The Indian Premier League (IPL) has witnessed many high-scoring encounters, but one innings stands above the rest. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) holds the record for the highest team total in IPL history, smashing 287/3 against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on April 15, 2024.
Top 5 Highest Team Totals in IPL History
1️⃣ Sunrisers Hyderabad – 287/3 (vs RCB, 2024)
2️⃣ Sunrisers Hyderabad – 277/3 (vs MI, 2024)
3️⃣ Royal Challengers Bangalore – 263/5 (vs PWI, 2013)
4️⃣ Lucknow Super Giants – 273/6 (vs SRH, 2024)
5️⃣ Royal Challengers Bangalore – 248/3 (vs GL, 2016)
SRH’s Record-Breaking Knock Against RCB (2024)
- Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- SRH Score: 287/3 (20 overs)
- Top Scorers:
- Travis Head – 102 (41)
- Abhishek Sharma – 63 (23)
- Heinrich Klaasen – 67 (31)*
- Best Bowling (RCB): Yash Dayal – 1/43
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s aggressive intent from the start ensured they surpassed their own previous record (277/3 vs MI). Travis Head’s scintillating century and Abhishek Sharma’s explosive knock set the tone for an unbelievable total.
Other Iconic High Scores in IPL
- RCB’s 263/5 in 2013: Chris Gayle’s famous 175 off 66 balls* against Pune Warriors India.
- LSG’s 273/6 in 2024: A brutal assault led by Marcus Stoinis and Nicholas Pooran.
- RCB’s 248/3 in 2016: A Virat Kohli-AB de Villiers masterclass against Gujarat Lions.
Can a Team Score 300+ in IPL 2025?
With the way teams are pushing boundaries and playing fearless cricket, the first-ever 300+ total in IPL history might not be too far away.
