IPL Highest Team Scores
A record list of the IPL's biggest completed innings totals, plus the match context needed before using a high-score trend in fantasy research.
Highest IPL innings totals
| Score | Team | Against | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 287/3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 2024 |
| 277/3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Mumbai Indians | 2024 |
| 272/7 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Delhi Capitals | 2024 |
| 266/7 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Delhi Capitals | 2024 |
| 263/5 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Pune Warriors India | 2013 |
| 261/6 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Punjab Kings | 2024 |
Records shown are from completed IPL seasons through 2024. Verify the official IPL statistics archive before citing a current record.
Read the scorecard, not only the total
A high total tells you that an innings produced runs; it does not identify the next match's best picks. The useful questions are who faced the most balls, who batted in the highest-leverage phase, whether conditions changed after the powerplay, and which bowlers still collected wickets at the death.
Use this page to form a venue hypothesis, then apply the team prediction method and the match-day confirmation workflow before finalising a lineup.
Related IPL history
Compare scoring ceilings with the most sixes list, the fastest fifties list, and season-long production in the Orange Cap winners archive.
Highest score FAQs
What is the highest team score in IPL history?
Sunrisers Hyderabad scored 287 for 3 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2024. Check the official IPL archive for any record updates after a new completed match.
Does a high-scoring venue always favour batters in fantasy cricket?
No. A large total can also create death-over wicket opportunities and depends on the toss, team balance, conditions, and each player's role.
Should I copy players from a previous high-scoring match?
No. Use the record as venue and role context, then verify the current playing XI, batting order, bowling phases, and scoring rules.