Most Runs in IPL Powerplay: Delhi Capitals Score Highest IPL 2022 Powerplay Total

Most Runs in IPL Powerplay: In the T20 format of the game, the first six overs of powerplay is one of most crucial aspects both for the batting as well as bowling departments. With two fielders outside the circle, the batting team surely has the upper hand as the batsmen often try their level best to take advantage of the field restrictions. Over the years in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history, the fans have witnessed some spectacular performances by teams in the powerplay.

Most Runs in IPL Powerplay: Delhi Capitals Score Highest IPL 2022 Powerplay Total

For the Delhi Capitals, the explosive opening combo of Prithvi Shaw and David Warner have now registered the highest powerplay total of Indian Premier League 2022 season after they smashed an outstanding score of 81 for no loss in the first six overs against Punjab Kings. Both Shaw and Warner looked in a terrific form and attacked the opposition bowlers right from the first ball of the run-chase. This is the fourth consecutive 50+plus opening partnership between the Delhi Capitals openers this year.

Most Runs in IPL Powerplay

IPL Powerplay Score	Team	Opposition	Year
105/0	Kolkata Knight Riders	Royal Challengers Bangalore	2017
100/2	Chennai Super Kings	Kings XI Punjab	2014
90/0	Chennai Super Kings	Mumbai Indians	2015
87/2	Kochi Tuskers	Rajasthan Royals	2011
86/1	Kings XI Punjab	Sunrisers Hyderabad	2014

Highest IPL 2022 Powerplay Total

IPL Powerplay Score	Team	Opposition
81/0	Delhi Capitals	Punjab Kings
73/1	Chennai Super Kings	Lucknow Super Giants
72/2	Punjab Kings	Chennai Super Kings
68/0	Delhi Capitals	Kolkata Knight Riders

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After losing the toss and being asked to bat first, Punjab Kings had a horrendous performance as they got bundled out for a below-par total of 115 runs. Jitesh Sharma who scored 32 runs off 23 balls was the highest scorer. For the Delhi Capitals, Khaleel Ahmed, Kuldeep Yadav, Lalit Yadav and Axar Patel finished with two wickets each.

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In reply, David Warner and Prithvi Shaw took complete advantage of the powerplay taking the bowlers to cleaners. Prithvi played an explosive knock of 41 runs off just 20 balls while David Warner remained unbeaten after hitting his third consecutive half-century in IPL 2022. Delhi Capitals chased down the target in just 10.3 overs.

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