Top 10 Highest Scores in IPL History (2025 Updated)

IPL 2025 is begin, the world’s biggest cricket event. Batsmen are taking charge, leading to high-scoring games and record-breaking performances. The fight for the highest team score has brought some of the most thrilling moments in T20 cricket, combining skill, strategy, and power.

​In a recent IPL match on March 23, 2025, In a high-scoring game, Sunrisers Hyderabad scored 286-6, just short of their highest Scores in IPL History record of 287-3 set in 2024. Rajasthan Royals replied with 242-6, led by captain Sanju Samson’s 66 off 37 balls and Dhruv Jurel’s 70 off 35 balls.

Jofra Archer of Rajasthan Royals had the worst bowling performance in IPL history. He gave up 76 runs in 4 overs without taking a wicket against SRH.

Top 10 Highest Team Scores in IPL History (2025)

Aye bidda, idi SRH adda! 🔥🧡#PlayWithFire | #SRHvRR | #TATAIPL2025 pic.twitter.com/ntEcrhTfPe

— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) March 23, 2025

IPL has seen many batting records fall, especially in 2024 and 2025, with high-scoring matches. Here’s the updated top 10 list of highest team scores as of March 23, 2025:

SRH leads the list, with four of the top five highest scores, proving their strong batting in recent seasons.

5 Most Memorable High-Score IPL Matches

These high-scoring games have made a lasting impact on IPL history:

1. SRH vs RCB, 2024 (287/3)
   • Travis Head’s 102 off 41 and Heinrich Klaasen’s 63* off 29 powered SRH to 287/3 at Chinnaswamy Stadium. RCB fought back with 262/7 but fell short, making it a classic run-fest.
2. SRH vs RR, 2025 (286/6)
   • In the IPL 2025 opener, Ishan Kishan’s 106 off 47, with Travis Head (58) and Abhishek Sharma (45), took SRH to 286/6. Jofra Archer’s 0/76 became the most expensive spell ever, and SRH won by 44 runs.
3. SRH vs MI, 2024 (277/3)
   • SRH’s 277/3 against Mumbai Indians featured explosive knocks from Head and Klaasen, with MI’s reply of 246/5 making it a high-octane chase that fell short.
4. KKR vs DC, 2024 (272/7)
   • Kolkata Knight Riders’ 272/7 was fueled by a rapid team effort, with Delhi Capitals unable to keep pace despite a valiant chase.
5. RCB vs PWI, 2013 (263/5)
   • Chris Gayle’s iconic 175* off 66 balls propelled RCB to 263/5, a record that stood as the highest for years, demolishing Pune Warriors India.

The numbers show it clearly: IPL 2008 had 11 scores above 200, but 2024 saw 41, according to recent data.

Highest Run Chases in IPL History

Here are five unforgettable IPL run chases, featuring thrilling matches that kept fans hooked:

1. Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings, 2020 (226/6)
   • In a thrilling match in Sharjah, Punjab Kings scored 223/2, powered by KL Rahul’s 69 and Mayank Agarwal’s 106. Rajasthan Royals, led by Sanju Samson’s 85 off 42 and Rahul Tewatia’s stunning 53* off 31 (with five sixes in one over), chased the target with three balls left. This is still the highest successful chase in IPL history, showing RR’s fighting spirit.
2. Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings, 2021 (219/6)
   • CSK posted a tough 218/4 in Delhi, thanks to Faf du Plessis’ 50 and Ambati Rayudu’s 72. Mumbai Indians fought back with Kieron Pollard’s explosive 87 off 34 balls, hitting 6 fours and 8 sixes. With help from Quinton de Kock’s 38, MI won on the final ball, showcasing Pollard’s ability to finish under pressure in a crucial match.
3. Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals, 2023 (217/7)
   • RR scored 214/2 in Hyderabad, led by Jos Buttler’s 95 and Shimron Hetmyer’s rapid 45. SRH’s chase seemed uncertain until Glenn Phillips (75 off 39) and Abdul Samad (32* off 10) stepped up. Samad’s six on the last ball secured a thrilling four-wicket win, highlighting SRH’s ability to handle pressure.
4. Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, 2022 (211/4)
   • SRH posted 208/6, thanks to Abhishek Sharma’s 65 and Aiden Markram’s 57. Punjab Kings, powered by Liam Livingstone’s 60 off 33 and Shikhar Dhawan’s solid 62, chased it down with seven balls to spare. This smooth chase showed PBKS’s skill in tackling big targets with confidence.
5. Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans, 2023 (208/7)
   • GT scored 204/4, with Vijay Shankar’s 63* leading the way. KKR struggled at 155/7 until Rinku Singh’s incredible finish—hitting five sixes in the last five balls off Yash Dayal—stole a three-wicket win. This chase made Rinku a legend for delivering under pressure.

300-Run IPL Total?

Ishan Kishan 🤝 SRH – A dream debut 🤩

Kishan (106* off 47) becomes the first Indian to hit a ton for SRH as they finish with a massive 286/6.#IPL2025 #SRHvRR pic.twitter.com/lbaewnUCIe

— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) March 23, 2025

With SRH scoring 287 and 286 in consecutive seasons, the big question is: when will the IPL see a 300-run total? Experts say it’s just a matter of time. As batting improves, pitches remain consistent, and rules encourage aggressive play, the stage is set for this milestone to fall—maybe even in IPL 2025. What’s your take? Share your predictions below!

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Conclusion

Highest score in IPL—SRH’s 287/3—shows how T20 batting has grown. But their 286/6 in IPL 2025 proves the record is always at risk. From Gayle’s 2013 fireworks to Kishan’s 2025 century, these big scores excite fans and push bowlers to their limits. As IPL 2025 continues, could we see a team hit 300? Share your thoughts below and keep watching for more record-breaking moments!