Top 10 Highest Powerplay Scores in IPL: The Ultimate List

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is synonymous with high-octane cricket, and nothing sets the tone like a blazing powerplay. With only two fielders allowed outside the 30-yard circle for the first six overs, batters have a golden opportunity to go big or go home. Some have seized this chance to create history, piling on runs at a breathtaking pace. Here’s our definitive list of the top 10 highest powerplay scores in IPL history, packed with details, stats, and the stories behind these iconic innings.

1. Sunrisers Hyderabad – 125/0 vs Delhi Capitals (2024)

• Date: April 20, 2024
• Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
• Key Performers: Travis Head (84 off 26 balls), Abhishek Sharma (40 off 10 balls)

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) rewrote the record books in IPL 2024 with a jaw-dropping 125/0 against Delhi Capitals. Openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma came out swinging, treating the DC bowlers like practice nets. Head smashed 11 fours and 6 sixes in the powerplay alone, while Sharma’s 400 strike rate (40 off 10) was pure carnage. The duo’s onslaught included 22 runs each in the third and sixth overs, setting up SRH’s massive 266/7 and a 67-run victory. This remains the highest powerplay score not just in IPL but in all T20 cricket, eclipsing Nottinghamshire’s 106/0 from 2017.

2. Sunrisers Hyderabad – 107/0 vs Lucknow Super Giants (2024)

• Date: May 8, 2024
• Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
• Key Performers: Travis Head (58 off 18 balls), Abhishek Sharma (46 off 18 balls)

SR Collected again in 2024, this time chasing 166 against Lucknow Super Giants. Head and Sharma were unstoppable, hammering 107 runs without loss in six overs. Head’s 58 included a 16-ball fifty, while Sharma’s 46 came at a blistering pace. SRH chased the target in just 9.4 overs, winning by 10 wickets with 62 balls to spare. This performance showcased SRH’s batting depth and their knack for dominating powerplays, cementing their place at the top of the IPL’s powerplay charts.

3. Kolkata Knight Riders – 105/0 vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (2017)

• Date: May 7, 2017
• Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
• Key Performers: Chris Lynn (50 off 22 balls), Sunil Narine (54 off 17 balls)

Before SRH’s 2024 heroics, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) held the powerplay record with 105/0 against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Chasing 159, openers Chris Lynn and Sunil Narine unleashed a brutal assault. Narine, known more for his bowling, smashed a 15-ball fifty—the fastest in IPL history at the time—while Lynn’s 50 came off 22 balls. Their 105-run stand featured 8 sixes and 11 fours, helping KKR cruise to a 6-wicket win. This innings was a testament to KKR’s fearless approach under Gautam Gambhir’s leadership.

4. Chennai Super Kings – 100/2 vs Punjab Kings (2014)

• Date: May 30, 2014
• Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
• Key Performers: Suresh Raina (87 off 25 balls), Dwayne Smith (25 off 14 balls)

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) were the first IPL team to breach the 100-run mark in a powerplay, doing so in the 2014 Qualifier 2 against Punjab Kings. Chasing a daunting 227, CSK lost two early wickets, but Suresh Raina turned the game on its head. Raina’s 87 off 25 balls, including 12 fours and 6 sixes, powered CSK to 100/2 in six overs. His 87 remains the highest individual score in an IPL powerplay. Despite the explosive start, CSK fell short, but Raina’s knock is etched in IPL lore.

5. Punjab Kings – 93/1 vs Kolkata Knight Riders (2024)

• Date: April 26, 2024
• Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
• Key Performers: Prabhsimran Singh (54 off 20 balls), Jonny Bairstow (37 off 16 balls)

Punjab Kings (PBKS) delivered a powerplay masterclass in 2024, scoring 93/1 against KKR while chasing 262. Prabhsimran Singh led the charge with a 20-ball 54, smashing 4 fours and 5 sixes, while Jonny Bairstow’s 37 off 16 kept the momentum going. This explosive start paved the way for PBKS to complete the highest successful run chase in IPL history, winning by 8 wickets. The Eden Gardens crowd witnessed a batting spectacle that showcased PBKS’s aggressive intent.

6. Royal Challengers Bangalore – 92/1 vs Gujarat Titans (2024)

• Date: April 28, 2024
• Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
• Key Performers: Faf du Plessis (64 off 23 balls), Virat Kohli (27 off 13 balls)

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) lit up the powerplay in 2024 against Gujarat Titans, scoring 92/1. Captain Faf du Plessis was the star, hammering 64 off 23 balls with 10 fours and 3 sixes, while Virat Kohli played the perfect foil with 27 off 13. Their 92-run stand set the tone for RCB’s chase of 201, which they completed comfortably. This performance highlighted RCB’s top-order firepower, even in a season where their overall campaign struggled.

7. Delhi Capitals – 92/2 vs Mumbai Indians (2024)

• Date: April 27, 2024
• Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
• Key Performers: Jake Fraser-McGurk (78 off 24 balls), Shai Hope (14 off 12 balls)

Delhi Capitals (DC) unleashed a powerplay blitz against Mumbai Indians in 2024, scoring 92/2. Young sensation Jake Fraser-McGurk stole the show with a 15-ball fifty, finishing with 78 off 24 balls, including 6 fours and 7 sixes. His aggressive strokeplay put MI’s bowlers under pressure from the outset, helping DC post a strong total. This innings announced Fraser-McGurk as a rising star and showcased DC’s intent to dominate early.

8. Sunrisers Hyderabad – 92/1 vs Rajasthan Royals (2025)

• Date: March 23, 2025
• Venue: Jaipur
• Key Performers: Travis Head (60 off 20 balls), Ishan Kishan (28 off 16 balls)

SRH continued their powerplay dominance into IPL 2025, scoring 92/1 against Rajasthan Royals in the season’s second match. Travis Head, fresh off his 2024 exploits, smashed 60 off 20 balls, while new recruit Ishan Kishan chipped in with 28 off 16. Their aggressive start gave SRH a platform to post a big total, reinforcing their reputation as the IPL’s powerplay kings. This performance kept fans buzzing about SRH’s batting prowess.

9. Chennai Super Kings – 90/0 vs Mumbai Indians (2015)

• Date: April 17, 2015
• Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
• Key Performers: Brendon McCullum (46 off 20 balls), Dwayne Smith (43 off 16 balls)

CSK’s 2015 powerplay against Mumbai Indians was a classic display of calculated aggression. Openers Brendon McCullum and Dwayne Smith plundered 90/0, with McCullum scoring 46 off 20 and Smith blasting 43 off 16. Their unbeaten stand laid the foundation for CSK’s chase of 184, which they completed with ease. This performance underlined CSK’s ability to balance aggression with stability in the powerplay.

10. Kolkata Knight Riders – 90/1 vs Lucknow Super Giants (2025)

• Date: April 8, 2025
• Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
• Key Performers: Phil Salt (48 off 19 balls), Venkatesh Iyer (41 off 17 balls)

KKR kicked off their 2025 campaign with a bang, scoring 90/1 against Lucknow Super Giants. Phil Salt’s 48 off 19 balls and Venkatesh Iyer’s 41 off 17 powered KKR to a commanding start. Their 90-run stand set up a comfortable chase, with KKR cruising to victory. This performance showed KKR’s intent to carry forward their 2024 title-winning momentum into the new season.