Aviator: The Indian Premier League (IPL) has unquestionably become the most thrilling T20 franchise tournament worldwide. Featuring the best players from around the globe, the IPL consistently delivers spectacular performances, as it has done throughout its 18 seasons.
This premier T20 league has witnessed some of the highest team totals in the format’s history. As even bigger totals are expected in the future, numerous other records continue to be set, shining a spotlight on players who might otherwise have struggled to gain rapid recognition.
Let’s take a look at the top five highest team totals in IPL history:
Kolkata Knight Riders – 272/7 vs Delhi Capitals, IPL 2024
On April 3, 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders posted their highest-ever IPL score by putting up 272/7 against Delhi Capitals. Key contributions came from Sunil Narine’s powerful 85, Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s steady 54, Andre Russell’s quickfire 41, and Rinku Singh’s useful 26. This total not only marked KKR’s personal best but also ranks as the third highest team score in IPL history.
Aviator: Sunrisers Hyderabad – 277/3 vs Mumbai Indians, IPL 2024
On March 27, 2024, Sunrisers Hyderabad broke the then IPL record with a massive 277/3 against Mumbai Indians. Travis Head (62 off 24), Abhishek Sharma (63 off 23), and Heinrich Klaasen (80 off 34) were the stars of the innings. Klaasen’s blitz included seven sixes and four fours at an incredible strike rate of 235.29, helping SRH set a daunting total for their opponents.
Sunrisers Hyderabad – 278/3 vs Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2025
SRH carried their explosive form into IPL 2025, finishing the season strong with another huge total of 278/3 against KKR at Arun Jaitley Stadium. After winning the toss and electing to bat on a batting-friendly pitch, Abhishek Sharma (32 off 16), Travis Head (76 off 40), Heinrich Klaasen (a stunning 105 off 39), and Ishan Kishan (29 off 20) combined to produce the third-highest IPL total ever.
Aviator: Sunrisers Hyderabad – 286/6 vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2025
SRH kicked off IPL 2025 in style with 286/6 against Rajasthan Royals at home. Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head gave a flying start, scoring over 45 runs in the opening three overs, while the team reached 94 runs in the first powerplay alone. The highlight was debutant Ishan Kishan, who smashed a brilliant 100 off 45 balls, helping SRH register their second-highest IPL total and the second-highest overall in IPL history.
Aviator: Sunrisers Hyderabad – 287/3 vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2024
Just 19 days after setting the previous record, SRH raised the bar even higher. On April 15, 2024, they smashed 287/3 against RCB at Bengaluru. The innings was anchored by a commanding 108-run opening partnership between Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head, who went on to score the fourth-fastest century in IPL history off just 39 balls. Quickfire contributions from Heinrich Klaasen, Aiden Markram, and Abdul Samad helped SRH reach this record-breaking total.
