Batting Thrillers: Top 10 Highest Totals in Indian Premier League history

Ajeyo Basu 2026/05/01 22:44:39 IST www.topindiannews.com

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) – 277/3 (vs MI, 2024)

In the 2024 season itself, batting first against Mumbai Indians, SRH scored 277 runs in 20 overs. Abhishek Sharma, Head, and Klaasen delivered explosive batting performances. Credit: Image X @SunRisers

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) – 272/7 (vs DC, 2024)

Powered by the explosive batting of Sunil Narine (85) and Andre Russell, KKR posted this total against Delhi Capitals in Visakhapatnam. Credit: Image X @ani_digital

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) – 266/7 (vs DC, 2024)

In 2024, getting off to a spectacular start against Delhi, SRH set a record for the most runs scored within the Powerplay itself—an innings that ultimately concluded at a total of 266 runs. Credit: Image X @SunRisers

Punjab Kings (PBKS) – 265/4 (vs DC, 2026)

In IPL 2026, the Punjab Kings posted a score of 265 runs, delivering a record-breaking batting performance against the Delhi Capitals. Credit: Image X @airnewsalerts

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) – 263/5 (vs. PW, 2013)

This stands as the longest-standing record score in the IPL, a match in which Chris Gayle scored a record-breaking 175*. This total, set against the Pune Warriors, remained the highest score for 11 years. Credit: Image X @ani_digital

Delhi Capitals (DC) – 264/2 (vs PBKS, 2026)

This was a high-scoring match, which Punjab subsequently chased down. Credit: Image X @DelhiCapitals

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) – 257/5 (vs PBKS, 2023)

LSG posted this score in Mohali on the back of explosive innings by Marcus Stoinis and Kyle Mayers. Credit: Image X @airnewsalerts

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) – 250/3 (vs GT, 2026)

CB posted this score against Gujarat Titans during the 2026 season. Credit: Image X @CricCrazyJohns

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) – 246/5 (vs RR, 2010)

Thanks to a century by Murali Vijay, CSK posted this massive total against Rajasthan Royals in Chennai. Credit: Image X @Unknown2325468