The Indian Premier League (IPL) is widely considered one of the best cricket leagues in the world and has had a significant impact on the sport by introducing T20 cricket. After its inception, many other countries have followed suit and created their own T20 leagues. The IPL has completed 15 successful seasons, and during this time, there have been many outstanding performances by teams. One of the most impressive records to track in the IPL is the highest team score, which is the most runs scored by a team in a single match. With the fast-paced nature of T20 cricket, teams often strive to achieve high scores, and totals of 200 or more are becoming increasingly common. In this article, we will take a look at the top highest team scores in the history of the IPL.
Listed below are the ten highest team scores in the Indian Premier League (IPL) achieved during the last 15 seasons.
Top 10 Highest Team Scores in IPL History
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Team
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Score
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Overs
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Against
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Venue
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Date
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RCB
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263/5
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20.0
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Pune Warriors
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Bengaluru
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23 Apr 2013
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RCB
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248/3
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20.0
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Gujarat Lions
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Bengaluru
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14 May 2016
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CSK
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246/5
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20.0
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Rajasthan Royals
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Chennai
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3 Apr 2010
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KKR
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245/6
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20.0
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Indore
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12 May 2018
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CSK
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240/5
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20.0
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Punjab Kings
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Mohali
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19 Apr 2008
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RCB
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235/1
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20.0
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Mumbai Indians
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Wankhede
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10 May 2015
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MI
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235/9
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20.0
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Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Abu Dhabi
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8 Oct 2021
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Punjab Kings
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232/2
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20.0
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Royal Challengers
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Dharamsala
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17 May 2011
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KKR
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232/2
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20.0
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Mumbai Indians
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Kolkata
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28 Apr 2019
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DC
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231/4
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20.0
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Punjab Kings
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Delhi
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23 Apr 201
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RCB (263/5) vs Pune Warriors in 2013
On April 23, 2013, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Chris Gayle hit a historic century, scoring 175* runs, which remains the highest individual score in IPL and T20 cricket to date. He hit 13 fours and an incredible 17 sixes in the fastest century in IPL history. His teammate AB de Villiers also contributed with 31 runs off 8 balls, helping Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to achieve the highest team score in IPL history and also the highest score for RCB in IPL with 263/5. Pune Warriors India was unable to match RCB’s score and was restricted to 133/9 in 20 overs. It’s not surprising that Gayle was named Player of the Match for his impressive performance. This match is remembered for the “Gayle storm” and RCB’s 263/5 remains the highest team score in IPL history.
RCB (248/3) vs Gujarat Lions in 2016
The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) franchise has had a long history of fielding some of the best batsmen in the world. It’s not surprising that the second-highest team score in IPL also belongs to them. This record was set during a match against Gujarat Lions in IPL 2016, where Chris Gayle fell early, but Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers took the lead and thrilled the Bengaluru crowd. The duo set a record-breaking 229-run partnership for the second wicket, helping RCB to score 248/3 in 20 overs. While Kohli scored 109 runs off 55 balls, with five fours and eight sixes, de Villiers scored 129* off 55 balls. Gujarat was unable to catch up to this target and was restricted to 104 runs in 18.4 overs. De Villiers was named Player of the Match for his outstanding performance.
CSK (246/5) vs Rajasthan Royals in 2010
The Chennai Super Kings (CSK), a three-time IPL champion team, have also made a notable contribution to the highest team scores in the IPL. In IPL 2010, CSK scored 246/5 against the Rajasthan Royals at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, thanks to an impressive 127 runs from M Vijay. This score remains the third highest in IPL history. However, this match was a close one, as the Rajasthan Royals were in the game throughout, with Naman Ojha scoring 94 runs off 55 balls and Shane Watson scoring 60 runs off 25 balls, but they fell short by 22 runs. This match is remembered as one of the highest-scoring encounters in IPL history.
KKR (245/6) vs Kings XI Punjab in 2018
The Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) team is known for not having the strongest bowling attack. As a result, they have often conceded high scores in the past. In May 2018, they faced off against the Kolkata Knight Riders, and Sunil Narine led the team to score 245/6 in 20 overs. Despite a valiant effort, the Punjab team fell short, only managing 214/8, unable to chase down the large target set by Narine’s 36-ball 75 runs. The dominance of Narine proved too much for the Punjab team to handle on that day.
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CSK (240/5) vs Punjab Kings in 2008
In the first year of IPL, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team was on a roll, with a balanced mix of aggressive and consistent batsmen. In the second match of the tournament in 2008, the team demonstrated why they would be a tough team to beat. Michael Hussey’s 116 runs off 54 balls, including eight fours and nine sixes, along with contributions from Suresh Raina and S Badrinath helped CSK to score 240/5 in 20 overs, the fifth-highest team score in IPL history. The Punjab Kings team was unable to match this score, with James Hopes’ 71 runs off 33 balls, they scored 207/4. Hussey was named Player of the Match for his outstanding performance.
