Sunrisers Hyderabad hold the record for the highest team total in IPL history with 287/3 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2024.
The Indian Premier League has witnessed extraordinary batting displays since its inception in 2008, with teams posting monumental totals that showcase the evolution of T20 cricket.
These record-breaking innings highlight the explosive power-hitting, fearless batting approach, and attacking mindset that define modern IPL cricket.
Notably, SRH dominates this list with five entries in the top 10, including three scores above 275. Below is the complete list of the highest team totals in IPL history, match details, and what made these innings truly special.
Highest Team Totals in IPL History (Top 10)
Here is the complete list of the highest team totals in IPL history:
| Rank | Team | Score | Overs | Run Rate | Opponent | Venue | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 287/3 | 20.0 | 14.35 | RCB | Bengaluru | 15 Apr 2024 | Won |
| 2 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 286/6 | 20.0 | 14.30 | RR | Hyderabad | 23 Mar 2025 | Won |
| 3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 278/3 | 20.0 | 13.90 | KKR | Delhi | 25 May 2025 | Won |
| 4 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 277/3 | 20.0 | 13.85 | MI | Hyderabad | 27 Mar 2024 | Won |
| 5 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 272/7 | 20.0 | 13.60 | DC | Visakhapatnam | 3 Apr 2024 | Won |
| 6 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 266/7 | 20.0 | 13.30 | DC | Delhi | 20 Apr 2024 | Won |
| 7 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 263/5 | 20.0 | 13.15 | Warriors | Bengaluru | 23 Apr 2013 | Won |
| 8 | Punjab Kings | 262/2 | 18.4 | 14.03 | KKR | Eden Gardens | 26 Apr 2024 | Won |
| 9 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 262/7 | 20.0 | 13.10 | SRH | Bengaluru | 15 Apr 2024 | Lost |
| 10 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 261/6 | 20.0 | 13.05 | Punjab Kings | Eden Gardens | 26 Apr 2024 | Lost |
1. SRH vs RCB – 287/3 (2024)
On April 15, 2024, at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Sunrisers Hyderabad posted the highest team total in IPL history with 287/3 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Travis Head starred with a blistering 102 off 41 balls, smashing 9 fours and 8 sixes at a strike rate of 248.78.
Abhishek Sharma provided the perfect platform with 34 off 22 balls, while Heinrich Klaasen unleashed carnage with 67 off 31 balls, including 7 sixes. The opening partnership of 108 runs set the foundation before Abdul Samad finished with a breathtaking 37 off just 10 balls at a strike rate of 370. RCB fought valiantly in response, with Dinesh Karthik’s explosive 83 off 35 balls and Faf du Plessis’ 62 off 28 balls, but fell short at 262/7, giving SRH a 25-run victory in the highest-scoring IPL match ever.
| Matches | Innings | Total | Overs | Run Rate | Opposition | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th Match | 1st Innings | 287/3 | 20.0 | 14.35 | RCB | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | Won by 25 runs |
Key Performers: Travis Head (102 off 41), Heinrich Klaasen (67 off 31), Abdul Samad (37* off 10) | RCB: Dinesh Karthik (83 off 35), Faf du Plessis (62 off 28)
2. SRH vs RR – 286/6 (2025)
Sunrisers Hyderabad nearly equaled their own record on March 23, 2025, at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, posting 286/6 against Rajasthan Royals. Ishan Kishan played a masterclass innings, remaining unbeaten on 106 off 47 balls with 11 fours and 6 sixes at a strike rate of 225.53.
Travis Head provided explosive support with 67 off 31 balls, featuring 9 fours and 3 sixes, while Nitish Kumar Reddy contributed 30 off 15 balls. Heinrich Klaasen’s quickfire 34 off 14 balls ensured SRH maintained momentum throughout. Despite Sanju Samson’s 66 and Dhruv Jurel’s 70 for RR, the target proved too steep. Rajasthan could only manage 242/6, with SRH securing a comprehensive 44-run victory.
| Matches | Innings | Total | Overs | Run Rate | Opposition | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Match | 1st Innings | 286/6 | 20.0 | 14.30 | RR | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad | Won by 44 runs |
Key Performers: Ishan Kishan (106* off 47), Travis Head (67 off 31), Heinrich Klaasen (34 off 14) | RR: Dhruv Jurel (70 off 35), Sanju Samson (66 off 37)
3. SRH vs KKR – 278/3 (2025)
At Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on May 25, 2025, Sunrisers Hyderabad demolished Kolkata Knight Riders with 278/3. Heinrich Klaasen produced one of the greatest IPL innings ever, smashing an unbeaten 105 off just 39 balls with 7 fours and 9 sixes at a phenomenal strike rate of 269.23.
