Highest IPL Scores & Records – Gold365 ID Special Report

Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the most loved cricket tournaments in India. Every season, teams put up some amazing performances, scoring big runs and making new records. Cricket lovers enjoy watching power-hitting, quick runs, and high-scoring matches. Over the years, IPL has seen many big scores by teams as well as individual players. In this special report by Gold365 ID, we will look at the highest team scores, top individual scores, and other interesting records from IPL history.

Highest Team Scores in IPL

Some matches in IPL have been full of fours and sixes, where teams have crossed the 250-run mark. Here are the highest team totals in IPL history:

1. Sunrisers Hyderabad – 287/3 (2024)
   • This is the highest team total in IPL history, made by Sunrisers Hyderabad against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Heinrich Klaasen played attacking knocks to take their team to a record-breaking total.
2. Royal Challengers Bangalore – 263/5 (2013)
   • In 2013, RCB scored 263 runs against Pune Warriors India. Chris Gayle smashed 175* runs in just 66 balls, which is still the highest individual score in IPL.
3. Lucknow Super Giants – 257/5 (2024)
   • Lucknow Super Giants set this big total against Punjab Kings. Marcus Stoinis and Nicholas Pooran played aggressive innings to take their team past 250 runs.
4. Royal Challengers Bangalore – 248/3 (2016)
   • Another big score by RCB, this time against Gujarat Lions. Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers destroyed the bowlers with their amazing batting.
5. Chennai Super Kings – 246/5 (2010)
   • Chennai Super Kings scored this against Rajasthan Royals. Murali Vijay’s brilliant 127-run knock helped CSK reach this huge total.

Highest Individual Scores in IPL

Over the years, many players have played unforgettable innings. Here are the highest individual scores in IPL history:

1. Chris Gayle – 175 (66 balls, RCB vs PWI, 2013)*
   • Gayle’s 175* is still the highest score in IPL history. He hit 13 fours and 17 sixes, destroying Pune’s bowling attack.
2. Brendon McCullum – 158 (73 balls, KKR vs RCB, 2008)*
   • In the first-ever IPL match, McCullum played a historic knock of 158*, setting the stage for IPL’s future.
3. Quinton de Kock – 140 (70 balls, LSG vs KKR, 2022)*
   • De Kock’s explosive innings helped Lucknow Super Giants post a big total. His knock was full of stylish shots and powerful hits.
4. AB de Villiers – 133 (59 balls, RCB vs MI, 2015)*
   • ABD played a magical knock against Mumbai Indians, smashing boundaries all over the ground.
5. KL Rahul – 132 (69 balls, KXIP vs RCB, 2020)*
   • Rahul led his team from the front and played a match-winning innings. His batting was a mix of elegance and power.

Fastest Centuries in IPL

Scoring a century in T20 cricket is never easy, but some players have done it in record time. Here are the fastest hundreds in IPL history:

1. Chris Gayle – 30 balls (RCB vs PWI, 2013)
   • This was the same match where he scored 175*. Gayle’s storm left the opposition clueless.
2. Yusuf Pathan – 37 balls (RR vs MI, 2010)
   • Pathan’s explosive century almost won the game for Rajasthan Royals. He hit 8 sixes in his innings.
3. David Miller – 38 balls (KXIP vs RCB, 2013)
   • Miller’s knock of 101* in 38 balls is still remembered as one of the best in IPL.
4. Adam Gilchrist – 42 balls (DC vs MI, 2008)
   • The Australian legend destroyed Mumbai’s bowling with his attacking play.
5. AB de Villiers – 43 balls (RCB vs GL, 2016)
   • De Villiers once again proved why he is one of the best T20 players in the world.

Most Sixes in an IPL Match

Fans love watching sixes, and IPL has seen some unforgettable six-hitting performances. Here are some of the best:

1. Chris Gayle – 17 sixes (RCB vs PWI, 2013)
   • Gayle’s 175* knock also included the most sixes in a single innings.
2. Brendon McCullum – 13 sixes (KKR vs RCB, 2008)
   • McCullum’s 158* had a six-hitting display right from the start.
3. Andre Russell – 13 sixes (KKR vs MI, 2019)
   • Russell’s power-hitting left Mumbai Indians stunned.
4. Sanath Jayasuriya – 11 sixes (MI vs CSK, 2008)
   • The Sri Lankan veteran showed his class with a brilliant knock.
5. AB de Villiers – 12 sixes (RCB vs MI, 2015)
   • Once again, ABD proved why he is a fan favorite.

Most Runs in an IPL Season

Scoring consistently throughout a season is a tough task, but some batsmen have done it brilliantly:

1. Virat Kohli – 973 runs (2016, RCB)
   • Kohli had an unforgettable season, scoring 4 centuries and leading RCB to the final.
2. Shubman Gill – 890 runs (2023, GT)
   • Gill was in top form and helped Gujarat Titans reach the finals.
3. Jos Buttler – 863 runs (2022, RR)
   • Buttler’s aggressive batting was a key reason behind Rajasthan Royals’ strong season.
4. David Warner – 848 runs (2016, SRH)
   • Warner led SRH to their first IPL title with his brilliant batting.
5. Kane Williamson – 735 runs (2018, SRH)
   • The New Zealand captain played anchor roles and guided SRH to the finals.

IPL records keep changing every season as new players come and show their skills. Fans eagerly wait to see who will set the next big record. Gold365 ID will continue to bring more updates on IPL records and special moments from the league.