The Indian Premier League is the biggest sporting event in India. IPL is very famous for its celebrity attraction and worldwide attention. Chasing an average score in a game like T20 is difficult. Then imagine the total for a team that is already above 12 runs per over. Quite a crazy thing right?
SunRisers Hyderabad – 287/3 vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Less than a month after their record IPL total of 277/3, SunRisers Hyderabad broke their previous record and set up a new IPL total record with 287/3 in 20 overs against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Bengaluru in the IPL 2024. After RCB chose to field first, SRH openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma provided a fiery start with 79/0 at the end of the powerplay. Soon, they set up the 108-run opening partnership before Sharma’s (34 in 22 balls) wicket in the ninth over.
While Head recorded the fastest SRH century in 39 balls and scored 102 off 41 balls (nine fours and eight sixes), Heinrich Klaasen scored 67 runs off 31 balls with the help of two fours and seven sixes. Also, Aiden Markram’s (32 not out in 17 balls; two fours and two sixes) and Abdul Samad’s (37 not out in 10 balls; four fours and three sixes) cameos had important roles in that record IPL total.
SunRisers Hyderabad – 277/3 vs Mumbai Indians
It was the eighth match of the IPL 2024, where SunRisers Hyderabad thrashed the 11-year-old IPL record to set up a new highest IPL total with 277/3 (20 overs) against the five-time IPL winners Mumbai Indians.After Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya chose to field first at Hyderabad, SRH batters Travis Head (62 off 24 balls), Abhishek Sharma (63 off 23 balls), Aiden Markram (42 not out off 28 balls), and Heinrich Klaasen (80 not out off 34 balls) just outclassed the MI bowlers. After Travis Head recorded the fastest fifty for SRH by completing it in 18 balls, Abhishek soon broke that record with a 16-ball fifty.
Royal Challengers Bangalore – 263/5 vs Pune Warriors India
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) topped the table with the highest team score in IPL history. As he scored 263 runs for the loss of 5 wickets against Pune Warriors India (PWI) on 23 April 2013 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
Highlights of RCB V/S PWI 23 April 2013
- It was the highest innings total made in any T20 match ever.
- Chris Gayle holds the record for the highest T20 score of 175*(66), the fastest century within 30 balls, and the most individual sixes (17 sixes) in an inning.
- Steve Smith smashed 41(31) for Pune Warriors India.
- RCB won by 134 runs.
Lucknow Super Giants – 257/5 vs Punjab Kings 2023
Lucknow Super Giants created history in IPL 2023 by scoring 257 runs for the loss of only five wickets in 20 overs. They came close to breaking the almost untouchable record of RCB.
Highlights of LSG V/S PBKS 28 April 2023
- It was the second highest innings total made in any T20 match ever.
- Marcus Stonis (72 runs off 40 balls) and Kyle Mayers (54 runs off 24 balls) scored swashbuckling half-centuries.
- Ayush Badoni (43 runs off 24 balls) and Nicholas Pooran (45 runs off 19 balls).
- LSG won by 56 runs.
Royal Challengers Bangalore – 248/3 vs Gujarat Lions
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) once again top the list of highest team scores in IPL history with the second spot. As they scored 248 runs for the loss of 3 wickets against Gujarat Lions on 14 May 2016 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
Highlights of RCB V/S GL 14 May 2016
- AB de Villiers scored 129 in just 52 balls including 10 fours and 12 sixes.
- Virat Kohli smashed 109(55) with 5 fours and 8 sixes.
- Aaron Finch 37(38) was the top scorer for the Gujarat team.
- RCB won by 144 runs.
Chennai Super Kings – 246/5 vs Rajasthan Royals
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Is On Third Place In The List Of Highest Team Score In IPL History. As They Scored 246 Runs With The Loss Of 5 Wickets Against Rajasthan Royals on 03 April 2010 at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai.
Highlights of CSK V/S RR 03 April 2010
- Murali Vijay hit 127 in mere 56 balls including 8 fours and 11 sixes.
- Albie Morkel scored 62(34) with 3 fours and 5 sixes.
- Naman Ojha 94(55) and Watson 60(25) were the leading scorers for the Royals.
- CSK won the match by 23 runs.
Kolkata Knight Riders – 245/6 vs Kings XI Punjab
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Is On Fourth Place In The List Of Highest Team Score In IPL History. As They Scored 245 Runs With The Loss Of 6 Wickets Against Kings XI Punjab on 12 May 2018 at Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore.
Highlights of KKR V/S KXIP 12 May 2018
- Sunil Narine was the opener of the innings and gained 75 in 36 balls with 9 fours and 4 sixes.
- Dinesh Karthik scored 50(23) with 5 fours and 3 sixes.
- KL Rahul batted 66 in 29 balls including 2 fours and 7 sixes.
- KKR defeated Kings XI Punjab by 31 runs.
Chennai Super Kings – 240/5 vs Kings XI Punjab
Chennai Super Kings were on a hot streak in the inaugural year of the IPL. They had a good combination of aggressive batsmen and players who could score runs at will. In just the second game of the IPL in 19 April 2008, the world and the Punjab Kings found out why CSK would be one of the toughest teams in the competition. Michael Hussey scored 116 runs in 54 balls with the help of eight fours and nine sixes while Suresh Raina and. S Badrinath put the final touch. CSK posted 240/5 in their 20 overs, which was the fifth highest team score in IPL, to shock Punjab.
Highlights of CSK V/S KXIP 19 April 2008
- It was only the second match of IPL.
- Mike Hussey scored 114 in just 54 balls.
- James Hopes 71 (33 balls) and Kumar Sangakkara 54 (33 balls) tried their best to chase down the total.
- Kings XI Punjab was defeated by 33 runs.
Royal Challengers Banglore – 235/1 vs Mumbai Indians
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) once again occupied the sixth position in the list of highest team scores in IPL history with first and second runs. As he scored 235 runs for the loss of 1 wicket against Mumbai Indians on 10 May 2015 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
Highlights of RCB V/S MI 10 May 2015
- AB de Villiers scored 133 runs in just 59 balls with the help of 19 fours and 4 sixes.
- Viral Kohli scored 82 runs in just 50 balls with 4 sixes and 6 fours.
Kings XI Punjab – 232/2 vs Royal Challengers Banglore
Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) ranks seventh in the list of highest team scores in IPL history. He scored 232 runs for the loss of 2 wickets against Royal Challengers Bangalore on 17 May 2011 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala.
Highlights of KXIP V/S RCB 17 May 2011
- Adam Gilchrist scored 106 runs in 55 balls with 9 sixes and 8 fours.
- Shaun March scored 79 runs in 49balls.
KolkataKnight Riders – 232/2 vs Mumbai Indians
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) once again finished fourth in the list of highest team scores in IPL history with the eighth position. As they scored 232 for the loss of 2 wickets against Mumbai Indians at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on 28 April 2019.
Delhi Daredevils – 231/4 vs Kings XI Punjab
Delhi Daredevils (DDD) is at the ninth position in the list of highest team scores in IPL history. He scored 231 runs for the loss of 4 wickets against Kings XI Punjab on 23 April 2011 at Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi.
Kings XI Punjab – 231/4 vs Chennai Super Kings
Kings XI Punjab is once again on the tenth spot with the seventh spot in the list of highest team scores in IPL history. As he scored 231 runs for the loss of 4 wickets against Chennai Super Kings on 07 May 2014 at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack.
