The 2024 IPL season has been one of the most exciting seasons yet. It had featured explosive batting performances from various teams. Many records have been broken, and new records have been set as players put on incredible displays of skill and power at the crease. In this season, we’ve seen some of the highest team scores ever recorded in the history of the IPL. Today lets go over the Top 10 Highest Scores in IPL so far.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is known for its fast-paced and thrilling T20 cricket matches. In 2024, some teams took this challenge to new heights, scoring record-breaking totals that thrilled fans around the world. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) led the way with the highest team score in IPL history with a staggering 287 against RCB. This season also saw other high scores, such as SRH’s 277 against MI and KKR’s 272 against DC.
Top 10 Highest Scores in IPL so far
SRH smashes the record! Highest IPL score ever: 287/3 vs RCB (2024)
Match Date: April 15, 2024 – Location: Bengaluru
Currently, SRH sits at the Top of the table with the highest score of 287 against RCB in IPL 2024. SRH achieved this record by surpassing his old record that the team set in this season of IPL only against MI of 277 runs. In this match, Travis Head hit the 4th fastest century in the history of Indian Premier League. Apart from this the record for most sixes in a match was also broken. RCB and SRH together hit 38 sixes in the match. Apart from this they have also set the record of second Highest Team score in T20 format in the world. First place is being held by Nepal.
SRH’s 277/3 runs against Mumbai Indians (2024)
– Match Date: March 27, 2024 – Location: Hyderabad
The second place is also bagged by SRH with 277 runs against Mumbai Indians. Chasing this Target MI was also able to score the highest team total of themselves in IPL history. Apart from this Abhishek Sharma also made the fastest 50 in this match and Kwena Maphaka conceded the Highest run in the IPL debut.
KKR’s 272/7 runs against Delhi Capitals
– Match Date: April 3, 2024 – Location: Visakhapatnam
The third highest total in IPL history was made by the Kolkata team this season. KKR made the second highest score in the 17-year long IPL history by scoring 272 runs for 7 wickets against Delhi. Sunil Narine also made his highest T20 score in this match. KKR had scored 272 runs against Delhi Capitals, which is the Third highest total in IPL history. Sunil Narine played a stormy innings in this match. Narine had played a historic inning of 85 runs in just 39 balls.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) – 266/7 vs Delhi Capitals (DC)
– Match Date: April 20, 2024 – Location: Delhi
SRH continued their high-scoring streak with a strong total of 266/7 against DC. The batsmen worked cohesively to keep the score ticking over, showcasing their adaptability and consistency in scoring runs. This game reinforced SRH’s reputation as a high-scoring team.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) – 263/5 vs Pune Warriors India
– Match Date: April 23, 2013 – Location: Bengaluru
RCB achieved a total of 263/5 in 2013, a feat that stood the test of time. Their batsmen played confidently and aggressively, attacking the bowlers and scoring runs freely. This innings was notable for the sheer domination by the RCB batting lineup.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) – 262/7 vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
– Match Date: April 15, 2024 – Location: Bengaluru
RCB put up a strong total of 262/7 against SRH. The team’s batsmen were consistent in their approach, finding boundaries and rotating the strike effectively. This match featured some spectacular hitting and showcased RCB’s batting depth.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) – 257/5 vs Punjab Kings
– Match Date: April 28, 2023 – Location: Mohali
LSG displayed their batting talent by reaching a high total of 257/5 against Punjab Kings. Their aggressive play and strategic shot selection allowed them to score runs quickly and efficiently. This match highlighted LSG’s potential as a top batting side.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) – 248/5 vs Gujarat Lions
– Match Date: May 14, 2016 – Location: Bengaluru
RCB scored an impressive 248/5 in a memorable match against Gujarat Lions. The top-order batsmen showed confidence and skill, hitting big shots and building a strong total. This performance was an early indication of RCB’s batting prowess.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) – 246/5 vs Rajasthan Royals (RR):
– Match Date: April 3, 2010 – Location: Chennai
CSK demonstrated their batting strength by reaching a total of 246/5 against RR. The team’s experienced players batted with precision and aggression, setting a challenging target for the opposition. This innings was a key moment in CSK’s history.
Mumbai Indians (MI) – 246/5 vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
– Match Date: March 27, 2024 – Location: Hyderabad
MI delivered a strong batting performance, scoring 246/5 against SRH. Their batsmen consistently found boundaries and ran effectively between the wickets. This match showcased MI’s balanced approach to batting and their ability to score runs under pressure.Â
These top 10 highest team scores in IPL history are a testament to the exceptional talent and skill of the players involved. The explosive batting performances, strategic shot selection, and teamwork displayed by these teams have left a lasting impact on IPL history. Fans can look forward to even more thrilling matches and records in future IPL seasons.
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