Travis Head laid the foundation with 76 off 40 balls, hitting 6 fours and 6 sixes, while Abhishek Sharma provided a quick start with 32 off 16 balls. Ishan Kishan chipped in with 29 off 20 balls. KKR’s chase never got going as they were bundled out for just 168 in 18.4 overs, with Jaydev Unadkat, Eshan Malinga, and Harsh Dubey each claiming 3 wickets. SRH’s 110-run victory margin highlighted their complete dominance.
| Matches | Innings | Total | Overs | Run Rate | Opposition | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68th Match | 1st Innings | 278/3 | 20.0 | 13.90 | KKR | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | Won by 110 runs |
Key Performers: Heinrich Klaasen (105* off 39), Travis Head (76 off 40), Abhishek Sharma (32 off 16) | KKR: Manish Pandey (37 off 23), Harshit Rana (34 off 21)
4. SRH vs MI – 277/3 (2024)
On March 27, 2024, at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, Sunrisers Hyderabad posted 277/3 against the Mumbai Indians in a run-fest. Abhishek Sharma set the tone with a blazing 63 off 23 balls, smashing 3 fours and 7 sixes at a strike rate of 273.91.
Travis Head complemented perfectly with 62 off 24 balls, featuring 9 fours and 3 sixes. Heinrich Klaasen remained unbeaten on 80 off 34 balls with 4 fours and 7 sixes, while Aiden Markram provided stability with an unbeaten 42 off 28 balls. Mumbai Indians fought back valiantly with Tilak Varma’s 64 off 34 balls and Tim David’s unbeaten 42 off 22 balls, but finished at 246/5, losing by 31 runs in an absolute run-fest.
| Matches | Innings | Total | Overs | Run Rate | Opposition | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Match | 1st Innings | 277/3 | 20.0 | 13.85 | MI | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad | Won by 31 runs |
Key Performers: Heinrich Klaasen (80* off 34), Abhishek Sharma (63 off 23), Travis Head (62 off 24) | MI: Tilak Varma (64 off 34), Tim David (42* off 22)
5. KKR vs DC – 272/7 (2024)
Kolkata Knight Riders produced a stunning batting display on April 3, 2024, at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, posting 272/7 against Delhi Capitals. Sunil Narine delivered a breathtaking performance, scoring 85 off 39 balls with 7 fours and 7 sixes at a strike rate of 217.94.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi provided excellent support with 54 off 27 balls, while Andre Russell smashed 41 off 19 balls. Rinku Singh’s quickfire 26 off just 8 balls, including 3 sixes, ensured KKR finished strongly. Delhi Capitals collapsed spectacularly, managing only 166 in 17.2 overs despite Rishabh Pant’s 55 and Tristan Stubbs’ 54. Vaibhav Arora’s 3/27 and Varun Chakravarthy’s 3/33 helped KKR secure a massive 106-run victory.
| Matches | Innings | Total | Overs | Run Rate | Opposition | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th Match | 1st Innings | 272/7 | 20.0 | 13.60 | DC | Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam | Won by 106 runs |
Key Performers: Sunil Narine (85 off 39), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (54 off 27), Andre Russell (41 off 19) | DC: Tristan Stubbs (54 off 32), Rishabh Pant (55 off 25)
6. SRH vs DC – 266/7 (2024)
Sunrisers Hyderabad continued their dominance at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on April 20, 2024, posting 266/7 against Delhi Capitals. Travis Head produced a sensational knock of 89 off 32 balls, featuring 11 fours and 6 sixes at an astonishing strike rate of 278.12.
Abhishek Sharma matched his intensity with 46 off just 12 balls, hitting 2 fours and 6 sixes at a strike rate of 383.33. The opening partnership of 131 runs came off just 38 balls. Shahbaz Ahmed’s unbeaten 59 off 29 balls ensured SRH posted a formidable total. Delhi Capitals’ chase featured Jake Fraser-McGurk’s explosive 65 off 18 balls, but they were bowled out for 199 in 19.1 overs, with T Natarajan claiming 4/19. SRH won by 67 runs.
| Matches | Innings | Total | Overs | Run Rate | Opposition | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35th Match | 1st Innings | 266/7 | 20.0 | 13.30 | DC | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | Won by 67 runs |
Key Performers: Travis Head (89 off 32), Shahbaz Ahmed (59* off 29), Abhishek Sharma (46 off 12) | DC: Jake Fraser-McGurk (65 off 18), Rishabh Pant (44 off 35)
7. RCB vs Warriors – 263/5 (2013)
On April 23, 2013, at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Royal Challengers Bangalore posted 263/5 against Pune Warriors India in what remains one of the most iconic IPL innings ever. Chris Gayle’s unbeaten 175 off 66 balls, featuring 13 fours and 17 sixes at a strike rate of 265.15, is still the highest individual score in IPL history.
