Highest Team Scores In IPL

When Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in 2024, they scored an incredible 287/3, setting a record for the greatest total in IPL history. This beats the previous record of 277/3 that SRH recorded against MI in Hyderabad earlier in the IPL 2024. In this inning, Travis Head scored the fourth-fastest century in IPL history. Take a view of the complete record-breaking list for the match between RCB and SRH

In a T20 match, the most runs: A record-breaking 549 runs were scored in the contest (SRH 287 + RCB 262/7).

The second-highest score in T20 history: Nepal's 314/3 versus Mongolia in Hangzhou, 2023, is only surpassed by SRH's 287.

Against the Mumbai Indians (MI), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) put on a spectacular batting display, amassing the greatest IPL score ever—277 runs in 20 overs. The MI bowlers were blasted all over the pitch by Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Heinrich Klaasen. MI decided to field first after winning the toss. Travis Head got off to a great start, hitting his fifty in only eighteen balls and going on to score 62 runs off of twenty-four balls, including three sixes and nine fours. Abhishek Sharma did the same, scoring 63 runs off 23 balls, including three fours and seven sixes, and reaching a fast fifty in 16 balls. After that, Heinrich Klaasen took over, scoring 80 runs off 34 balls with four fours and seven sixes. Aiden Markram, on the other hand, put in a solid innings, scoring 42 runs and joining Klaasen for a vital 116-run partnership.

The Kolkata Knight Riders resumed playing their hard-hitting brand of cricket when Gautam Gambhir rejoined the club as coach. For the 2024 IPL, Sunil Narine, who is renowned for his incredible pinch-hitting skills, was elevated to open the batting. This strategy proved to be quite effective for KKR against the Delhi Capitals, as Sunil Narine emerged as a batting threat, hitting an incredible 85 off only 39 deliveries. KKR's total reached 272 runs, barely 5 runs shy of the greatest score in IPL history, thanks to the efforts of young players Angkrish Raguvanshi and Andre Russell. Rishabh Pant and Tristan Stubb both reached their half-centuries but were unable to have much of an influence as Delhi lost by 106 runs after losing early wickets and never seeming confident in the chase.

The clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 2024 Indian Premier League turned into a run-fest as SRH posted a colossal 266/7, showcasing an extraordinary batting display. Played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad, the match was a testament to modern T20 cricket's explosive nature.

Opting to bat first after winning the toss, SRH openers came out all guns blazing. Their start was powered by a quickfire partnership, with the opening pair attacking DC's bowlers in the powerplay. Against Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad recorded their fourth-highest score in the history of the Indian Premier League. Hyderabad concluded with 266 runs in 20 overs after openers Travis Head (89) and Abhishek Sharma (46) shared a record-breaking 125 runs in the powerplay. The 2024 season had all four of the IPL's highest totals.

In response, the Delhi Capitals faced a daunting chase. SRH's bowlers, buoyed by the scoreboard pressure, started strongly with disciplined lines and early breakthroughs. Although a couple of DC batters counterattacked with fiery half-centuries, the required run rate kept escalating, leading to errors and wickets.

The match was a perfect showcase of SRH’s batting depth and aggressive intent, coupled with an efficient bowling display that kept the opposition at bay. With this emphatic win, SRH solidified its position in the league, delivering a performance to be remembered in the IPL archives.

Universe Boss Chris Gayle displayed the greatest degree of clean power hitting throughout the 2013 IPL as he delivered a Gayle Storm to Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium. and. Against the Pune Warriors India, he stormed onto the batting-friendly Chinnaswamy ground and smashed the quickest T20 century ever. He smashed the first 50 runs in only 17 balls as if his bat had wings. He added the following fifty runs in only thirteen balls, however, since he was not content. The fun didn't end there, however. Gayle teased the fans with his crazy hitting prowess, perhaps headed for a double century. Despite slowing down a little in the last stages, he ended undefeated with an incredible 175 runs off only 66 balls, which was both Chris Gayle's greatest IPL score ever and the highest IPL individual score. With a rapid cameo of 31 runs off 8 balls, AB de Villiers added support to Gayle's blitzkrieg. Together, they helped RCB reach 263 runs in 20 overs, the best total in IPL history. On the receiving end, PWI fell well short by a massive 130 runs, managing just 133 for 9 in their 20 overs.

In one of the most thrilling matches of the 2023 Indian Premier League season, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) delivered a batting masterclass, setting a staggering total of 257/5 against the Punjab Kings (PBKS). During the 2023 IPL match between the Punjab Kings and the Lucknow Super Giants, LSG transformed Punjab's home field, IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali, into their batting haven. They lit the stage on fire with a quick 257/5 in their 20 overs, the highest total in IPL 2023, led by Kyle Mayers' sensational start. Marcus Stoinis scored a powerful 72 off 40 deliveries after Mayers' scorching 54 runs off 24 balls. After that, Nicholas Pooran made a spectacular appearance and contributed a fast-paced 45 off only 19 balls. Punjab responded by losing the match by 56 runs after their 201-run effort was insufficient.

The match highlighted LSG’s dominance in batting, with their record-breaking performance etching a memorable chapter in IPL history, reaffirming their credentials as serious title contenders.

Virat Kohli is the lone player from the 2016 IPL who will live on in memory. Virat Kohli was at the top of his game and had already scored two centuries during that IPL season, but he had to continue leading RCB in their quest for the championship. Kohli showed his brilliance and performed at his peak once again as he faced the Gujarat Lions, the side he crushed his first-ever IPL century. Kohli and ABD wreaked havoc on the Gujarat Lions despite a sluggish start and the early loss of Gayle. Kohli's knock, which began slowly before going crazy and finishing with 109 off 55 balls, was a story of patience transformed into power. ABD, meanwhile, exploded to an undefeated 129 off only 52 deliveries, displaying unadulterated ferocity. After 20 overs, RCB's total of 248 runs—one of the greatest in IPL history—was reached thanks to their 229-run partnership. The Gujarat Lions succumbed to an overwhelming 144-run deficit and had little chance.

The 2010 IPL season began unevenly for the Chennai Super Kings, but on one day, Murali Vijay's batsmanship made everything seem very simple. Murali Vijay scored a tremendous 127 runs off of only 56 deliveries during the Chennai Super Kings vs. Rajasthan Royals match. Albie Morkel, who struck 62 off 34 balls, and the men in yellow combined to post a record-breaking 246 runs in 20 overs, which is both CSK's biggest IPL score and one of the greatest totals ever. Despite their best efforts, Rajasthan was unable to reach the target of 23 runs in the run chase.

The mindset of the players on the Mumbai Indians squad makes them one of the greatest teams in IPL history. During the 2024 IPL season, the Mumbai Indians, captained by Hardik Pandya, demonstrated that they would be down but never out as they were thrashed by Sunrisers Hyderabad by 277 runs. Ishan Kishan and Rohit Sharma fired up at the top as they got the chase off to a fantastic start. MI reached the necessary pace halfway into the pursuit, and victory was not far away. Without the leadership and bowling of SRH skipper Pat Cummins, MI could have been able to chase down the greatest total in IPL history. They made their best team total in IPL history and finished fifth overall with 246 runs in 20 overs, only 31 runs short of the goal.

The Kolkata Knight Riders crushed Kings XI Punjab with a massive score of 245/6 in their 2018 IPL matchup. Dinesh Karthik blasted a scorching 50 runs in only 23 balls, while Sunil Narine scored 75 runs in just 36 balls. KKR's total became the eighth-highest in IPL history as a result. It was just too much for Kings XI Punjab to do, despite their best efforts to chase it, which were spearheaded by KL Rahul's 66 runs.