Top 10 Highest Powerplay Scores in the IPL History

The powerplay refers to the initial six (6) overs in cricket where there are fewer fielders allowed outside the 30 yards circle. Powerplay is an essential part of cricket for batters as they get to build momentum from this period. A strong powerplay can swing the match’s outcome either way, so professional batters focus on this period.

Top 10 Highest Powerplay Scores in IPL History

125 / 0 – Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) put together a remarkable performance against the Delhi Capitals (DC) in IPL 2024. Opening batters Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma took DC to the cleaners, decimating their bowling attack with ease. Both batsmen combined for a massive haul of 125 runs without conceding any wicket.

Travis also made history by smashing a half-century after 16 balls, rising to lead the fastest fifty rankings among SRH players.

105 / 0 – Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challenger Bengaluru

Sunil Narine and Chris Lynn went on a scoring spree against an IPL perennial underachiever at IPL 2017. The two Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) opening batters snatched 105 runs with no response from Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) during the powerplay.

100 / 2 – Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) raced to an impressive powerplay haul against their Punjab-based opponents at IPL 2014. Impressive plays from Bazball maestro Brendon McCullum and Dwayne Smith saw the opposition fold under pressure.

90 / 0 – Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians

CSK faced their Mumbai-based arch-rivals at IPL 2015. The Chennai side were able to record an impressive 90 runs haul during the powerplay with no wicket conceded. Faf du Plessis and Brendon McCullum were on rampage in that game, throwing the Mumbai Indians (MI) bowlers off balance.

88 / 1 – Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals

The KKR side in IPL 2024 shows promise from current gameplays. KKR opening batters secured 88 runs during the powerplay but lost a wicket to rank fifth in current all-time rankings.

87 / 2 – Kochi Tuskers Kerala vs Rajasthan Royals

The defunct Kerala-based IPL franchise delivered a head-turning performance in IPL 2011. Kochi secured 87 runs against their opposition, losing two wickets along the way.

86 / 0 – Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru

KKR bagged an impressive performance in IPL 2024 against a hapless RCB outfit. Sunil Narine and Phil Salt combined to humiliate a star-studded but disjointed RCB side.

86 / 1 – Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad

The Punjab Kings (PBKS) saw of SRH at IPL 2010 with an 86 / 1 powerplay score.

85 / 1 – Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad

The Rajasthan-based side showed their mettle by handing SRH a massive 85-run deficit during the powerplay at IPL 2023.

84 / 0 – Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals

Evin Lewis and Suryakumar Yadav combined to hand the DC side an 84 / 0 powerplay deficit at IPL 2018.

All-Time List of Highest Powerplay Scores in IPL History

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