Highest Score in IPL History: 5 Top Performances by teams

Highest Score in IPL History: The Indian Premier League (IPL) is known for its high-octane cricket and has witnessed some breathtaking performances over the years. One of the most exciting aspects of the IPL is the ability of the players to rack up some huge scores. In this article, we take a look at the 5 highest score in IPL history.

Highest Score in IPL History

1. Royal Challengers Bangalore – 263/5 vs Pune Warriors India

The highest individual score in IPL and T20 cricket belongs to Chris Gayle. The West Indies batsman left Pune Warriors India in disarray in the 2013 IPL game, hitting an unbeaten 175 runs off just 66 balls. Gayle smashed 13 fours and 17 sixes in his innings, which remains the fastest century in IPL history. AB de Villiers also played a vital role in RCB’s mammoth score, scoring 31 runs off just 8 balls. Pune Warriors India could not even get close, finishing their innings with a score of 133/9. This remains the highest score in IPL history and is also the highest score for the RCB team in IPL.

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2. Royal Challengers Bangalore – 248/3 vs Gujarat Lions

Royal Challengers Bangalore have been blessed with some of the fiercest batsmen in world cricket, and this was evident in their 2016 IPL match against the Gujarat Lions. The team’s captain, Virat Kohli, and AB de Villiers put on a record-breaking partnership of 229 runs for the second wicket. While Kohli scored 109 off 55 balls, including five fours and eight sixes, de Villiers scored an unbeaten 129 runs off just 55 balls. The RCB team scored a total of 248/3 in their 20 overs, which proved to be too steep a target for the Gujarat Lions, who finished their innings with a score of 104/10.

3. Chennai Super Kings – 246/5 vs Rajasthan Royals

Chennai Super Kings are one of the most successful teams in IPL history, and in 2010, they showed why they are a force to be reckoned with. Riding on a breathtaking 127 from Murali Vijay, the team amassed a colossal 246/5 against the Rajasthan Royals at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. While Rajasthan Royals put up a strong fight, with Naman Ojha scoring a blistering 94 off 55 balls and Shane Watson scoring 60 off 25 balls, they eventually lost the game by 22 runs. This game remains one of the most high-scoring encounters in IPL history and is the third highest score in IPL.

4. Kolkata Knight Riders – 245/6 vs Punjab Kings

In May 2018, the Kolkata Knight Riders faced off against the Punjab Kings, who have struggled with their bowling attack over the years. Batting first, KKR, led by Sunil Narine’s explosive innings of 75 off just 36 balls, smashed 245/6 in their 20 overs. Despite a valiant effort by Punjab Kings, who managed to score 214/8, they fell short of the target by 31 runs. This match is a testament to the destructive power of KKR’s batting line-up and remains the fourth highest score in IPL.