Highest Powerplay Scores in IPL History: The powerplay in T20 cricket sets the stage for an explosive start, and some teams have taken full advantage by smashing record-breaking scores in the first six overs. Here are the highest powerplay scores in IPL history:
1. Sunrisers Hyderabad – 125/0 vs Delhi Capitals (2024)
Venue: Delhi | Date: April 20, 2024
- Runs: 125
- Balls: 36
- Strike Rate: 344.44
- 4s/6s: 13/11
- Run Rate: 20.83
Sunrisers Hyderabad rewrote history with a jaw-dropping 125-run powerplay, making it the highest-ever in IPL. The brutal hitting left Delhi Capitals stunned.
2. Sunrisers Hyderabad – 107/0 vs Lucknow Super Giants (2024)
Venue: Hyderabad | Date: May 8, 2024
- Runs: 107
- Balls: 36
- Strike Rate: 288.88
- 4s/6s: 13/8
- Run Rate: 17.83
SRH once again showed their dominance, crossing the 100-run mark in just six overs against Lucknow Super Giants. Their aggressive batting lineup continued to shine.
3. Kolkata Knight Riders – 105/0 vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (2017)
Venue: Bengaluru | Date: May 7, 2017
- Runs: 105
- Balls: 36
- Strike Rate: 286.11
- 4s/6s: 11/8
- Run Rate: 17.50
KKR’s aggressive approach saw them reach 105 runs inside the powerplay, setting the tone for a dominant victory over RCB.
4. Chennai Super Kings – 100/2 vs Kings XI Punjab (2014)
Venue: Wankhede | Date: May 30, 2014
- Runs: 100
- Balls: 36
- Strike Rate: 254.05
- 4s/6s: 12/6
- Run Rate: 16.66
CSK’s top order fired on all cylinders, reaching a century in the powerplay despite losing two wickets early on.
5. Punjab Kings – 93/1 vs Kolkata Knight Riders (2024)
Venue: Eden Gardens | Date: April 26, 2024
- Runs: 93
- Balls: 36
- Strike Rate: 250.00
- 4s/6s: 9/7
- Run Rate: 15.50
Punjab Kings delivered an explosive start against KKR, taking full advantage of the field restrictions to score big.
Final Thoughts
T20 cricket is all about aggressive starts, and these teams have mastered the art of power-hitting. As the IPL continues to evolve, will we see a new record soon? Will the Highest Powerplay Scores in IPL History be broken this year? Comment and let us know.
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