The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the most exciting T20 cricket tournaments in the world, featuring some of the best players from around the globe. Over the years, the IPL has witnessed some breathtaking performances, with batsmen scoring some massive runs in a single inning. In this article, we will take a look at the top 7 highest scores in the IPL.
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1. Royal Challengers Bangalore – 263/5 vs Pune Warriors India (2013)
The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) set a massive target of 263 runs for the Pune Warriors India (PWI) in the 2013 IPL season, which remains the highest team score in the history of the tournament. This match was played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore and saw a scintillating batting display from the RCB team.\
RCB’s innings was led by Chris Gayle, who scored a blistering 175* off just 66 balls, which included 13 fours and 17 sixes. Gayle’s innings remains the highest individual score in T20 cricket. With the ‘Gayle’ strom RCB eventually finished with 263 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in their allotted 20 overs.
In response, PWI managed to score just 133/9, resulting in a massive 130-run victory for RCB. This match remains one of the most memorable games in IPL history, thanks to Gayle’s incredible innings and RCB’s record-breaking team score.
2. Royal Challengers Bangalore – 248/3 vs Gujarat Lions (2016)
The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) set a mammoth target of 248 runs against the Gujarat Lions in the 2016 IPL season, which remains the second-highest team score in the history of the tournament. This match was played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore and saw a dominant batting display from the RCB team.
RCB’s innings was led by captain Virat Kohli, who played an outstanding knock of 109 runs off just 55 balls, which included 5 fours and 8 sixes. Kohli’s innings was a masterclass in aggressive and intelligent batting, as he effortlessly dispatched the Gujarat Lions bowlers to all parts of the ground.
Along with Kohli, AB de Villiers also played a brilliant innings, scoring 129* off just 52 balls, which included 10 fours and 12 sixes. The duo put on a record-breaking partnership of 229 runs for the second wicket, which remains the highest partnership in IPL history.
In response, Gujarat Lions managed to score just 104 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in their allotted 10 overs before rain interrupted play. RCB were eventually declared winners by 144 runs (D/L method), which remains the highest margin of victory in IPL history.
Overall, the match was a perfect example of RCB’s ability to dominate the opposition with their aggressive batting and remains a memorable one for fans of the team, especially for Virat Kohli’s heroics with the bat.
3. Chennai Super Kings – 246/5 vs Rajasthan Royals (2010)
In the 2010 IPL season, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) showed their dominance with a staggering team score of 246 runs against the Rajasthan Royals. This remarkable performance set a new record for the highest team score in the tournament at the time, and fans at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai were treated to a spectacle of explosive batting from the CSK team.
CSK’s innings was led by Australian opener, Murali Vijay, who played an exceptional knock of 127 off just 56 balls, which included 11 sixes and 8 fours. Vijay’s innings remains one of the best in IPL history and helped set the foundation for CSK’s huge score.
Along with Vijay, the middle-order batsmen Matthew Hayden (34 off 21 balls) and Albie Morkel (62* off 34 balls) also played some aggressive and powerful strokes to take the score to a staggering 246 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in their allotted 20 overs.
In response, the Rajasthan Royals fell short of the target by 23 runs, despite some impressive batting performances from Naman Ojha (94 off 55 balls) and Shane Watson (60 off 25 balls). The match ended in a high-scoring thriller and remains one of the most memorable games in IPL history.
Overall, the match was a perfect example of CSK’s ability to dominate the opposition with their powerful batting and remains a proud moment for fans of the team, especially for Murali Vijay’s spectacular innings at the top of the order.
4. Kolkata Knight Riders – 245/6 vs Kings XI Punjab (2018)
The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) set a massive target of 245 runs against the Kings XI Punjab in the 2018 IPL season, which remains the fourth-highest team score in the tournament’s history. This match was played at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore and saw a dominant batting display from the KKR team.
KKR’s innings were led by opener Sunil Narine, who played a blistering inning of 75 runs off just 36 balls, which included 9 fours and 4 sixes. Later in the innings, captain Dinesh Karthik played a crucial knock of 50 runs off just 23 balls, which helped KKR set the mammoth target of 245 runs for the Kings XI Punjab.
In response, the Kings XI Punjab could only manage 214 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Despite some good performances from KL Rahul (66 off 29 balls) and R Ashwin (45 of 22balls), KKR’s total proved too much to chase down.
Overall, the match was a perfect example of KKR’s explosive batting ability and remains one of the most memorable games in IPL history. The team’s ability to score big runs with such ease was a sight to behold for fans of the Kolkata-based franchise.
