In IPL history, the highest Powerplay scores feature dominant starts with explosive hitting from opening pairs. These performances often set a high run rate, giving teams an early advantage. Despite occasional early losses, these strong Powerplays laid the foundation for successful chases or imposing totals, creating unforgettable moments in the league.
5. Kings XI Punjab – 86/1
The fifth-highest Powerplay score in IPL history was set by Kings XI Punjab against Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2014. Chasing a target of 205, KXIP quickly lost Virender Sehwag but rebounded with explosive batting from Manan Vohra and Wriddhiman Saha. Saha scored a rapid 52 off 23 balls, while Vohra added 29 off 11, taking the team to 86/1 by the end of the Powerplay. This strong start laid the foundation for KXIP’s successful chase, ultimately winning with eight balls to spare.
4. Kochi Tuskers Kerala – 87/2
The fourth-highest Powerplay score in IPL history was set by Kochi Tuskers Kerala against Rajasthan Royals in 2011. In their final match, Kerala bowled out Rajasthan for just 97 runs. Chasing 98, Kochi stormed through the Powerplay, reaching 87/2 in six overs—an IPL Powerplay record at the time. This powerful start enabled them to comfortably chase down the target in just 7.2 overs.
3. Chennai Super Kings – 90/0
In IPL 2015, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) showcased another exceptional Powerplay performance, this time against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium. Openers Dwayne Smith and Brendon McCullum launched an aggressive attack, especially in the fourth through sixth overs, hammering deliveries from Lasith Malinga, Harbhajan Singh, and J Suchith for 61 runs. By the end of the Powerplay, CSK reached 90/0, solidifying one of the best Powerplay scores in IPL history.
2. Chennai Super Kings – 100/2
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) achieved the second-highest Powerplay score in IPL history during the 2014 second qualifying playoff against Kings XI Punjab. Chasing a massive target of 233, CSK initially struggled with early wickets, but Suresh Raina’s explosive 87 off 25 balls in the Powerplay revitalized the chase. CSK reached 100/2 by the end of six overs, setting a record Powerplay score at the time.
1. Kolkata Knight Riders – 105/0
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) set the all-time highest Powerplay score in IPL history in 2017 against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Chasing 159, KKR opened with Chris Lynn and Sunil Narine, who stunned the crowd with relentless hitting. Lynn scored 14 runs in the first and third overs, while Narine hammered 26 in the fourth. By the end of the Powerplay, Narine reached his half-century off 16 balls, with Lynn at 49 off 20. KKR’s remarkable 105/0 in six overs remains an unbeaten record in IPL Powerplays.
