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The Indian Premier League is known for its explosive batting displays. Over the years, everybody has witnessed some mammoth team totals that have left fans awe-struck. In this article, you look at the 10 highest team totals in the history of the cash-rich T20 league as per:
Kolkata Knight Riders - 245/6 vs Pune Warriors (2014)
In 2014, Kolkata Knight Riders piled on a massive total of 245 against Pune Warriors in Abu Dhabi. Coming in to bat first, KKR got off to a flying start with Gautam Gambhir and Robin Uthappa putting on 83 runs for the opening wicket. Gambhir top-scored with 92 while Uthappa made 50. From there on, Yusuf Pathan (30), Manish Pandey (38), and Ryan ten Doeschate (25) provided the late flourish to help KKR post a mammoth total. It remains the highest score by any team while batting first in an IPL match. Pune fell short by 23 runs in their chase despite a valiant 95 from captain Steven Smith.
In 2016, Royal Challengers Bangalore amassed 248/3 against Gujarat Lions in Bengaluru - their highest IPL total to date. Virat Kohli led from the front with an unbeaten 90 while AB de Villiers played a breathtaking knock of 73* off just 33 balls. The duo put on an unbroken stand of 189 runs to take RCB past the 240-run mark. Kohli's innings was studded with 7 fours and 3 sixes. De Villiers hit 5 fours and 6 sixes in his 33-ball blitzkrieg. RCB bowlers then bundled out Gujarat for just 147.
In the inaugural season of the IPL in 2008, Delhi Daredevils registered their highest IPL total of 248/3 against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Bangalore. Virender Sehwag was at his destructive best, smashing 122 off 64 balls with the help of 13 fours and 7 sixes. His opening partner Gautam Gambhir made 83 as the duo put on 183 runs for the first wicket. Daredevils lost only 3 wickets in their entire 20 overs. RCB, despite fifties from Rahul Dravid and Robin Uthappa, fell short by 101 runs in their chase.
In 2017, Mumbai Indians posted 248/5 against Delhi Daredevils in Mumbai - their highest IPL total. Openers Parthiv Patel and Lendl Simmons gave MI a flying start with a 115-run stand. While Patel made 89, Simmons scored 57. Kieron Pollard then played a cameo of 38* off 15 balls to propel MI past the 240-run mark. Hardik Pandya also chipped in with 27 off 11 balls. Despite half-centuries from Rishabh Pant and Corey Anderson, Delhi fell short by 14 runs in their chase.
In 2013, RCB registered their highest-ever IPL total of 263/5 against Pune Warriors in Bengaluru. Chris Gayle was at his destructive best, smashing 175 off just 66 balls with 17 fours and 13 sixes. AB de Villiers played second fiddle with an unbeaten 39-ball 76. The duo put on 204 runs for the second wicket - the highest partnership for any wicket in all T20 cricket. RCB's total remains the highest individual score by a player in IPL history. Despite a valiant 93 from Steve Smith, Pune fell short by 44 runs.
In 2018, KKR matched RCB's record total of 263/5 against them in Kolkata. Nitish Rana led the charge with an unbeaten 80 off just 44 balls. Robin Uthappa made a quickfire 50 while Andre Russell smashed an 11-ball 48 with 6 sixes. Dinesh Karthik also contributed with a 23-ball 50. The KKR batsmen smashed 21 sixes in their innings. Despite half-centuries from Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers, RCB fell short by 35 runs in their chase, managing 228/4.
In 2013, Rajasthan Royals registered their highest-ever IPL total of 266/4 against Delhi Daredevils in Jaipur. Sanju Samson blasted an unbeaten 102 off just 63 balls with the help of 7 fours and 7 sixes. Ajinkya Rahane made 85 while Stuart Binny chipped in with 47. The trio's contributions helped RR post the highest total at the time in IPL history. Despite the fifties from Virender Sehwag and Jayawardene, Delhi fell short by 15 runs in their chase, managing 251/7 as per
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In 2015, RCB posted 263/5 against Gujarat Lions in Bengaluru - their highest IPL total at the time. Virat Kohli led from the front with an unbeaten 113 off just 50 balls with 9 fours and 7 sixes. AB de Villiers made 82 off just 44 balls. The duo put on 183 runs for the second wicket. Kohli's knock remains the second-fastest century in IPL history. Despite half-centuries from Brendon McCullum and Dwayne Smith, Gujarat fell short by 27 runs in their chase.
Later in 2015, RCB broke their own record by amassing 266/5 against Pune Warriors in Bengaluru. Virat Kohli once again played a captain's knock of unbeaten 113 off just 50 balls. AB de Villiers made an explosive 33-ball 79. The duo added 183 runs for the second wicket yet again. Kohli's knock included 9 fours and 7 sixes. Despite a valiant 95 from Ajinkya Rahane, Pune fell short by 27 runs in their chase, managing 239/7.
In 2013, RCB registered the highest team total in IPL history of 273/7 against Pune Warriors in Bengaluru. Chris Gayle blasted an unbeaten 175 off just 66 balls with 17 fours and 13 sixes. AB de Villiers made an unbeaten 76 off 39 balls. The duo added 204 runs for the second wicket. Gayle's knock remains the highest individual score in IPL. Despite fifties from Robin Uthappa and Steven Smith, Pune fell short by 44 runs in their chase, managing 229/7. RCB's total of 273 remains the highest in IPL history.
Royal Challengers Bangalore feature prominently in the list with 5 entries, highlighting their batting prowess over the years. Chris Gayle's 175 and Virat Kohli's 3 centuries played pivotal roles. Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians also find mentions thanks to their explosive batting lineups. Overall, as per
cricket updates the IPL has seen some incredible batting displays over the years that have pushed the boundaries.