Tillakaratne Dilshan contributed 33 off 36 balls, while AB de Villiers provided a late flourish with 31 off just 8 balls, smashing 3 fours and 3 sixes. Gayle reached his fifty off 17 balls, his hundred off 30 balls, and 150 off 53 balls. Pune Warriors were completely demoralized, managing only 133/9 in response, with Gayle even picking up 2 wickets. RCB secured a historic 130-run victory.
| Matches | Innings | Total | Overs | Run Rate | Opposition | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31st Match | 1st Innings | 263/5 | 20.0 | 13.15 | Pune Warriors | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | Won by 130 runs |
Key Performers: Chris Gayle (175* off 66), AB de Villiers (31 off 8), Tillakaratne Dilshan (33 off 36) | Warriors: Steven Smith (41 off 31), Mitchell Marsh (24 off 23)
8. PBKS vs KKR – 262/2 (2024)
Punjab Kings produced the highest successful run chase in IPL history on April 26, 2024, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, overhauling KKR’s 261/6 with 262/2 in just 18.4 overs. Jonny Bairstow remained unbeaten on 108 off 48 balls, smashing 8 fours and 9 sixes at a strike rate of 225.
Prabhsimran Singh set the tone with an explosive 54 off 20 balls at a strike rate of 270, while Shashank Singh finished unbeaten on 68 off 28 balls with 8 sixes. Earlier, Phil Salt’s 75 off 37 balls and Sunil Narine’s 71 off 32 balls had powered KKR to 261/6. However, Punjab’s clinical chase, achieving the target with 8 balls to spare, resulted in an 8-wicket victory and created IPL history.
| Matches | Innings | Total | Overs | Run Rate | Opposition | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42nd Match | 2nd Innings | 262/2 | 18.4 | 14.03 | KKR | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | Won by 8 wickets |
Key Performers: Jonny Bairstow (108* off 48), Shashank Singh (68* off 28), Prabhsimran Singh (54 off 20) | KKR: Phil Salt (75 off 37), Sunil Narine (71 off 32)
9. RCB vs SRH – 262/7 (2024)
In the same match in which SRH posted 287/3, Royal Challengers Bengaluru produced the second-highest team total in IPL history with 262/7, yet lost. Dinesh Karthik played a spectacular knock of 83 off 35 balls, featuring 5 fours and 7 sixes at a strike rate of 237.14.
Faf du Plessis provided a flying start with 62 off 28 balls, hitting 7 fours and 4 sixes, while Virat Kohli smashed 42 off 20 balls. Despite RCB’s valiant effort, which saw them score at 13.10 runs per over throughout, they fell 25 runs short of SRH’s mammoth 287/3. This match witnessed a combined total of 549 runs, making it the highest-scoring IPL match in history.
| Matches | Innings | Total | Overs | Run Rate | Opposition | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th Match | 2nd Innings | 262/7 | 20.0 | 13.10 | SRH | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | Lost by 25 runs |
Key Performers: Dinesh Karthik (83 off 35), Faf du Plessis (62 off 28), Virat Kohli (42 off 20) | SRH: Travis Head (102 off 41), Heinrich Klaasen (67 off 31)
10. KKR vs PBKS – 261/6 (2024)
Kolkata Knight Riders posted 261/6 against Punjab Kings on April 26, 2024, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, but ended up on the losing side in a thrilling encounter. Phil Salt set the tone with 75 off 37 balls, featuring 6 fours and 6 sixes at a strike rate of 202.70.
Sunil Narine matched his intensity with 71 off 32 balls, smashing 9 fours and 4 sixes. The opening partnership of 138 runs laid a strong foundation. Venkatesh Iyer added 39 off 23 balls, while Shreyas Iyer’s quickfire 28 off 10 balls at a strike rate of 280 pushed the total past 260. However, Punjab Kings pulled off a record chase, reaching 262/2 in 18.4 overs, with Jonny Bairstow’s unbeaten 108 sealing an 8-wicket victory.
| Matches | Innings | Total | Overs | Run Rate | Opposition | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42nd Match | 1st Innings | 261/6 | 20.0 | 13.05 | Punjab Kings | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | Lost by 8 wickets |
Key Performers: Phil Salt (75 off 37), Sunil Narine (71 off 32), Venkatesh Iyer (39 off 23) | PBKS: Jonny Bairstow (108* off 48), Shashank Singh (68* off 28)
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Conclusion: SRH’s 287/3 Redefines IPL Batting Standards
After 17 editions of the IPL since 2008, Sunrisers Hyderabad holds the record for the highest team total with 287/3 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2024. SRH’s dominance is evident with five entries in the top 10, showcasing their explosive batting lineup.
Travis Head’s 102, Chris Gayle’s legendary 175*, and Heinrich Klaasen’s devastating 105* stand out as the greatest individual performances in these high-scoring encounters. These totals demonstrate the evolution of T20 cricket, in which scores once considered impossible are now achieved with increasing frequency.
