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T20 cricket was revolutionized by the invention of the Indian Premier League in 2008. Since it’s inception, the teams in the league every now and then reach new levels. What used to be a safe score in ODI cricket a decade ago, is now a chasable one in the shortest format of the game. In this article let us have a look at the Highest And Lowest Totals In IPL History.
Royal Challengers Bangalore has been one franchise that has possessed massive strength in the batting department. They hold the record for the 2 of the top 5 highest totals in IPL history. Both of those came at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
The top score of 263/5 came against the now-defunct Pune Warriors India in 2013. That innings also had the highest ever individual score by a batsman in the league. Chris Gayle had scored 175* from just 66 balls as the ball flew to all parts of the stadium. PWI could make just 133.
The second highest total was scored by Lucknow Super Giants in the last edition of the IPL. KL Rahul and his men were on fire that day. A total of 41 boundaries were scored in the innings. Super Giants scored at the rate of 12.33 in the powerplay with Kyle Mayers alone scoring 54 runs. The LSG innings flourished due to strong finish by Marcus Stoinis and Ayush Badoni. They were one hit away from breaking RCB’s record.
The third-highest total for RCB came against Gujarat Lions in 2016. They scored 248/3 against the Brendon McCullum-led side. Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers both had scored centuries in that game. It was also the only incident that two batsmen reached 3 figures in the same innings. Kohli scored 109 from 55 balls while de Villiers made 129 from 52 balls. In reply, GL got out for just 104 in 18.4 overs.
Top 5 Highest Totals in the IPL
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Team
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Score
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Run Rate
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Opposition
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Match Date
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Royal Challengers Bangalore
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263/5
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13.15
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Pune Warriors
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23 Apr 2013
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Luckow Super Giants
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257/5
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12.85
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Punjab Kings
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28 Apr 2023
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Royal Challengers Bangalore
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248/3
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12.4
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Gujarat Lions
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14 May 2016
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Chennai Super Kings
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246/5
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12.3
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Rajasthan Royals
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3 Apr 2010
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Kolkata Knight Riders
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245/6
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12.25
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Punjab Kings
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12 May 2018
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RCB is the franchise of two extremes. They feature in the list of Highest And Lowest Totals In IPL History. While RCB holds the record for the highest total, they also have the infamous lowest total to their name. In the 2017 season, the Virat Kohli-led side got out for just 49. They were chasing Kolkata Knight Riders’ 131 at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. None of the RCB batsmen could make a double-digit score that night.
But to their own liking, RCB have been a thorn in the flesh for Rajasthan Royals. The Royals feature in the 2nd and the 3rd lowest total of the IPL, thanks to RCB. Bangalore bowled out Rajasthan Royals for 58 runs in 2009 and 59 runs last year. Anil Kumble was the pick of the bowlers during the 2009 match picking 5 Rajasthan wickets giving away just 5 runs. In 2023, Wayne Parnell picked 3 wickets while Karn Sharma and Michael Bracewell picked 2 wickets each to dismantle the Royals batting lineup.
Top 5 Lowest Totals in the IPL
| Position | Team | Score | Overs | Opposition | Match Date |
| 1 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 49 | 9.4 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 23 Apr 2017 |
| 2 | Rajasthan Royals | 58 | 15.1 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 18 Apr 2009 |
| 3 | Rajasthan Royals | 59 | 10.3 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 14 May 2023 |
| 4 | Delhi Daredevils | 66 | 13.4 | Mumbai Indians | 6 May 2017 |
| 5 | Delhi Daredevils | 67 | 17.1 | Kings XI Punjab | 30 Apr 2017 |
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