The Indian Premier League (IPL) has seen some incredible batting displays over the years, and the 2024 season has been no exception! The highest score in the IPL belongs to the Sunrisers Hyderabad, who notched up a staggering 287/3 against the Royal Challengers Bangalore on April 15, 2024. This record-breaking knock surpassed their previous record of 277/3 set earlier in the season against the Mumbai Indians.
This season has been a feast for batting fans, with several teams surpassing the coveted 200-run mark. Here's a look at the top five highest IPL scores:
Sunrisers Hyderabad (287/3) vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (April 15, 2024): This match saw a record-breaking performance by the Hyderabad batsmen, who rewrote the history books with their aggressive batting display.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (277/3) vs Mumbai Indians (March 27, 2024): Earlier in the season, Hyderabad set the initial record for the highest IPL total, smashing 277 runs against Mumbai.
Kolkata Knight Riders (272/7) vs Delhi Capitals (April, 2024): KKR came close to breaking the record set by Hyderabad, posting a mammoth 272 runs against Delhi Capitals.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (263/5) vs Pune Warriors India (2013): This record stood for over a decade! In 2013, RCB's batting powerhouse, led by Chris Gayle's unbeaten 175, put up a commanding 263 runs.
Lucknow Super Giants (256/5) vs Punjab Kings (2023): Not to be outdone, Lucknow Super Giants also joined the high-scoring club in the 2023 season, amassing 256 runs against Punjab Kings.
The IPL continues to witness the evolution of batting, with powerful strokemakers and innovative techniques. It will be interesting to see if these records are broken in the coming seasons!
