The Indian Premier League (IPL) has witnessed some of the most explosive batting performances in cricket history. From individual milestones to collective team efforts, the tournament has set the stage for record-breaking scores. Here’s a look at the top 10 highest team scores in IPL history that have left fans in awe:
1. Royal Challengers Bangalore (263/5 vs Pune Warriors India, 2013)
- RCB tops the chart with this monstrous score. Chris Gayle’s legendary 175* from 66 balls in this match is still considered the most destructive innings in IPL history.
2. Royal Challengers Bangalore (248/3 vs Gujarat Lions, 2016)
- Another incredible RCB performance, led by AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli, who scored 129* and 109 respectively, dominating the Gujarat Lions bowling attack.
3. Chennai Super Kings (246/5 vs Rajasthan Royals, 2010)
- CSK set the IPL on fire with their 246/5, where Murali Vijay’s blistering 127 set the tone for a commanding win against Rajasthan Royals.
4. Kolkata Knight Riders (245/6 vs Kings XI Punjab, 2018)
- KKR posted this massive total, powered by Sunil Narine’s quickfire 75 and solid contributions from Dinesh Karthik and Andre Russell.
5. Chennai Super Kings (240/5 vs Kings XI Punjab, 2008)
- During the inaugural IPL season, CSK made a strong statement with a massive 240/5, thanks to Michael Hussey’s unbeaten 116.
6. Delhi Daredevils (231/4 vs Kings XI Punjab, 2011)
- Virender Sehwag’s dynamic knock guided Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) to a mammoth total of 231 against Kings XI Punjab.
7. Kings XI Punjab (232/2 vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, 2011)
- Kings XI Punjab rode on Adam Gilchrist’s brutal 106 off 55 balls to set a daunting total against RCB, securing a memorable win.
8. Royal Challengers Bangalore (231/4 vs Kings XI Punjab, 2015)
- RCB once again features in the list with an incredible team effort, led by Chris Gayle’s scintillating 117 off 57 balls against Kings XI Punjab.
9. Delhi Capitals (228/4 vs Kolkata Knight Riders, 2020)
- DC posted a formidable 228/4, driven by Prithvi Shaw’s 66 and contributions from Rishabh Pant and Marcus Stoinis, dominating the match against KKR.
10. Kings XI Punjab (226/6 vs Chennai Super Kings, 2014)
- KXIP, now Punjab Kings, piled on 226/6 thanks to Glenn Maxwell’s ferocious 90 from 38 balls, defeating the formidable CSK side.
