All-time highest team score in IPL (2008 – 2023)

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

With some of the biggest names in the game representing the eight franchise teams, IPL is consistently creating exciting and memorable moments for fans around the world. High totals are not uncommon in IPL. In fact, it’s considered a poor attempt if teams fail to score more than 200 runs on certain bases.

But sometimes teams take a step forward and post big totals that feel like they should be the result of an ODI match. Some of the most popular, Eden Garden Stadium in Kolkata and M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore, are known as batting havens and pitchers’ graveyards. Many teams have even chased goals over 200 runs in such stadiums.

Today we bring you the list of the highest scoring teams ever in the IPL. Check out the highest total scoreboard in IPL history. From record-breaking partnerships to explosive batting, these scores showcase the best of T20 cricket and the incredible talent showcased in IPL.

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All-time high score by an IPL team

• The record for the highest total IPL belongs to Royal Challengers Bangalore with a whopping 263/5 run in a single turn.
• This is a match. Chris Gayle beat the opposition and beat the Pune Warriors pitchers to score a historic score of 175 making just 66 balls.
• Lucknow Super Giants came close to surpassing RCB’s massive record in 2023 with a thrilling 257/5 round against Punjab Kings.

Another amazing statistic is about the teams with 200+ runs total in IPL:-

• CSK – 28
• RCB-24
• MI – 22
• PBKS – 21

You can see the full list of teams with the highest total IPL below.

TOP 5 biggest scoreboard ever at IPL

1. Challenger Royal Bangalore (May 263)

April 23, 2013 was a historic night in the Indian Premier League. Competing against India’s Pune Warriors, IPl favorites Royal Challengers Bangalore scored a whopping 263 having lost only 5 points. RCB star Chris Gayle contributed 175 runs alone and was not disqualified. This is considered a respectable score for the team at IPL. A few more balls and Gayle will break a double record in T20 cricket. Other RCB players like Tillakaratne Dilshan, Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers came in second while Gayle carved his name into the history books forever. Pune Warriors India is capped at 133/9.

2. Super Giant Lucknow (257/5)

The Lucknow Super Giants almost surpassed RCB’s almost undefeated record as they scored 257 runs in 20 rounds, losing only 5 goals. LSG played the first game against the Punjab Kings and every player of the team came on and started to hit the throw. Marcus Stoinis and Nicholas Pooran were the MVPs, scoring 72 of 40 and 45 of 19 respectively. PBKS also hit the ball well and would have won any other day but missed 56 runs even when it was scored. 201 runs.

3. Challenger Royal Bangalore (248/3)

It is a rare scenario where two players score a record goal in the same T20 match. RCB achieved the feat in 2016 against the Gujarat Lions. Virat Kohli scored 109 runs in 55 balls while AB de Villiers scored 129 in 52 serves. The Gujarat lions are limited to 104 runs in 20 rounds.

4. Super King Chennai (246/5)

Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals played in a classic match in 2010. CSK scored 246 hits with 5 backup hits. RR also played great but only achieved 223 runs. CSK’s Murali Vijay was the MVP of the match, with 127 runs in 56 balls.

5. Kolkata Horse Rider (245/06)

Kings XI Punjab came in for another high-scoring bout as the Kolkata Knight Riders scored a whopping 245 in 20 rounds. Sunil Narine is the man of the match. The West Indies all-rounder opened for KKR and scored 75 points in 26 deliveries. KXIP fought back and captain Ravichandran Ashwin and the team tried their best but to no avail. KKR won 31 runs.

Highest total in IPL 2023

• The 2023 Indian Premier League is seeing multiple totals of 200 or more on the scoreboard. Teams even chase huge scores to win matches. However, the highest team score at Tata IPL 2023 belongs to Lucknow Super Giants.
• Lucknow Super Giants made history in IPL 2023 after scoring an amazing total of 257 points in 20 rounds only losing 5 times. They almost came close to breaking RCB’s almost untouchable record.
• Chennai Super Kings have the second highest total IPL since 2023. CSK played against rivals Kolkata Knight Riders at their home Eden Garden Stadium and scored the first 235 hits on the scoreboard.

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IPL has seen some phenomenal team results throughout its history. Teams continuously push boundaries and set new records with outstanding batting performances. The highest team scores in the IPL were achieved through a combination of strategic planning, skillful execution and sheer talent. While some of these scores were achieved by winning, others by losing effort, they all left an indelible mark on the IPL. From the tournament’s early years to this day, several teams have made their name in the history books by posting huge totals on the board. As the IPL continues to grow, it will be interesting to see if any team can surpass these incredible feats and set new standards in the upcoming matches.

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