The highest individual scores by No. 11 batters in IPL history make a short and surprising list. When the last batter walks out, few people expect runs. The No. 11 batter is usually a fast bowler or a spinner. The job is simple: survive a few balls and add whatever runs are possible.
Yet a few tailenders have surprised everyone with brave late hitting. Munaf Patel leads the list with 23 not out for Rajasthan Royals in 2009. Only five batters have reached double figures from this position. That fact alone shows how hard this job is. This page gives the runs, balls, fours, sixes, opponent and season for each knock.
Highest Individual Scores by No. 11 Batters Overview
| Record | Detail |
|---|---|
| Highest score by a No. 11 batter in IPL | 23 not out |
| Holder | Munaf Patel |
| Team | Rajasthan Royals |
| Opponent | Delhi Daredevils |
| Season | 2009 |
| Batters who have reached double figures at No. 11 | 5 |
Top 5 Highest Individual Scores by No. 11 Batters
| Rank | Player | Team | Score | Balls | Fours | Sixes | Opposition | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Munaf Patel | Rajasthan Royals | 23 not out | 10 | 5 | 0 | Delhi Daredevils | 2009 |
| 2 | Dale Steyn | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 19 not out | 11 | 3 | 0 | Mumbai Indians | 2015 |
| 3 | Akash Deep | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 17 | 8 | 2 | 1 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 2026 |
| 4 | Mohammed Siraj | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 12 not out | 14 | 0 | 1 | Chennai Super Kings | 2021 |
| 4 | Avesh Khan | Lucknow Super Giants | 12 | 4 | 0 | 2 | Gujarat Titans | 2022 |
Record History
Munaf Patel set this record in the second IPL season. Rajasthan Royals were 107 for 9 against Delhi Daredevils when he walked out. He smashed 23 not out off only 10 balls with 5 fours. His strike rate was 230. He took the team to 136 for 9. Delhi still won the match by 14 runs, but Patel had played a knock that no No. 11 batter has beaten since.
Dale Steyn came closest in 2015. Sunrisers Hyderabad had collapsed against Mumbai Indians. Steyn scored 19 not out off 11 balls with 3 fours and took the team past 100. Sunrisers finished on 113 and Mumbai won by 9 wickets. It was a fine effort in a lost cause, and it is still the second best score at this position.
Akash Deep sits third with 17 off 8 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2026. He hit 2 fours and 1 six before he was caught and bowled by Varun Chakaravarthy. It was the kind of quick cameo that can lift a low total in the last overs.
Mohammed Siraj and Avesh Khan share fourth place with 12 runs each. Siraj scored 12 not out off 14 balls with 1 six against Chennai Super Kings in 2021. Royal Challengers Bengaluru finished on 122 for 9 and Chennai won by 69 runs. Avesh Khan scored his 12 off only 4 balls against Gujarat Titans in 2022. He hit 2 sixes off Rashid Khan, including one off the first ball he faced. Lucknow Super Giants were bowled out for 82 and lost by 62 runs.
No No. 11 batter has reached 25 in the IPL. No one has scored a fifty from this position. The record has stood since 2009, which tells you how rare a big knock from the last batter really is.
What This Record Tells Us
The No. 11 batter faces very few balls in most matches. Many innings end before the last batter even walks out. When the last batter does get a chance, the team is usually in trouble. The bowling is often tight and the pressure is high. That is why even 12 runs from this position is worth a place on this list.
The five knocks on this list share one clear trait. Each batter attacked instead of only blocking. Munaf Patel hit 5 fours in 10 balls. Avesh Khan hit 2 sixes in 4 balls. A few big hits at the end of an innings can add 15 to 20 runs to a total. Those runs matter in a low scoring match, even when the team goes on to lose.
This record also shows the gap between the best tailenders and the rest. Munaf Patel sits alone at the top with 23 not out. The next best score is 19 not out. After that, the list drops fast. For fans, that makes this one of the most stable records in the IPL. It will take a brave and lucky cameo to break it. Readers who enjoy unusual batting records can also check the longest innings by balls faced and the highest partnerships in IPL history. Big hitting at the other end of the order appears in the most runs in an over list too.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has the highest score by a No. 11 batter in IPL?
Munaf Patel holds the record with 23 not out for Rajasthan Royals against Delhi Daredevils in 2009. He scored his runs off 10 balls with 5 fours.
Has any No. 11 batter scored a fifty in IPL?
No. No batter at No. 11 has scored a fifty in the IPL. The highest score at this position is 23 not out by Munaf Patel.
Which No. 11 batter hit the most sixes in one IPL innings?
Avesh Khan hit the most sixes by a No. 11 batter in one IPL innings. He hit 2 sixes in 4 balls for Lucknow Super Giants against Gujarat Titans in 2022.
Who has the second highest score at No. 11 in IPL?
Dale Steyn has the second highest score at No. 11. He scored 19 not out off 11 balls for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Mumbai Indians in 2015.
How many No. 11 batters have scored 10 or more in IPL?
Five No. 11 batters have scored 10 or more in the IPL. They are Munaf Patel, Dale Steyn, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj and Avesh Khan.
Why is scoring at No. 11 so hard in the IPL?
The No. 11 batter is usually a specialist bowler who rarely bats. The batter often arrives with few balls left, the team in trouble, and the field set to attack. That mix of low skill with the bat and high pressure keeps scores low. You can follow the road to the next season in our IPL 2027 auction date guide, and check the official IPL site for fixtures and stats.
Statistics updated through: 14 October 2026
