Highest Team Scores of All Time in IPL (2008 - 2023)

The Indian Premier League  (IPL) is a short-format, T20 cricket tournament known for its exciting games and explosive batting. Since its inception in 2008, the Indian Premier League has been a platform for some of the most thrilling and high-scoring cricket matches in the world.

With some of the biggest names in the game representing eight franchise teams, the IPL has consistently produced exciting and memorable moments for fans worldwide. High run totals aren’t uncommon in the IPL. In fact, it’s considered a poor effort if teams fail to score above 200 runs on certain grounds.

But sometimes teams take it up a notch and register humungous totals that feel like should be the score of an ODI game. Some of the most popular grounds, Eden Garden Stadium in Kolkata and M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore are notorious for being batting havens and a graveyard for bowlers. Many teams have even chased down targets above 200 runs in such stadiums.

Today we bring you the list of the highest team scores ever in the IPL. Take a look at the biggest totals recorded on the scoreboard in IPL history. From record-breaking partnerships to explosive batting displays, these scores showcase the best of T20 cricket and the incredible talent on display in the IPL.

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Highest IPL Team Scores of All Time

• The record for the highest IPL total goes to the Royal Challengers Bangalore for a massive 263/5 runs in a single innings.
• This was the match Chris Gayle butchered the opposition and smashed Pune Warriors bowlers to score a historic 175 run knock off just 66 balls.
• Lucknow Super Giants came close to overtaking RCB's gigantic record in 2023 with their blistering innings of 257/5 against Punjab Kings.
• The third-highest team score also belongs to RCB. In a match against Gujarat Lion in 2016, RCB scored 248 runs with the loss of only 3 wickets. 

Highest Teams Scores in IPL Finals: Gujarat Titans (214/4) 2023

Gujarat Titans recorded the highest run total in the history of IPL finals in 2023.

Batting first, GT registered 214/4 on the scoreboard. A target of over 200 has never been chased in IPL history.

Another mind-blowing stat is for the teams with the most 200+ run totals in the IPL:-

• CSK - 28
• RCB - 24
• MI - 22
• PBKS - 21
• KKR - 19

You can view the full list of highest IPL team totals below.

TOP 5 Biggest Scoreboards Ever in IPL

1. Royal Challengers Bangalore (263/5)

April 23, 2013, was a historic night in Indian Premier League. Playing against Pune Warriors India, the beloved IPl franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore scored a gargantuan run total of 263 at the loss of just 5 wickets. RCB’s star player Chris Gayle alone contributed 175 runs and remained not out. That is considered a respectable team score in IPL. A few more balls and Gayle would have smashed a double century in T20 cricket. Other RCB players like Tillakaratne Dilshan, Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers played second fiddle as Gayle etched his name forever in the history books. Pune Warriors India was restricted to 133/9.

2. Lucknow Super Giants (257/5)

Lucknow Super Giants nearly overtook RCB’s near-unbeatable record when they scored 257 runs in 20 overs, losing only 5 wickets. LSG batted first against Punjab Kings, and every player of the team entered the pitch and began hitting boundaries. Marcus Stoinis and Nicholas Pooran were the MVPs, scoring 72 off 40 and 45 off 19, respectively. PBKS also batted well and would have won on any other day but fell short by 56 runs even after scoring 201 runs.

3. Royal Challengers Bangalore (248/3)

It’s a rare scenario when two players score a century in the same T20 match. RCB accomplished the feat in 2016 against Gujarat Lions. Virat Kohli scored 109 runs in 55 balls, while AB de Villiers scored 129 runs in 52 deliveries. Gujarat Lions were restricted to 104 runs in 20 overs.

4. Chennai Super Kings (246/5)

Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals played in a classic match in 2010. CSK scored 246 runs batting first with 5 wickets to spare. RR also played incredibly but could only manage to reach 223 runs. CSK’s Murali Vijay was the MVP of the match, having scored 127 runs in 56 balls.

5. Kolkata Knight Riders (245/6)

Kings XI Punjab were in another high-scoring but thrilling match when Kolkata Knight Riders registered a massive 245 run total in 20 overs. Sunil Narine was the man of the match. The West Indies all-rounder opened for KKR and scored 75 runs off 26 deliveries. KXIP put up a fight, with captain Ravichandran Ashwin and the team doing their best but to no avail. KKR won by 31 runs.

Highest Run Total in IPL 2023

• The 2023 Indian Premier League has witnessed multiple 200 plus totals on the scoreboards. Teams have even chased humongous scores to win games. However, the highest team score in the 2023 Tata IPL belongs to Lucknow Super Giants.
• Lucknow Super Giants created history in IPL 2023 after scoring a monumental 257 run total in 20 overs at the loss of just five wickets. They almost came close to breaking RCB's near-untouchable record.
• Chennai Super Kings has the second highest IPL run total of 2023. CSK played against rivals Kolkata Knight Riders in their home ground of Eden Garden Stadium and registered 235 runs on the scoreboard batting first.
• Gujarat Titans recorded the third biggest IPL total in 2023 edition of the tournament. Playing in a high-pressure qualifier game against Mumbai Indians, GT batters scored 233/3 batting first. MI were bowled out for 171

Summing Up

IPL has seen some phenomenal team scores throughout its history. Teams have consistently pushed the boundaries and set new records with exceptional batting performances. The highest team scores in IPL have been achieved through a combination of strategic planning, skillful execution, and sheer talent. While some of these scores have come in winning causes, others have been achieved in losing efforts, but they have all left an indelible mark on the IPL. From the early years of the tournament to the present day, several teams have etched their names in the history books by posting huge totals on the board. As the IPL continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see if any team can surpass these incredible feats and set new benchmarks in the matches to come. 

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