In T20 cricket today, the IPL has altered the landscape, specifically during the powerplay overs (the first 6 overs). Teams nowadays tend to play with free-spirited intent right from ball one in an attempt to score as many runs as possible before the fielding restrictions are lifted.

Powerplay scoring has been extraordinarily high, with many teams exceeding 90+ and even 120+ runs during powerplays in the last few seasons (2024-2026). Blistering starts have altered not only the course of matches, but also the course of IPL, which is more aggressive than it ever has been.

Here in this article we will discuss about the Top 10 highest powerplay score in IPL history based on the most latest and current records.

Top 10 Highest Powerplay Scores in IPL History

Rank	Team	Score	Opponent	Venue	Year
1	SRH	125/0	Delhi Capitals	New Delhi	2024
2	PBKS	116/0	Delhi Capitals	New Delhi	2026
3	SRH	107/0	Lucknow Super Giants	Hyderabad	2024
4	KKR	105/0	RCB	Bengaluru	2017
5	SRH	105/0	Punjab Kings	Mullanpur	2026
6	SRH	103/0	Mumbai Indians	Hyderabad	2024
7	CSK	100/2	Punjab Kings	Mumbai	2014
8	RR	97/1	RCB	Guwahati	2026
9	SRH	94/1	Rajasthan Royals	Hyderabad	2025
10	PBKS	93/1	KKR	Kolkata	2024

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

Sunrisers Hyderabad record for highest powerplay score in IPL history From the first over themselves, their openers were all over the Delhi Capitals bowlers.

It was a most explosive batting display, with boundaries coming almost every other ball. With no room for bowlers to settle, SRH reached the double digits in terms of runs scored with only 2 overs and less than 20 balls (13 actually) before the first 100 runs came up. This innings revolutionised the image of how to bat in the IPL era.

It was one of the most destructive powerplay performances ever seen in T20 cricket.

2. Punjab Kings – 116/0 vs Delhi Capitals (2026, New Delhi)

In the 2026 season, Punjab Kings delivered a breathtaking batting performance. Hit Out or Get Out: England’s openers played fearless cricket attacking every bowler.

PBKS then maintained a phenomenal strike rate as Delhi Capitals found it very difficult to achieve any sorts of breakthroughs. It was one of their best starts to an IPL ever, as the partnership remained undefeated throughout the powerplay.

T20 batting is becoming more aggressive with every passing season, and this innings was a case in point.

3. Sunrisers Hyderabad – 107/0 vs LSG (2024, Hyderabad)

Sunrisers Hyderabad, yet again, was just too good for powerplay overs. The home side in Hyderabad were in complete control with their openers looking ready, confi dent and in a very attacking mode.

The Lucknow Super Giants bowlers were thrashed into submission by the big-hitting. Utterly pathetic in the field, each over ran away for runs as they motored to 100 in only 6 overs!

This performance affirmed SRH’s identity as the most aggressive powerplay outfit in IPL seasons of late.

4. KKR – 105/0 vs RCB (2017, Bengaluru)

Kolkata Knight Riders produce one of the best IPL powerplay batting performances of all time. Chris Lynn and Sunil Narine made mincemeat of the RCB bowling.

When Narine opted for a less familiar, more destructive opening role he transformed the capitals in the dynamics of T20 batting. The pair were scoring in excess of 12 runs per over and had 100 runs on the board inside the powerplay.

That innings still remains one of the most discussed batting performances ever in IPL history.

5. Sunrisers Hyderabad – 105/0 vs Punjab Kings (2026, Mullanpur)

In the 2026 season, SRH maintained their no-holds-barred approach, blasting out of the traps. Their openers took root from the first ball itself.

Defying supers with hardly an over of pure spin, boundaries kept dripping unrenowned and the Punjab Kings paraded bowlers found no answer. The partnership commenced at a high tempo and never relented.

SRH’s continued dominance over powerplay overs was highlighted by this.

6. Sunrisers Hyderabad – 103/0 vs Mumbai Indians (2024, Hyderabad)

SRH did greatest damage in the powerplay once more against MI. The openers played positive cricket and attacked every bowler.

MI could not keep the boundary from flowing in as runs started to come thick and fast. This thought process led SRH to have a strong base to reach a big total.

This game only underlined SRH’s powerplay prowess.

7. Chennai Super Kings – 100/2 vs Punjab Kings (2014, Mumbai)

Chennai Super Kings after losing two wickets scored more than 100 in the powerplay. The batting nuances that gave them the luxury of playing risky even after losing wickets.

CSK came out aggressive and Punjab Kings bowlers couldn’t contain them. The intent and composure with which the team is handling pressure situations in the match is excellent.

This is still one of the best powerplay efforts by CSK in IPL history.

8. Rajasthan Royals – 97/1 vs RCB (2026, Guwahati)

Rajasthan Royals flexed their batting muscles against Royal Challengers Bangalore. The openers batted aggressively and kept the scoring rate high.

Despite having lost one wicket, RR was batting aggressively. Their innings flourished as a result of the foundation of their powerplay.

And it underlined the strength of RR’s batting in the seasons past.

9. Sunrisers Hyderabad – 94/1 vs Rajasthan Royals (2025, Hyderabad)

As they have been, SRH started with a consistent bang. Their batters were confident and went hard from the start.

Disappointment for Rajasthan Royals as bowlers failed to stick to the task of containing flow of runs. SRH enjoyed a solid powerplay as despite losing an early wicket they never looked in trouble.

It’s yet another top notch performance for SRH.

10. Punjab Kings – 93/1 vs KKR (2024, Kolkata)

Punjab Kings rounded off the list of top 10 with an impressive win against Kolkata Knight Riders Their openers took aggressive shots and created early pressure.

The KKR bowlers never looked to stymie the run-scoring at first with a renaissance IST of horror in the final six overs. PBKS held strong intent and kept up with a brisk start.

It is a modern T20 innings which also illustrates one of the attacking strategies of Punjab Kings.

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Conclusion

The record score for a powerplay in IPL history is a testament to how T20 cricket has matured into a format built on quick, audacious batting. In fact, teams like Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings seem to be reappraising batting aggression with each passing season.

The emphasis on modern power-hitting and going bid through the powerplays is anticipated to see even higher powerplay records set in future IPL seasons.

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