RCB (235/1) vs Mumbai Indians in 2015
The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) team set the record for the sixth-highest team score in IPL history in 2015, reaching 235/1 against the Mumbai Indians. It was a historic encounter in Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, and both teams were determined to win. RCB’s opening batsmen, AB De Villiers and Virat Kohli batted brilliantly together, with De Villiers smashing a quickfire century off 49 balls, including 19 fours and 4 sixes. Kohli also helped, scoring 82 runs off 50 balls. The Mumbai Indians’ bowlers had no answers for the RCB’s formidable batting, as the squad fell short of the objective, scoring 196/7. The De Villiers storm and RCB’s 235/1 remain the sixth-highest team score in IPL history, making this match one of the most memorable for RCB and IPL fans.
MI (235/9) vs Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2021
Mumbai Indians (MI) set a new record for the highest team score in IPL history in the 2021 season, hitting 235/9 against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The match was placed at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, and both teams were keen to win. Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav, MI’s top-order batsmen, had a tremendous partnership, with Kishan smashing 84 runs off 32 balls, including 11 fours and four sixes. Suryakumar too chipped in with 82 runs off 40 balls. The Sunrisers Hyderabad bowlers had no answers for the MI’s impressive batting, as the side fell short of the objective, scoring 193/8. This match is still remembered fondly by MI and IPL fans for Ishan Kishan’s batting and MI’s 235/9, the best team score in IPL history.
Kings Xi Punjab (232/2) vs Royal Challengers in 2011
Kings Xi Punjab (KXIP) set a new record for the second-highest team score in IPL history in 2011 when they scored 232/2 against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). The game was played in the Dharamsala Stadium in Mohali, and both teams were hungry to win. Adam Gilchrist and Shaun Marsh, KXIP’s top-order batsmen, had a spectacular partnership, with Gilchrist smashing a quickfire century off just 55 balls, including 8 fours and 9 sixes. Marsh also contributed, scoring 79 runs off 49 balls. The RCB bowlers had no solutions for the KXIP’s impressive batting, as the side fell short of the target, reaching 121/10. The Gilchrist century and KXIP’s 232/2 remain the second-best team scores in IPL history, making this match one of the most memorable for KXIP and IPL fans.
KKR (232/2) vs Mumbai Indians in 2011
During the 2011 IPL season, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) set a new record for the tournament’s team score, registering 232/2 against Mumbai Indians. The match was placed at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens, and both teams were eager to win. Chris Lynn and Andre Russell, KKR’s top-order batsmen, had a tremendous combination, with Russell smashing 80 runs off 40 balls, including six fours and eight sixes. Lynn also chipped in with a solid 54 runs off 29 balls. The Mumbai Indians bowlers had no answers for the KKR’s impressive batting, as the squad fell short of the objective, scoring 198/7. For Russell’s batting and KKR’s 232/2 score in IPL history, this match remains one of the most memorable for KKR and IPL fans.
DC (231/4) vs Kings Xi Punjab in 2011
During the 2011 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, Delhi Capitals (DC) set a new record for the third-highest team score in tournament history, scoring 231/4 against Kings Xi Punjab (KXIP). The game was placed at Delhi’s Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium, and both teams were keen to win. Virender Sehwag and David Warner, DC’s top-order batsmen, had a brilliant partnership, with Sehwag smashing 77 runs off 35 balls, including eight fours and four sixes. Warner also contributed, scoring 77 runs off 48 balls. The KXIP bowlers had no answers for the DC’s impressive batting, as the side fell short of the objective, scoring 202/6. This match is still remembered fondly by DC and IPL fans for Sehwag’s batting and DC’s 231/4, the third-best team score in IPL history.
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FAQS
Which IPL team has the highest score?
RCB set the record for the most runs in a match with a total of 263-5 against PWI in 2013, the same match in which Gayle set the record for the most runs in a match in IPL history, as well as the record for the most sixes in an inning. This is also the second-greatest innings total in a T20 match by any team.
Who has the fastest 100 in IPL?
Chris Gayle holds the record for the fastest IPL hundred. Gayle scored 175 runs off 66 balls in an IPL 2013 game against the Pune Warriors. In his remarkable innings, Gayle blasted 17 sixes and 13 fours. During his remarkable effort, the left-hander sprinted to a three-figure score in only 30 balls.
Who hit the slowest century in IPL?
Manish Pandey of Royal Challengers Bangalore and Jos Butler of Rajasthan Royals shared the slowest century. They completed the task in 67 balls. Twenty different Indian batters have scored 31 hundred.
Who takes the fastest 50 in IPL?
KL Rahul, the captain of the Punjab Kings, has made the fastest half-century in IPL history, scoring 51 runs off 14 deliveries against Delhi Capital at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali.
Who is the fastest bowler in IPL history?
Shaun Tait bowled the fastest delivery in IPL history, reaching 157.7 kph while playing in one of the seasons.