Top 5 Highest score in IPL by a team

Top 5 Highest score in IPL by a team: The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a cricketing extravaganza that has witnessed some jaw-dropping batting performances and sky-high team totals. Over the years, several teams have displayed their batting prowess, leaving fans in awe.

Let’s explore the top 5 highest scores in IPL by a team

Top 5 Highest score in IPL by a team

1. Sunrisers Hyderabad (287/3) vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (2024)

🚨 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻 🚨@SunRisers continue to hold the record for the highest total in IPL history 🧡🔥

2⃣8⃣7⃣/3⃣#TATAIPL | #RCBvSRH pic.twitter.com/5VOG8PGB6X

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 15, 2024

Sunrisers Hyderabad is in blistering form in IPL 2024. They have broken their own record as they scored 287/3 against RCB on 15th April 2024. Travis Head scored the 4th fastest century in IPL in this match as the SRH batters absolutely hammered the RCB bowlers.

2. Sunrisers Hyderabad (277/3) vs. Mumbai Indians (2024)

In their match against Mumbai Indians on March 27, 2024, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) achieved their second-highest-ever Indian Premier League (IPL) total, scoring 277/3 in 20 overs at a run rate of 13.85 after being put into bat by Hardik Pandya. This surpassed the previous record of 263/5 set by the Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2013. The match took place at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad. Prior to this, SRH’s highest IPL total was 231/2 against the Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2019.

3. Kolkata Knight Riders (272/7) vs. Delhi Capitals (2024)

In their clash against Delhi Capitals on April 3, 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) recorded the second-highest total in IPL history, posting 272/7 in 20 overs at a run rate of 13.6 in Visakhapatnam. Sunil Narine stole the show with a blistering 85 runs, while debutant Angkrish Raghuvanshi marked his IPL debut with a fifty. Narine’s explosive innings featured seven sixes and seven fours, capitalizing on every opportunity despite being dropped on 53. Raghuvanshi’s rapid-fire 54 off 27 balls formed a crucial 104 run partnership with Narine, propelling KKR to their formidable total.

4. Sunrisers Hyderabad (266/7) vs. Delhi Capitals (2024)

2⃣6⃣6⃣ is where the madness comes to a close! 🥵🤯#PlayWithFire #DCvSRH

— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) April 20, 2024

Sunrisers Hyderabad unleashed an absolute batting masterclass that will be remembered in T20 cricket history. Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma turned the powerplay into a brutal assault, smashing a world-record 125 runs in just six overs and leaving Delhi Capitals’ bowlers completely shell-shocked. Head’s mind-blowing 89 runs off just 32 balls and Sharma’s explosive 46 off 12 deliveries was more than just a performance – it was a statement that redefined the boundaries of aggressive batting. This wasn’t just a cricket match; it was a display of raw, unfiltered cricketing brilliance that will be talked about for years to come.

5. Royal Challengers Bangalore (263/5) vs. Pune Warriors India (2013)

In an unforgettable match on April 23, 2013, Royal Challengers Bangalore etched their name in IPL history by posting a colossal total of 263/5 against Pune Warriors India. The legendary Chris Gayle unleashed a mesmerizing innings of 175*, including a record-breaking 17 sixes, while AB de Villiers contributed a quickfire 31 off just eight balls. Pune Warriors could only manage 133/9, succumbing to an overwhelming defeat.

The IPL has featured extraordinary performances and massive team totals throughout its history. The top five highest scores demonstrate the incredible power and skill of the tournament’s batsmen, creating unforgettable moments that have captivated cricket fans worldwide. As the IPL continues to evolve, we can expect even more spectacular batting displays in future seasons.

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