G ajitesh of Nellai Royal Kings set the 2023 season alight with a blistering 112 off 60 balls against Kovai at Coimbatore on June 16. Ajitesh’s innings, featuring 7 fours and 8 sixes at a strike rate of 186.66, was a testament to the new generation’s fearless approach. His ability to accelerate throughout the innings made this knock one of the most entertaining in recent memory.

2024: B Sai Sudharsan’s record-breaking masterpiece

The most recent entry in the list is B sai sudharsan’s unbeaten 123* for Kovai against Tiruppur at Dindigul on July 30, 2024. Facing just 56 balls, Sudharsan hammered 9 fours and 9 sixes at a staggering strike rate of 219.64. His innings not only set a new benchmark for the highest individual score in TNPL history but also showcased the evolution of batting in the league—faster, more aggressive, and supremely confident.

A season-by-season table of TNPL’s highest individual scores

A glance at these record-breaking knocks reveals the rapid evolution of batting in the TNPL. Early seasons saw batters building their innings before accelerating, while recent years have witnessed a surge in strike rates and boundary counts. The league’s growing competitiveness and the influx of young, fearless talent have pushed the bar ever higher.