21 - CHRIS GAYLE (KKR, RCB, KXIP)
4484 runs in 125 matches, strike rate of 151.02, 6 centuries, best of 175*, 326 sixes

Chris Gayle redefined T20 cricket with his power-hitting and was the first batsman to hit a century in T20s. He transformed his game to the 20-over format and brought that success to the IPL as well, where he has 4484 runs in 125 matches at an astonishing strike rate of 151.02. He also has hit the most sixes in the IPL- 326 and owns the highest score in all T20- 175*.

Danielle Wyatt gets Chris Gayle as quarantine partner; asks him to get some rum

Gayle has hit 6 centuries in the tournament, the most and has won the Man of the Match award a record 21 times for his batting heroics. It is a shame that he is yet to win an IPL trophy, but he does bring the much-needed attention and attraction whenever he walks out to bat. He was the first to win the Orange Cap back-to-back in 2011-2012 and was the first to breach the 700-run mark barrier in a single edition of the tournament.

A true superstar nonetheless for ages.