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5. Chennai Super kings – 240/5 vs Kings XI Punjab (2008)
In the inaugural season of the IPL in 2008, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) set a massive target of 240 runs against the Kings XI Punjab in a match played at the PCA Stadium in Mohali, which was the fifth-highest team score in the tournament history.
The CSK innings was led by Australian opener Matthew Hayden, who played a solid knock of 25 runs off just 17 balls, which included 4 fours and a six. Along with him, Parthiv Patel played a crucial innings of 15 runs off just 10 balls, providing a quick start to the team’s innings.
Later in the innings, the star of the show was Michael Hussey, who played a magnificent knock of 116 runs off just 54 balls, which included 8 fours and 9 sixes. His innings was one of the best in IPL history, as he dominated the Kings XI Punjab bowlers and took the game away from them.
In addition to Hussey, Suresh Raina also played a crucial innings of 32 runs off just 13 balls, which included 2 fours and 3 sixes. This helped the team post a mammoth total of 240 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in their allotted 20 overs.
In response, the Kings XI Punjab could only manage 207 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Despite a good performance from James Hopes, who scored 71 off 33 balls, the target proved too much to chase down.
Overall, the match was a perfect example of CSK’s explosive batting ability and remains one of the most memorable games in IPL history. The team’s ability to post such a huge score in the first season of the tournament showcased their prowess as a dominant force in the IPL.
6. Royal Challengers Bangalore – 235/1 vs Mumbai Indians (2015)
The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) scored a mammoth total of 235 runs for the loss of just 1 wicket against the Mumbai Indians in a match played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai during the 2015 IPL season. This became the sixth-highest team total in IPL history.
The RCB innings was dominated by the explosive opening batsman, Chris Gayle, who scored a quickfire 13 runs off 12 balls before being caught by Lendl Simmons off the bowling of Lasith Malinga. However, Gayle’s opening partner, Virat Kohli, played a magnificent innings, remaining unbeaten on 82 runs off just 50 balls, which included 6 fours and 4 sixes. Kohli was well-supported by AB de Villiers, who scored a sensational 133 runs off just 59 balls, which included 19 fours and 4 sixes.
The Gayle-Kohli partnership added 35 runs for the first wicket, setting the platform for a mammoth total. Later in the innings, de Villiers joined Kohli and together they added an unbeaten 215 runs for the second wicket, which is one of the highest partnerships in IPL history.
In response, the Mumbai Indians could only manage 196 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their allotted 20 overs, falling short by 39 runs. The RCB bowlers bowled well, with Chahal picking up 2 wickets and Harshal Patel picking up 2 wickets.
Overall, the match was a record-breaking batting display by the RCB team, with de Villiers and Kohli playing innings that will be remembered for a long time. The ABD-Kohli partnership set the tone for the innings, and the RCB batsmen capitalized on the platform provided by the openers to post a mammoth total of 235 runs. The match showcased the team’s batting firepower and ability to post huge scores in the IPL.
7. Mumbai Indians 235/9 vs Sunrisers Hydrabad (2021)
In the 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, Mumbai Indians faced off against Sunrisers Hyderabad in a high-scoring encounter at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Mumbai Indians batted first and set an imposing target of 235 runs, thanks to the brilliant performances of Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav.
Ishan Kishan blazed away to 84 runs off just 32 balls, hitting 6 fours and 6 sixes in the process. He was ably supported by Suryakumar Yadav, who scored a scintillating 82 runs off 40 balls, hitting 11 fours and 3 sixes. However, Jason Holder picked up 4 wickets in his 4 overs for Sunrisers Hyderabad, including the prized scalp of Ishan Kishan.
In response, Sunrisers Hyderabad gave it their all but fell short by 42 runs, ending their innings at 193/8 in their allotted 20 overs. Manish Pandey top-scored for Sunrisers Hyderabad with 69 runs off 41 balls, while Jason Roy contributed a quick-fire 34 runs off just 21 balls. James Neesham and Jasprit Bumrah picked up 2 wickets each for Mumbai Indians, with Neesham finishing with impressive figures of 2/28 in his 3 overs.
Overall, it was a thrilling match that showcased some fantastic batting performances from both teams, with Mumbai Indians emerging as the victors with their massive total of 235 runs.
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In conclusion, the IPL has seen some incredible high-scoring games, with the top 7 highest scores being above 230 runs. These scores are a testament to the exceptional batting talent present in the IPL and the exciting brand of cricket that the league provides. It is always thrilling to watch a team pile on the runs and set massive targets for their opponents. Fans can look forward to many more high-scoring games in the future as the IPL continues to grow and evolve.
