Highest Powerplay Scores in the IPL

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is the top T20 cricket competition in the world, taking this exciting format to new levels. Since it started, every IPL season has brought new records, raising the bar and making it the biggest cricket tournament globally.

In this article, we will talk about an interesting fact related to the powerplay—the first six overs in a T20 match. These six overs are often a turning point in the match. This is the time when batters try to score as many runs as possible, taking advantage of the fielding restrictions.

There have been moments in IPL history when teams have scored more than 100 runs in the powerplay. In this article, we will talk about the top 10 powerplay scores in the IPL history.

Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals IPL 2024 – 125/0

In a thrilling IPL match, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) created history by scoring the highest-ever powerplay total. Abhishek Sharma hit a quick 46 runs from just 12 balls, and Travis Head added 89 from 32 balls. Together, they put up an incredible 132-run partnership for the first wicket in just 6.2 overs.

By the end of the powerplay, SRH had already scored 125 runs without losing a wicket. Their total score reached 266/7, with Shahbaz Ahmed contributing an impressive 59 not out from 29 balls. Delhi Capitals (DC) chased but could only score 199 runs, and SRH won the match by 67 runs.

Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants IPL 2024– 107/0

In the 2024 IPL season, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) showed incredible batting power, even though they narrowly missed winning the final. They broke several records, including owning the top two highest powerplay scores.

The second-highest came during a chase where Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma completely dominated the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) bowling attack.

This match, the 57th of IPL 2024, was played in Hyderabad. LSG scored 165/4 on a difficult pitch, but that didn’t matter once Head and Abhishek took the field. The two batsmen put up 107 runs in just six overs.

SRH easily chased the target, reaching 167/0 in only 9.4 overs, winning by ten wickets. Head smashed 89 from 30 balls, while Abhishek added 75 from 28 balls. SRH also set the record for the fastest 150 runs by a team in IPL history.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2017 – 105/0

Sunil Narine showed his unstoppable form during a match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2017 at Chinnaswamy Stadium. RCB batted first and scored 158/6 in their innings.

When Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) started their chase, their openers quickly built a partnership of 105 runs in just 6.1 overs. Narine was on fire, reaching his fifty in just 15 balls, while Chris Lynn also hit a fifty in 21 balls.

Narine finished with 54 runs from 17 balls, and Lynn added 50 from 22 balls. KKR scored 105/0 in the powerplay and easily chased the target, reaching 159/4 in 15.1 overs to win the game. It was a dominant performance by KKR, especially Narine.

Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings IPL 2014 – 100/2

One of the most unforgettable moments in IPL history is Suresh Raina’s amazing innings where he scored 87 runs off just 25 balls with a strike rate of 348.

This was the first time a team crossed 100 runs in the powerplay during the IPL. It happened in Qualifier 2 of the 2014 IPL, with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) playing against Punjab Kings (PBKS).

PBKS had set a huge target, scoring 226/6 in their 20 overs, thanks to Virender Sehwag’s brilliant 122 runs off 58 balls. It was a must-win game for CSK, and Raina gave them hope by smashing a 16-ball fifty.

CSK raced to 100/2 in the powerplay. However, after Raina got out, CSK’s momentum slowed down, and they eventually finished at 202/7, losing the match by 24 runs.

Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2024 – 93/1

Punjab Kings set a new record for the highest successful chase in IPL history in a thrilling match against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens. The game was full of excitement, with over 520 runs scored in less than 39 overs.

KKR batted first and posted a huge total of 261/6. Phil Salt contributed 75 runs off 37 balls, while Sunil Narine added 71 off 32 balls, giving KKR a strong start.

Chasing such a big score, Punjab Kings needed something special—and they got it. Jonny Bairstow and Prabhsimran Singh gave PBKS a powerful start. Prabhsimran smashed a quick fifty in just 18 balls, helping PBKS reach 93/1 in the first six overs.

Bairstow continued the momentum, scoring 108 off 48 balls, while Shashank Singh finished the game with an unbeaten 68 off 28 balls. PBKS chased down the target, scoring 262/2 in 18.4 overs, making it the biggest chase in IPL history.

Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians IPL 2024 – 92/0

Delhi Capitals recorded the sixth-highest powerplay score in IPL history during a thrilling match against Mumbai Indians in the 2024 season at Arun Jaitley Stadium. The game was a high-scoring battle, with more than 500 runs combined.

Batting first, DC posted a huge total of 257/4. Jake Fraser McGurk was on fire, hitting a fifty in just 15 balls. Abhishek Porel also contributed as DC reached 92/0 in the first six overs. McGurk ended his innings with 84 runs off 27 balls.

Mumbai Indians gave a strong fight, with some excellent batting performances, but they fell just short, scoring 247/9 in their chase. DC won the match by ten runs in a nail-biting finish.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans IPL 2024 – 92/1

Royal Challengers Bengaluru added another record to their list when they made the seventh-highest powerplay score in IPL history. This happened during a 2024 match against Gujarat Titans (GT) in Bengaluru. GT batted first and were bowled out for just 147 runs in 19.3 overs.

With a low target, RCB needed a big win to boost their Net Run Rate (NRR). Faf du Plessis played brilliantly, hitting a fifty in just 18 balls. He went on to score 64 runs off 23 balls, while Virat Kohli contributed 42 off 27 balls. RCB reached 92/1 in the powerplay and quickly chased down the target, finishing at 152/6 in 13.4 overs, securing an impressive victory.

Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians IPL 2015 – 90/0

Chennai Super Kings have always been great at picking strong openers, and in the 2015 IPL season, Dwayne Smith and Brendon McCullum proved it by making the 8th highest powerplay score in IPL history.

This record came in a match against Mumbai Indians (MI) at Wankhede Stadium. MI batted first, scoring 183/7, with Kieron Pollard contributing 64 runs from 30 balls.

Chasing the target, Smith scored 62 off 30 balls, and McCullum added 46 off 20 balls. Together, they put up 109 runs in just 7.2 overs.

CSK raced to 90 runs in the first six overs and successfully chased down the target, reaching 189/4 in 16.4 overs to win the game. It was an exciting and powerful performance by CSK’s openers.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals IPL 2024 – 88/1

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) recorded their highest IPL total of 272/7 during a match against Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 2024 season, played in Visakhapatnam.

Batting first, KKR had a strong start, with Sunil Narine smashing a quick fifty in just 21 balls. Phil Salt and Angkrish Raghuvanshi also contributed to the innings.

KKR reached 88/1 in the powerplay, setting the stage for their huge score of 272/7, which became the third-highest total in IPL history.

In response, Delhi Capitals were all out for 166, losing the match by 106 runs. Narine was the star, scoring 85 runs off 39 balls and also taking 1/29 with the ball. It was a dominant performance by KKR.

Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2024 – 88/2

Match No. 35 of IPL 2024 between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) was a record-breaking game. It will be remembered for several milestones, including DC’s achievement of the 10th highest powerplay score in IPL history.

SRH batted first, posting a huge total of 266/7. DC needed a fast start to chase such a big target, and they got it when Jake Fraser McGurk smashed a fifty in just 15 balls. He went on to score 65 off just 18 balls, helping DC reach 88/2 in the first six overs.

However, DC couldn’t keep up the momentum and were eventually all out for 199, losing the match by 67 runs. Despite the loss, DC’s powerplay performance was a highlight of the game.

List Of IPL Highest Powerplay Scores

Team	Powerplay Score	Vs	Season	Venue
Sunrisers Hyderabad	125/0	DC	2024	Arun Jaitley
Sunrisers Hyderabad	107/0	LSG	2024	Ekana Stadium
Kolkata Knight Riders	105/0	RCB	2017	Chinnaswamy Stadium
Chennai Super Kings	100/2	PBKS	2014	Wankhede Stadium
Punjab Kings	93/1	KKR	2024	Eden Gardens
Delhi Capitals	92/0	MI	2024	Arun Jaitley
Royal Challengers Bengaluru	92/1	GT	2024	Chinnaswamy Stadium
Chennai Super Kings	90/0	MI	2015	Wankhede Stadium
Kolkata Knight Riders	88/1	DC	2024	Visakhapatnam
Delhi Capitals	88/2	SRH	2024	Arun Jaitley

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