Top 10 Chart-Toppers: Highest Team Scores in IPL
(2008-2023)
highest score in ipl history
|
Rank |
Team |
Total
Score |
Overs |
Opposition |
Year |
|
1 |
Royal
Challengers Bangalore |
263/5 |
20 |
Pune
Warriors India |
2013 |
|
2 |
Lucknow
Super Giants |
257/5 |
20 |
Punjab
Kings |
2023 |
|
3 |
Royal
Challengers Bangalore |
248/3 |
20 |
Gujarat
Lions |
2016 |
|
4 |
Chennai
Super Kings |
246/5 |
20 |
Rajasthan
Royals |
2010 |
|
5 |
Kolkata
Knight Riders |
245/6 |
20 |
Kings
XI Punjab |
2018 |
|
6 |
Chennai
Super Kings |
240/5 |
20 |
Kings
XI Punjab |
2008 |
|
7 |
Chennai
Super Kings |
235/4 |
20 |
Kolkata
Knight Riders |
2023 |
|
8 |
Royal
Challengers Bangalore |
235/1 |
20 |
Mumbai
Indians |
2015 |
|
9 |
Mumbai
Indians |
235/9 |
20 |
Sunrisers
Hyderabad |
2021 |
|
10 |
Gujarat
Titans |
233/3 |
20 |
Mumbai
Indians |
2023 |
List of Top 10 Highest Team Scores in IPL from 2008 to 2023
1. Record-Breaking Brilliance: RCB's 263/5 - The Pinnacle of IPL Team Scores
Royal Challengers Bangalore etched their name in IPL history with the highest team score, posting an astounding 263 for 5 against Pune Warriors India on April 23, 2013. Powered by Chris Gayle's unparalleled onslaught, which included the fastest T20 century off 30 balls and an unbeaten 175*, RCB's innings featured the most sixes in a T20 match (21). Gayle's remarkable feat shattered multiple records, leaving Pune Warriors India hapless in a one-sided encounter.
2. Power Unleashed: LSG's 257/5 - Second-Highest IPL Total
Lucknow Super Giants showcased an extraordinary batting performance, falling just six runs short of the highest-ever IPL total. Marcus Stoinis 72 (40 balls), Kyle Mayers 54 (24 balls), Nicholas Pooran 45 (19 balls), and Ayush Badoni 43 (24 balls) propelled LSG to a staggering 257/5. Despite a valiant effort from Punjab Kings, Atharva Taide's 66 (36 balls), LSG emerged victorious by 56 runs.
3. Record Demolition: RCB's Titanic 248/3: 3rd Highest IPL Team Score
In a stunning display of batting brilliance, AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli's exceptional centuries led Royal Challengers Bangalore to a commanding 248/3 against Gujarat Lions. Their T20 record partnership of 229 in 96 balls secured the biggest win in IPL history, a 144-run triumph. This dominance, the third-highest team score, showcased RCB's prowess, ensuring their playoff contention with the best net run rate.
4. CSK's Record-breaking 248/3: Vijay's Dominance
Murali Vijay's breathtaking century led Chennai Super Kings to a record-breaking 248/3 against Rajasthan Royals, marking the 4th highest team score in IPL from 2008 to 2023. Supported by Albie Morkel's explosive batting, their 152-run partnership steered Chennai to 155 runs in the final ten overs. Despite Rajasthan's spirited reply, Doug Bollinger's brilliant debut, claiming 2 for 15, secured a 23-run victory, keeping Chennai's semi-final hopes alive.
5. KKR's Explosive 245/6: A Record-Breaking Showdown
In a thrilling clash, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) put on a stunning show, scoring a massive 245/6 against Kings XI Punjab. Sunil Narine's quick 75 (36 balls) and Dinesh Karthik's rapid 50 (23 balls) outshone KL Rahul's brave 66. KKR's total became the fifth-highest in IPL history, and consequently, an incredible run aggregate of 459 was scored in this match. Despite Kings XI's strong chase, led by Rahul, the huge target was too much.
6. CSK's Record 240/5 in Mohali: Hussey's Marvel
In a thrilling Mohali encounter, Chennai Super Kings, led by Australian maestro Michael Hussey, delivered a dazzling performance. Hussey's unbeaten 116, coupled with Suresh Raina's splendid cameo, powered Chennai to a commanding 240/5, marking the sixth-highest team score in IPL from 2008 to 2023. Despite James Hopes' valiant 71 for Punjab, the massive target proved insurmountable, ending at 207/4.
7. CSK's Record 235/4 at Eden Gardens
In an Eden Gardens spectacle, Chennai Super Kings powered to 235/4, marking the seventh-highest IPL team score from 2008 to 2023. Rahane's explosive 71 off 29 balls, Dube's dynamic 50 off 21 balls, and Conway's consistent 56 off 40 balls showcased CSK's dominance. Despite KKR's spirited chase, falling short at 186/8.
8. RCB's 235/1 Brilliance: AB's Wankhede Masterclass
AB de Villiers' masterclass at Wankhede propelled RCB to a stunning 235/1, the eighth-highest IPL team score from 2008 to 2023. De Villiers' majestic 133 and Kohli's 82 left Mumbai stunned. Their T20-record partnership of 215, amid fielding lapses, showcased RCB as a cricketing powerhouse. Despite Mumbai's efforts, the chase fell short, underscoring the batting spectacle.
9. Mumbai's Explosive 235/9 Falls Short in IPL 2021
Mumbai Indians' valiant effort saw a formidable 235/9 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2021, securing the 9th-highest team score from 2008 to 2023. Despite Kishan's 84 (32) and Yadav's 82 (40), Mumbai fell short of IPL playoffs. The power-packed innings underline Mumbai's T20 cricket powerhouse status.
10. Titans' Dominance: Gill's Masterclass in 233/3 Total
Gujarat Titans clinched the 10th-highest team score in IPL history, a formidable 233/3 against Mumbai Indians in the 2023 semi-final. Shubman Gill's phenomenal 129 (60) anchored this record-breaking achievement, adding to the top team scores in IPL from 2008 to 2023. This cements Titans' stature as a T20 cricket powerhouse.