287 runs in 20 overs.
That is the highest team total in IPL history.
But there have been several other huge scores too. Teams have crossed 260 runs, and some have even gone past 270.
Which teams have scored the most runs in a single innings of an IPL?
Here are the 10 biggest team totals, with the score, opponent, along with the season.
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List of Top 10 Teams Totals in the IPL History
The highest teams total in the history of an IPL matches like SRH, KKR and more and let’s look at them.
- Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
- Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
- Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Kolkata Knight Riders
- Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Punjab Kings
- Delhi Capitals
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Punjab Kings
Top 5 Highest Team Totals in the IPL Matches
1. Sunrisers Hyderabad 287/3 vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Sunrisers Hyderabad hold the record for the highest team total in IPL history. They scored 287/3 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2024. It remains the highest team total in IPL history. Below is the details of the SRH and RCB team:
| SRH Vs. RCB match details | Information |
| Team | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| Score | 287/3 |
| Opponent | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| Season | 2024 |
| Venue | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
SRH got big hundreds from Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen and finished with 287 runs in 20 overs.
2. Sunrisers Hyderabad 286/6 vs Rajasthan Royals
SRH came very close to their own record in 2025. SRH finished with 286/6 against Rajasthan Royals, just two runs behind the highest IPL total.
| Detail | Information |
| Team | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| Score | 286/6 |
| Opponent | Rajasthan Royals |
| Season | 2025 |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
The innings once again showed SRH’s ability to score at a rapid rate. Their runs of 286 has moved them into second place on the all-time list.
3. Kolkata Knight Riders 278/3 vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
They were also featured among the biggest team scores in IPL history. SRH scored 278/3 against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2025. It makes it the third-highest total in IPL history.
| Detail | Information |
| Team | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| Score | 278/3 |
| Opponent | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| Season | 2025 |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
KKR’s top order did most of the damage in this innings, helping the team cross the 275-run mark with just three wickets down.
4. Sunrisers Hyderabad 277/3 vs Mumbai Indians
Sunrisers Hyderabad had already posted a huge total earlier in the 2024 season. Their 277/3 against Mumbai Indians remains one of the biggest scores ever made in an IPL innings.
| Detail | Information |
| Team | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| Score | 277/3 |
| Opponent | Mumbai Indians |
| Season | 2024 |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
SRH’s batters scored consistently and finished with 277 runs in their 20 overs.
5. Kolkata Knight Riders 272/7 vs Delhi Capitals
Kolkata Knight Riders crossed 270 runs against Delhi Capitals in 2024. They finished on 272/7, giving KKR two entries among the top five highest IPL team totals.
| Detail | Information |
| Team | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| Score | 272/7 |
| Opponent | Delhi Capitals |
| Season | 2024 |
| Venue | Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
The total put KKR among the few teams to have crossed 270 runs in an IPL innings.
Other Highest Team Totals in IPL History
The remaining five entries in the top 10 list are shown below.
| Rank | Team | Score | Opponent | Season |
| 6 | SRH | 266/7 | DC | 2024 |
| 7 | PBKS | 265/4 | DC | 2026 |
| 8 | DC | 264/2 | PBKS | 2026 |
| 9 | RCB | 263/5 | PWI | 2013 |
| 10 | PBKS | 262/3 | KKR | 2024 |
Teams With Most Entries in the Top 10
Sunrisers Hyderabad have the most entries in the top 10, with four totals on the list.
| Team | Entries in Top 10 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 4 |
| Punjab Kings | 2 |
| Delhi Capitals | 1 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 1 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 1 |
SRH’s four entries include three totals above 277 runs. Their record-breaking 287/3 against RCB in 2024 also remains the highest total on the list.
How IPL Team Totals Have Changed
The IPL has seen a clear rise in high-scoring innings.
For a long time, RCB’s 263/5 against Pune Warriors India in 2013 was the benchmark. SRH broke that record in 2024 with 277/3 against Mumbai Indians and then went even higher with 287/3 against RCB.
The 2025 season added two more totals above 275, with SRH scoring 286/6 against Rajasthan Royals and 278/3 against KKR.
The trend continued in 2026. Delhi Capitals scored 264/2 against PBKS, who then chased the target and finished on 265/4. The chase became the highest successful run chase in IPL history.
Read More: IPL Match Analysis: Record Run Chases, Most Runs & Single-Day Records
Conclusion
IPL batting has changed a lot over the years.
Scores above 250 are no longer as rare as they once were. The top 10 list now includes totals from 262 to 287 runs, with SRH featuring four times.
For now, SRH’s 287/3 against RCB remains the highest team total in IPL history.
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FAQs
1. Which team has the highest total in IPL history?
Sunrisers Hyderabad hold the highest record.
2. Which team has scored 287 runs in the IPL?
SRH team has scored 287/3 against RCB in the year 2024.
3. Has any IPL team crossed 300 runs?
No team has scored 300 runs in a completed IPL innings so far. The highest remains SRH’s 287/3 in 2024.
4. What is the highest successful chase in the history of the IPL?
Punjab Kings chased 265 runs against Delhi Capitals this year. They had scored 265/4 and won the match with seven balls remaining.