Top 5 Highest Team Scores In IPL History

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is well-known for its fast-paced T20 cricket matches, which have provided spectators with entertaining contests along with explosive batting displays since its inception in 2008. The IPL, which features top cricketing ability across eight franchise teams, frequently offers entertaining moments, with high-scoring battles that regularly exceed 200. Teams frequently score large totals reminiscent of ODIs, especially at venues such as Eden Gardens in Kolkata and M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore, which are noted because of their batting-friendly conditions.

Here are the top 5 highest team scores of all time in the history of the IPL:

5. Royal Challengers Bangalore – 248/3 in IPL 2016

During IPL 2016, the Royal Challengers Bangalore scored an impressive 248/3 in a match, demonstrating their strong batting skills. Key players AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli both contributed significantly, with de Villiers getting 129 runs off 52 deliveries and Kohli contributing 109 runs off 55 balls. This strong performance propelled RCB to a stunning 144-run victory over Pune Warriors India, the second-largest win in IPL history.

4. Lucknow Super Giants – 257/5 in IPL 2023

In one of their IPL 2023 matches, the Lucknow Super Giants scored an impressive 257/5 against Punjab Kings. The team demonstrated great hitting skills, with several individuals contributing significantly to the high score. This outstanding performance demonstrated their dominance as a batting lineup in the tournament. LSG smashed 257 for 5 off their 20 overs, the second-highest team total in IPL history thanks to a stunning half-century from Marcus Stoinis (72 runs off 40 balls), Kyle Mayers (54 runs off 24 balls) and brilliant knocks from Nicholas Pooran (45 runs off 19 balls) and Ayush Badoni (43 runs off 24 balls).

3. Royal Challengers Bangalore – 263/5 in IPL 2013

In one of their IPL 2013 matches, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) scored an impressive 263/5. The team demonstrated outstanding hitting prowess, with multiple players adding considerably to the high score. This impressive total showed the team's domination and demonstrated their capacity to produce strong performances throughout the competition. The match will certainly be known for Chris Gayle’s blistering knock of 175 not out of just 66 deliveries including 13 fours and 17 sixes.

2. Kolkata Knight Riders - 272/7 in IPL 2024

With Gautam Gambhir joining as a mentor of the 2-time champions, KKR are looking like a different side in the ongoing season. The Caribbean all-rounder Sunil Narine has opened the innings in the first 3 matches for KKR and has provided a great start in 2 of them. During the clash against Delhi Capitals, KKR posted a monumental total of 272 runs with the help of Narine, Andre Russel, Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Rinku Singh. However, they fell 5 runs short of breaking the record for the highest team total.

1. Sunrisers Hyderabad - 277/3 in IPL 2024

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) were looking brilliant on the paper in the last season but their performance didn't justify the big names they had. However, this season, the management has given the captaincy role to Pat Cummins who also became the 2nd most expensive player in IPL history. During the clash against Mumbai Indians, SRH posted a huge total of 277 which is now the highest team total in IPL history. Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaasen were the key players behind this massive total.

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