Top 10 Highest Powerplay Scores in IPL with Complete Stats

In IPL history, many strong batting lineups have been used in the cricket power play, but only a few are so unbelievable that they have left a permanent mark in the hearts of the cricket fans. Teams, like Royal Challengers Bangalore, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Chennai Super Kings, have scored the most runs in the history of the Indian Premier League during the powerplay.

If you’re wondering, What is a Powerplay? In T20 and IPL, the powerplay is the first six overs. During this period, only two fielders can stay outside the 30-yard circle; thus, the batting teams can make the most of their rounds. So, if you have been looking for the highest powerplay scores in IPL, this blog post is for you. 

Highest Powerplay Score in IPL History (2008-2023)

The following are the Top 10 highest runs in the powerplay in IPL:

Kolkata Knight Riders- 105/0 vs Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2017

With openers Chris Lynn and Sunil Narine leading the way, the Kolkata Knight Riders created history in the IPL 2017’s 46th match against Royal Challengers Bangalore. They achieved the greatest powerplay score in IPL history by scoring 105/0 in the opening six overs. While Royal Challengers Bangalore had set a modest target of 159, Knight Riders surprised the opposition and the spectators by putting the pedal to the metal in the opening. 

West Indies all-rounder Sunil Narine hammered 26 runs in the innings’ fourth over, while Australian batsman Chris Lynn scored 28 runs in the first two overs. Sunil Narine reached his half-century in just 15 deliveries and had amassed 54 runs off just 16 balls by the end of the powerplay. Back then, it was the IPL’s joint-fastest half-century. Conversely, Chris Lynn scored 49 runs in 20 balls. Till now, it is the highest score in powerplay in IPL.

Chennai Super Kings – 100/2 vs Kings XI Punjab in 2014

When Chennai Super Kings played against Punjab Kings, known as Kings XI Punjab at the time, they scored the greatest powerplay score in IPL history by scoring 100/2 in the powerplay in 2014. With a staggering strike rate of 348 in the powerplay, Raina hammered 87 off just 25 deliveries. Raina also smacked eight sixes in total in his innings. It remains the greatest number of runs ever scored in powerplay overs by a single batsman.

Chennai Super Kings – 90/0 vs Mumbai Indians in 2015

Lasith Malinga and Harbhajan Singh gave up 61 runs between the fourth and sixth overs, and Brendon McCullum and Dwayne Bravo scored 90 runs in the first six overs. As fate would have it, Jagadeesha Suchith gave up three boundaries. So, with 20 balls remaining, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) was able to chase down a score of 184 thanks to their blistering start.

Kochi Tuskers Kerala- 87/2 vs Rajasthan Royals in 2011

When Kochi Tuskers Kerala entered the league in 2011, they set a record for the highest powerplay score in the history of the Indian Premier League. That record remained intact for three more years until CSK broke it in 2014. After achieving the highest bowling figures in his career during the opening overs, Brad Hodge and Brendon McCullum combined to score the most in an IPL powerplay. Hodge hit 25 off of 12 balls, and McCullum hit 29 off of 12 deliveries. Kochi’s first and only Indian Premier League season ended without them making it to the playoffs, despite their commanding victory in this game against the Rajasthan Royals.

Kings XI Punjab – 86/1 vs SunRisers Hyderabad in 2014

Chasing a score of more than 200 when bowlers like Dale Steyn and Bhuvneshwar Kumar are at the top of their game seems like one of the most difficult scenarios in a T20 match. Nevertheless, the challenge didn’t deter Kings XI Punjab (later renamed Punjab Kings). Despite losing Virender Sehwag, the explosive opener, early on, Manan Vohra and Wriddhiman Saha pounded the ball all over the pitch. 

Manan scored 29 off 11 deliveries, while Wriddhiman hit 52 off 23. These 86 came in the opening six overs. In the end, Punjab defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by six wickets, as the powerplay sprint was the deciding factor between the two sides.

Rajasthan Royals– 85/1 vs SunRisers Hyderabad in 2023

Rajasthan Royals, went on an attack against Sunrisers Hyderabad’s bowlers at SRH’s home ground for the first time after 9 years. Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal took advantage of Hyderabad’s batting-friendly conditions, scoring 85 runs during the powerplay. Buttler ramped up the aggression by hitting fours on the off-side and sixes on the leg side at will. 

For his team, Buttler, who had a superb 2022 season, brought his exemplary performance for the tournament’s first game. The Captain of the English white-ball team scored fifty runs in twenty balls but was dismissed by a bowler, Fazalhaq Farooqi. This is Rajasthan Royals’s biggest score in a powerplay competition, bettering their previous powerplay score of 81/1 against CSK in 2021.

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Mumbai Indians – 84/0 vs Delhi Capitals in 2018

In a high-scoring encounter, the Mumbai Indians achieved an impressive score of 194/7 in 20 overs against Delhi. Suryakumar Yadav and Evin Lewis collaborated to achieve 84 runs in the first six overs, enabling Mumbai Indians to record their best powerplay score in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Surya Kumar Yadav scored 52 runs in 32 balls and Evin Lewis managed to get 48 runs in just 28 balls. The Delhi Capitals easily achieved the objective with the assistance of Jason Roy’s exceptional performance of 91 runs in only 53 balls.

Delhi Capitals- 84/1 vs Delhi Capitals in 2009

The Deccan Chargers are included in this prestigious list of teams with the most runs scored during the Power Play phase. In 2009, Deccan Chargers, now known as Delhi Capitals scored 84 runs during the first six overs in a match against Delhi Daredevils. Deccan Charges easily scored 154 against Delhi Daredevils in only 17.4 overs. Adam Gilchrist was awarded the player of the match accolade for his rapid and impressive performance. He scored 74 runs out of 84 during the power play phase.

Mumbai Indians – 83/1 vs SunRisers Hyderabad in 2021

Ishan Kishan was the star as Mumbai Indians scored a staggering 83/1 in the first six overs. He delivered a score of 83 off just 32 deliveries. An impressive innings from Suryakumar followed this; and the team delivered a winning score of 235 within 20 overs. 

Punjab Kings- 83/1 vs Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2022

Dynamic English opener Jonny Bairstow proved his might with a strike rate of 200 while playing alongside Shikhar Dhawan as the opening batsman for Punjab Kings. Within the powerplay, he scored 22 runs in one over from Josh Hazlewood and 23 runs off an over by Mohammed Siraj. Glenn Maxwell had figures of 17/1 in two overs, and by the end of six overs, PBKS were on 83 runs. 

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Conclusion

The IPL cricket power play has witnessed some unbelievable feats in its history. Each game shows the players’ incredible batting skills, whether it is aggressive boundaries or a strategically executed plan, especially in the initial overs. As the fans revisit these moments, it is clear that IPL always delivers extraordinary cricketing excitement. 

The above highest powerplay scores in the IPL showcase the league’s reputation as an exciting, dramatic, entertaining tournament. So, if you are a dedicated cricket follower, the top-mentioned 10 scores for IPL powerplay may get you excited about the upcoming tournament’s exciting prospects.