Highest powerplay score in IPL: Check out the 5 best powerplay scores in IPL history

Highest powerplay score in IPL: The Indian Premier League (IPL) is known for high-octane games and thrilling finishes. One of the most exciting aspects is the powerplay, where teams try to score as many runs as possible in the first 6 overs of the innings. In this article we take a look at the highest powerplay scores in the IPL, where teams set the stage on fire with explosive batting.

Highest powerplay score in IPL

1. KKR (105/0) vs RCB in IPL 2017

The highest powerplay score in IPL history was scored by two-time champion Kolkata Knight Riders in a league match against Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in 2017. Sunil Narine and Chris Lynn, two of KKR’s best batsmen, ensured the team scored 105/0 in the first 6 overs of the powerplay with their knocks of 54 (17) and 50 (22) respectively.

2. CSK (100/2) vs KXIP in IPL 2014

In a playoff match against Kings XI Punjab, Chennai Super Kings were given a mammoth target of 225 runs to enter the finals. The Super Kings scored 100/2 in the powerplay phase, courtesy of a brisk 87 of 25 deliveries from Suresh Raina. Raina almost single handedly took CSK over the line and through to the finals, but in the end it was Kings XI Punjab who held their nerves and set a date with the eventual title holders KKR in IPL 2014 finals.

3. CSK (90/0) vs MI in IPL 2015

In a league match against Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings put up a mammoth total on the scoreboard with their top order contributing 90 runs in the first 6 overs of the powerplay. However, the first fifty runs were scored in just 16 balls and the run rate slowed down in the next 3 overs.

4. KTK (87/2) vs RR in IPL 2011

In a league match against Rajasthan Royals, the now defunct Kochi Tuskers Kerala, led by Mahela Jayawardene, scored 87 runs for the loss of two wickets in the powerplay. This included Brendon McCullum’s brilliant knock of 29*(12) at a towering strike rate of 241.60.

5. KXIP (86/1) vs SRH in IPL 2014

Explosive batting from Manan Vohra and Wriddhiman Saha commenced the chase of 212 runs aggressively for Kings XI Punjab against SRH, taking Kings XI Punjab to 86/1 in the powerplay. Later, Kings XI Punjab chased down the target with 6 wickets and 8 balls left to bowl. KXIP’s 86/1 still remains the fifth highest powerplay score in IPL.