The highest powerplay scores in IPL 2024 have been in excess of 80 runs. Sunrisers Hyderabad hold the record for the highest powerplay scores in IPL history, smashing 125 runs against Delhi Capitals in 2024. There have also been some explosive powerplay overs in IPL history. With the level of competition increasing, fans can expect some high scores this season, which will feature some of the league’s biggest names such as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Punjab Kings, and Chennai Super Kings.
Players like Travis Head, Chris Lynn, and Abhishek Sharma have all impressed with the bat for their teams. Grounds like the Eden Gardens and Chinnaswamy Stadium have hosted some high-voltage matches this season.
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Here are the top 10 highest score in IPL powerplay:
|
Team |
Powerplay Score |
Opposition |
Year |
Venue |
| SRH |
125/0 |
DC |
2024 |
Delhi |
| KKR |
105/0 |
RCB |
2017 |
Bengaluru |
| CSK |
100/2 |
PBKS |
2014 |
Mumbai |
| PBKS |
93/1 |
KKR |
2024 |
Kolkata |
| CSK |
90/0 |
MI |
2015 |
Mumbai |
| KKR |
88/1 |
DC |
2024 |
Visakhapatnam |
| DC |
88/2 |
SRH |
2024 |
Delhi |
| Kochi Tuskers Kerala |
87/2 |
RR |
2011 |
Indore |
| PBKS |
86/1 |
SRH |
2014 |
Hyderabad |
| KKR |
85/0 |
RCB |
2024 |
Bengaluru |
| RR |
85/1 |
SRH |
2023 |
Hyderabad |
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Highest powerplay score in IPL 2024 / 2023
The IPL 2023 season saw some big scores in the powerplay. Here are some of the highest scores of IPL 2024 and 2023:
- Sunrisers Hyderabad 125 vs DC (2024)
- Kings XI Punjab 93 vs Kolkata Knight Riders (2024)
- Kolkata Knight Riders 88 vs Delhi Capitals (2024)
- Delhi Capitals 88 vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (2024)
- Kolkata Knight Riders 85 vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (2023)
- Rajasthan Royals 85 v Sunrisers Hyderabad (2023)
- Lucknow Super Giants 80 v Chennai Super Kings (2023)
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Highest powerplay score in IPL history
Let’s look at some highlights of the highest powerplay score in IPL history:
Sunrisers Hyderabad holds the record for the highest powerplay score. SRH scored 125 against Delhi Capitals this season, thanks to an explosive century by Travis Head.
CSK vs Kings XI Punjab
CSK produced a remarkable powerplay performance against Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) in the 2014 Indian Premier League season, scoring 87 runs in the first six overs. This aggressive start, led by Brendon McCullum’s explosive batting, set the tone for a dominant batting display by CSK.
McCullum, known for his attacking style, smashed the ball to all parts of the ground, taking advantage of the fielding restrictions. CSK’s strong start laid the foundation for a mammoth total, and they went on to score 205 runs in their 20 overs.
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Deccan Chargers vs Delhi Daredevils
In a match during the 2011 IPL season, the Deccan Chargers set a record for the highest powerplay score against the Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals), amassing 74 runs in the first six overs. Led by the aggressive batting of Adam Gilchrist and Shikhar Dhawan, the Chargers came out all guns blazing, taking full advantage of the fielding restrictions.
Gilchrist, known for his explosive batting at the top of the order, played a particularly destructive inning, hitting boundaries at will. The Chargers’ blistering start laid the foundation for a formidable total, and they went on to score 175 runs in their 20 overs.
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Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians
In 2018 IPL season, Sunrisers Hyderabad achieved their highest IPL powerplay score of 63 runs against Mumbai Indians. SRH’s openers, Shikhar Dhawan and Alex Hales, played pivotal roles in this achievement with their aggressive stroke play. The duo took advantage of the fielding restrictions to score boundaries and keep the run rate high.
Despite facing a strong bowling attack from Mumbai Indians, including the likes of Jasprit Bumrah and Mitchell McClenaghan, Dhawan and Hales managed to find gaps in the field and hit boundaries regularly. SRH’s strong start laid the foundation for a competitive total, and they went on to score 178 runs in their 20 overs.
