As T20 cricket getting evolved with the inception of IPL in 2008, batting line-ups have pushed the limits, delivering stunning scores that leave fans in surprise. But which team holds the record for the highest total in IPL history?
Nowadays, scoring 200+ in T20 matches seems like a cakewalk due to amazing batting performances by batsmen. Let’s begin this article and explore the highest team score in IPL history so far.
What is the Highest Score in IPL History?
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), with a massive 287/3 against RCB, holds the record for highest score in IPL history on 15 April 2024. In the match of SRH vs RCB, Travis Head exhibited his batting power and recorded one of the fastest fifties in IPL. RCB also displayed his batting strength and scored 262 however, they lost the match by 25 runs.
Among the top 5 highest scores in IPL, four are held by Sunrisers Hyderabad. The second highest team score in IPL is 286/6 by SRH against Rajasthan Royal on 23 March 2025, in ongoing 18th season. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) is the 3rd on the list 272/7 against Delhi Capitals on 3 April 2024.
The fourth position for the highest score in IPL history is holds by Sunrisers Hyderabad, during a match against Delhi Capitals on April 20, 2024. Notably, out of the top 10 highest IPL scores, eight were recorded in just the last season.
Highest Team Score in IPL All Time: A Complete List
While SRH displayed stunning team performance, especially led by Travis Head, and created history with highest score (287/3), many other teams have shown determination. Other than KKR, RCB, DC, Punjab Kings, etc also made the list. Here is the complete list of the top 10 highest scores in the IPL history –
| Team | Score | Opposition | Venue | Date |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | 287/3 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | Bengaluru | 15-Apr-2024 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | 277/3 | Mumbai Indians (MI) | Hyderabad | 27-Mar-2024 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 272/7 | Delhi Capitals (DC) | Visakhapatnam | 03-Apr-2024 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | 266/7 | Delhi Capitals (DC) | Delhi | 20-Apr-2024 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | 263/5 | Pune Warriors India | Bengaluru | 23-Apr-2013 |
| Punjab Kings | 262/2 | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | Eden Gardens | 26-Apr-2024 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | 262/7 | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | Bengaluru | 15-Apr-2024 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 261/6 | Punjab Kings | Eden Gardens | 26-Apr-2024 |
| Delhi Capitals (DC) | 257/4 | Mumbai Indians (MI) | Delhi | 27-Apr-2024 |
| Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | 257/5 | Punjab Kings | Mohali | 28-Apr-2023 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | 248/3 | Gujarat Lions | Bengaluru | 14-May-2016 |
| Mumbai Indians (MI) | 247/9 | Delhi Capitals (DC) | Delhi | 27-Apr-2024 |
| Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 246/5 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) | Chennai | 03-Apr-2010 |
| Mumbai Indians (MI) | 246/5 | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | Hyderabad | 27-Mar-2024 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 245/6 | Punjab Kings | Indore | 12-May-2018 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | 241/7 | Punjab Kings | Dharamsala | 09-May-2024 |
| Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 240/5 | Punjab Kings | Mohali | 19-Apr-2008 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 235/6 | Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | Lucknow | 05-May-2024 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | 235/1 | Mumbai Indians (MI) | Mumbai | 10-May-2015 |
| Mumbai Indians | 235/9 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Abu Dhabi | 8-Oct-2021 |
RCB Highest Score in IPL
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) created the highest score in IPL history at 263/5, achieved against Pune Warriors India in 2013. One of the highest team scores in IPL, it still stands fifth highest. Chris Gayle had a match to remember with his 175-run, 66-ball knock that remains the highest individual score in IPL history.
RCB’s destructive batting ensured this match would be a record-breaking one for the tournament.
CSK Highest Score in IPL
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) posted their biggest IPL score of 246/5 against Rajasthan Royals on April 3, 2010, at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The match hero was Murali Vijay, who hit a stunning 127 runs off 56 balls, hitting 8 fours and 11 sixes.
His blazing inning, coupled with a solid team performance, saw CSK post one of the highest scores in IPL history.
KKR Highest IPL Score
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) achieved their highest-ever total in IPL history of 272/7 over Delhi Capitals on April 3, 2024, at Visakhapatnam. Such an impressive effort ranked KKR as one of the highest-scoring teams in IPL history.
Guided by powerful innings by Sunil Narine and other prominent batters, KKR’s aggressive playing style saw them establish a new record and overwhelm the team.
