Big totals are no longer the exception in the IPL. From 2013 to 2023 the record team score was Royal Challengers Bangalore’s 263 for 5 against Pune Warriors India, a mark that stood for more than a decade. Then, in 2024, with the Impact Player rule, flat pitches and fearless opening pairs, it was broken twice in less than three weeks.
After IPL 2026, the highest team total in IPL history still belongs to Sunrisers Hyderabad: 287 for 3. SRH own the four highest totals. Below are the top 20 scores, every franchise’s best, and the biggest successful run chases.
Top 20 highest team totals in IPL history
| # | Team | Score | Overs | Opponent | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 287/3 | 20.0 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Bengaluru | 15 Apr 2024 |
| 2 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 286/6 | 20.0 | Rajasthan Royals | Hyderabad | 23 Mar 2025 |
| 3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 278/3 | 20.0 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Delhi | 25 May 2025 |
| 4 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 277/3 | 20.0 | Mumbai Indians | Hyderabad | 27 Mar 2024 |
| 5 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 272/7 | 20.0 | Delhi Capitals | Visakhapatnam | 3 Apr 2024 |
| 6 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 266/7 | 20.0 | Delhi Capitals | Delhi | 20 Apr 2024 |
| 7 | Punjab Kings | 265/4 | 18.5 | Delhi Capitals | Delhi | 25 Apr 2026 |
| 8 | Delhi Capitals | 264/2 | 20.0 | Punjab Kings | Delhi | 25 Apr 2026 |
| 9 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 263/5 | 20.0 | Pune Warriors India | Bengaluru | 23 Apr 2013 |
| 10 | Punjab Kings | 262/2 | 18.4 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Kolkata | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 11 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 262/7 | 20.0 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Bengaluru | 15 Apr 2024 |
| 12 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 261/6 | 20.0 | Punjab Kings | Kolkata | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 13 | Lucknow Super Giants | 257/5 | 20.0 | Punjab Kings | Mohali | 28 Apr 2023 |
| 14 | Delhi Capitals | 257/4 | 20.0 | Mumbai Indians | Delhi | 27 Apr 2024 |
| 15 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 255/4 | 20.0 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Hyderabad | 22 May 2026 |
| 16 | Punjab Kings | 254/7 | 20.0 | Lucknow Super Giants | New Chandigarh | 19 Apr 2026 |
| 17 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 254/5 | 20.0 | Gujarat Titans | Dharamsala | 26 May 2026 |
| 18 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 250/3 | 20.0 | Chennai Super Kings | Bengaluru | 5 Apr 2026 |
| 19 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 249/4 | 18.4 | Mumbai Indians | Mumbai (Wankhede) | 29 Apr 2026 |
| 20 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 248/3 | 20.0 | Gujarat Lions | Bengaluru | 14 May 2016 |
The top five, briefly
1. Sunrisers Hyderabad 287/3 vs RCB (2024)
On 15 April 2024 at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, SRH beat the record they had set 19 days earlier. RCB replied with 262 for 7 and still lost by 25 runs. The 549 runs in the match remain the highest aggregate in any T20 game.
2. Sunrisers Hyderabad 286/6 vs Rajasthan Royals (2025)
Early in IPL 2025, on 23 March in Hyderabad, SRH fell one run short of their own record. Rajasthan made 242 in reply, for a match aggregate of 528.
3. Sunrisers Hyderabad 278/3 vs KKR (2025)
SRH posted 278 for 3 in Delhi on 25 May 2025, the third-highest total in the competition.
4. Sunrisers Hyderabad 277/3 vs Mumbai Indians (2024)
On 27 March 2024 in Hyderabad, SRH broke RCB’s 2013 record. Mumbai answered with 246 for 5 and lost by 31 runs; 523 runs were scored in the match.
5. Kolkata Knight Riders 272/7 vs Delhi Capitals (2024)
KKR’s 272 for 7 in Visakhapatnam on 3 April 2024 is the highest total by a team other than SRH.
Highest IPL total by each team
| Team | Highest total | Opponent | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 287/3 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 2024 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 272/7 | Delhi Capitals | 2024 |
| Punjab Kings | 265/4 (chasing) | Delhi Capitals | 2026 |
| Delhi Capitals | 264/2 | Punjab Kings | 2026 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 263/5 | Pune Warriors India | 2013 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 257/5 | Punjab Kings | 2023 |
| Mumbai Indians | 247/9 | Delhi Capitals | 2024 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 246/5 | Rajasthan Royals | 2010 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 243/8 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2026 |
| Gujarat Titans | 233/3 | Mumbai Indians | 2023 |
Delhi Capitals’ best, 264 for 2, came in a defeat: on 25 April 2026 Punjab Kings chased 265 in 18.5 overs, in a match that produced 529 runs. Mumbai Indians’ 247 for 9 also came in a losing chase.
Highest successful run chases in the IPL
| Team | Score | Opponent | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab Kings | 265/4 (18.5 ov) | Delhi Capitals | 25 Apr 2026 |
| Punjab Kings | 262/2 (18.4 ov) | Kolkata Knight Riders | 26 Apr 2024 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 249/4 (18.4 ov) | Mumbai Indians | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 247/2 (18.3 ov) | Punjab Kings | 12 Apr 2025 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 230/4 (18.4 ov) | Lucknow Super Giants | 27 May 2025 |
In 2024 Punjab Kings chased down KKR’s 261 for 6 at Eden Gardens with 262 for 2, at the time the highest successful chase in T20 cricket. Two years later Punjab improved their own IPL record with 265 for 4 against Delhi.
Quick facts
- 17 of the top 20 IPL totals have come in 2024 or later. Only three are older: RCB’s 263/5 (2013), LSG’s 257/5 (2023) and RCB’s 248/3 (2016).
- Sunrisers Hyderabad have seven totals in the top 20, including the top four.
- IPL 2026 alone added seven totals to the top 20.
FAQ
What is the highest team score in IPL history?
287 for 3 by Sunrisers Hyderabad against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Bengaluru on 15 April 2024.
What is the highest successful run chase in the IPL?
265 for 4 by Punjab Kings against Delhi Capitals in Delhi on 25 April 2026.
Which match had the most runs in IPL history?
SRH vs RCB in 2024: 549 runs (287/3 and 262/7).
Statistics from ESPNcricinfo records, after the IPL 2026 season.
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