Sunrisers Hyderabad’s 287/3 in IPL 2024 remains the highest team score in a single innings in Indian Premier League history, achieved at an impressive run rate of 14.35.
Over the years, the IPL has seen many high-scoring encounters, and notably, SRH has featured in the top 10 highest team totals five times, with four of their innings ranking among the very best in league history.
Apart from SRH, teams like KKR, RCB, and PBKS have also made their mark in the list of highest team scores. In this article, we explore the top 10 highest scores in IPL history.
Top 10 Highest Score In IPL (2008-2026)
Below is the list of the top 10 highest team totals scored in a single innings, from the first IPL season to the latest.
| Score | Team | Opponent | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 287/3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 15 April 2024 | Bengaluru |
| 286/6 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Rajasthan Royals | 23 March 2025 | Hyderabad |
| 278/3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | 25 May 2025 | Delhi |
| 277/3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Mumbai Indians | 27 March 2024 | Hyderabad |
| 272/7 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Delhi Capitals | 03 April 2024 | Visakhapatnam |
| 266/7 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Delhi Capitals | 20 April 2024 | Delhi |
| 263/5 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Pune Warriors | 23 April 2023 | Bengaluru |
| 262/2 | Punjab Kings | Kolkata Knight Riders | 26 April 2024 | Kolkata |
| 262/7 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 15 April 2024 | Bengaluru |
| 261/6 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Punjab Kings | 26 April 2024 | Kolkata |
1. Sunrisers Hyderabad – 287/3 vs RCB (15 April 2024)
Sunrisers Hyderabad achieved the highest team total in IPL history by scoring 287/3 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on 15 April 2024. Travis Head led the way with an impressive 102 runs off 41 balls, while Heinrich Klaasen contributed 67 runs, helping SRH reach a strong total.
Their batting power allowed them to break several records, including the most sixes in an IPL innings. SRH won the match by 25 runs, highlighting their powerful batting lineup.
2. Sunrisers Hyderabad – 286/6 vs Rajasthan Royals (23 March 2025)
SRH keep up their power-hitting by scoring 286/6 against Rajasthan Royals in Hyderabad on 23 March 2025. Ishan Kishan stood out with an unbeaten 106 off 47 balls. He got support from Travis Head, who scored 67, along with help from Heinrich Klaasen and Nitish Reddy.
This total is the second-highest in IPL history and gave SRH a 44-run win. Their strong batting lineup and bold approach shaped the innings.
3. Sunrisers Hyderabad – 278/3 vs Kolkata Knight Riders (25 May 2025)
Sunrisers Hyderabad scored 278/3 against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on 25 May 2025. This total is the third-highest in IPL history. Heinrich Klaasen was the top performer, hitting an unbeaten 105 off 39 balls.
This is one of the fastest centuries in league history, supported by other strong contributions. SRH’s consistent batting showed their ability to take control of the game and keep a high scoring rate.
4. Sunrisers Hyderabad – 277/3 vs Mumbai Indians (27 March 2024)
On 27 March 2024 in Hyderabad, SRH scored 277/3 against Mumbai Indians, marking another huge total in IPL history. Their batting lineup started strong, putting pressure on MI’s bowling attack.
Key contributions from Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Heinrich Klaasen helped them reach a total that was tough to chase. SRH’s series of high scores during the 2024 season solidified their reputation as one of the strongest batting teams in the tournament.
5. Kolkata Knight Riders – 272/7 vs Delhi Capitals (03 April 2024)
On 3 April 2024 at Visakhapatnam, Kolkata Knight Riders piled up 272/7 against Delhi Capitals, one of the elite totals in IPL history. Sunil Narine (85) provided a quick start, supported by Angkrish Raghuvanshi (54) and Andre Russell in the middle order.
DC struggled to keep up with the run rate, and KKR’s batting depth helped them win the match comfortably, showcasing their powerful lineup during the 2024 season.
6. Sunrisers Hyderabad – 266/7 vs Delhi Capitals (20 April 2024)
On 20 April 2024 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, Sunrisers Hyderabad scored 266/7 against Delhi Capitals. Key contributions came from Travis Head and Shahbaz Ahmed, who helped the side maintain a high run rate throughout the innings.
SRH’s explosive batting put intense pressure on DC, and their bowlers defended the total well. Sunrisers Hyderabad won the match by 67 runs, with the batting performance highlighting SRH’s aggressive strategy in that season.
7. Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 263/5 vs Pune Warriors (23 April 2013)
On 23 April 2013 in Bengaluru, Royal Challengers Bengaluru scored 263 runs for 5 wickets against Pune Warriors India. Chris Gayle’s remarkable 175 not out off 66 balls led this impressive total, marking one of the most explosive innings in IPL history.
His strong hitting broke down the Warriors’ bowling and pushed RCB to a challenging score. RCB won the match easily, with Gayle’s innings still remembered as one of the greatest individual batting performances in the league.
8. Punjab Kings – 262/2 vs Kolkata Knight Riders (26 April 2024)
On 26 April 2024 at Eden Gardens, Punjab Kings scored 262 runs for 2 wickets and chased down 261 against Kolkata Knight Riders. This match marked one of the highest totals in IPL history.
Jonny Bairstow made an unbeaten 108 off 48 balls, Shashank Singh scored 68 off 28 balls, and Prabhsimran Singh contributed 54 runs. Punjab successfully chased the target, winning by eight wickets.
This victory stands out as one of the highest successful run chases in IPL history and highlighted their outstanding batting skills.
9. Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 262/7 vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (15 April 2024)
On 15 April 2024 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Sunrisers Hyderabad batted first and posted a massive 287/3, the highest team total in IPL history.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru failed to chase but scored 262/7, with Dinesh Karthik smashing 83 off 35 balls and skipper Faf du Plessis adding 62 off 28 balls. Despite their effort, RCB fell short and SRH won by 25 runs. This match showcased SRH’s incredible batting firepower and remained a record‑breaking high‑scoring IPL encounter.
10. Kolkata Knight Riders – 261/6 vs Punjab Kings (26 April 2024)
On 26 April 2024 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, the Kolkata Knight Riders batted first and scored 261/6, ranking as one of the top ten highest totals in IPL history. Key players included Phil Salt, who made 75 runs, and Sunil Narine, who added 71 runs, helping KKR achieve this impressive score.
In response, Punjab Kings delivered an amazing batting performance. Jonny Bairstow scored 108 not out, while Prabhsimran Singh contributed 54 runs and Shashank Singh also finished unbeaten with 68 runs.
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Conclusion: Sunrisers Hyderabad’s 287/3 Remains The Highest IPL Team Total Ever!
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s score of 287/3 against RCB in 2024 is still the highest team total in IPL history.
Led by Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen, SRH has regularly appeared in the top 10 highest scores, demonstrating their strength in high-scoring matches.
Other teams like KKR, RCB, and Punjab Kings have also produced impressive totals. Players such as Chris Gayle, Jonny Bairstow, and Dinesh Karthik have had standout performances.
