Highest Team Score in IPL History
Published on: Jul 17, 2023 12:16 pm IST|Updated on: Jul 17, 2023 12:17 pm IST
We look at the top three Highest Team Score in IPL History, epitomizing the explosive nature of the tournament.
Highest Team Score in IPL History
Team | Score | Overs | Run Rate | Inns | Opposition | Ground | Match Date |
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RCB | 263/5 | 20 | 13.15 | 1 | Pune Warriors | Bengaluru | 23 Apr 2013 |
LSG | 257/5 | 20 | 12.85 | 1 | Punjab Kings | Mohali | 28 Apr 2023 |
RCB | 248/3 | 20 | 12.4 | 1 | Gujarat Lions | Bengaluru | 14 May 2016 |
1. Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Stunning 263/5 vs. Warriors
On April 23, 2013, the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) etched their name in IPL history by posting a monumental total of 263/5 against the Warriors at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Led by Chris Gayle’s blistering knock of 175 off just 66 deliveries, RCB displayed an exhibition of power-hitting that left fans astounded. Gayle’s innings, which included 17 towering sixes and 13 boundaries, remains the highest individual score in IPL history. Supported by contributions from other batsmen, RCB set a target that remains untouched till this day.
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2. Luckniow Super Giants’ Heroic 257/5 vs Punjab Kings
Fast forward to April 28, 2023, and the Super Giants provided fans with an enthralling display of batting prowess at the Punjab Kings’ home ground in Mohali. In a high-scoring encounter, the Super Giants amassed a colossal total of 257/5. Led by a destructive opening partnership between Aaron Finch and David Warner, who scored 137 and 102 respectively, the Super Giants made batting look effortless. Their relentless assault on the opposition bowlers included a flurry of boundaries and towering sixes, leaving the Punjab Kings helpless in their pursuit. This breathtaking innings stands as a testament to the power-hitting potential of modern-day cricket.
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3. Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Dominating 248/3 vs Gujarat Lions
On May 14, 2016, the Royal Challengers Bangalore made their presence felt once again, this time against the Gujarat Lions at their home ground in Bengaluru. In a match that saw a batting exhibition at its finest, RCB amassed an imposing total of 248/3. Led by the dynamic duo of Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers, who scored 109 and 129 respectively, RCB decimated the opposition bowling attack. The partnership between Kohli and de Villiers reached astronomical heights, with their incredible display of shot-making leaving the crowd in absolute awe. RCB’s mammoth total not only showcased their batting prowess but also highlighted the team’s ability to dominate their opponents.