One of the big reasons behind the success of the Indian Premier League has been the top-quality batting and the ability of the batters to post humongous scores. Breaching the 200-run mark, which is otherwise considered a herculean task, has become a rather common trend in the IPL. There is power and pedigree in batting orders and hence, the league is one of the most-successful tournaments in the world.
Top 5 Highest Team Score in IPL
Rank | Team | Opponent | Score | Result |
1 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Vs Pune Warriors India | 263/5 | RCB won by 130 runs |
2 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Vs Gujarat Lions | 248/5 | RCB won by 144 runs |
3 | Chennai Super Kings | Vs Rajasthan Lions | 246/5 | CSK won by 23 runs |
4 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Vs Punjab | 245/6 | KKR won by 31 runs |
5 | Chennai Super Kings | Vs Punjab | 240/5 | CSK won by 33 runs |
Highest score in IPL – Royal Challengers Bangalore plunder Pune Warriors India
The game where Chris Gayle stormed out and plundered Pune Warriors India. Chris Gayle blasted his way to 175* with 13 fours and 17 massive sixes. RCB went on to post 263 for 5 and this remains the highest team total in IPL.
In response, Pune could only muster 133 for 9 in their 20 overs.
Royal Challengers Bangalore is also second in this list. They have had some of the most feared batters in world cricket. This was a match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Lions. In this match, Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers stamped their authority as RCB smashed their way to 248/3 in 20 overs. The pair added 229 runs for the second wicket.
De Villiers scored 129* off 55 balls while Kohli ended with 109 off 55 balls.
Chennai Super Kings – 246/5 vs Rajasthan Royals
Chennai Super Kings, the three-time IPL champions too have been superb in the IPL. At MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai Super Kings amassed a colossal 246/5 thanks to a stunning 127 from M Vijay in 2010. It remains the third highest score in IPL history.