The glorious history of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which spans over a decade, has been witness to numerous iconic and path-breaking triumphs by huge margins that have left millions of cricket aficionados from all over the world absolutely stunned and star-struck. With their star-studded lineup of players and their ground-breaking innings, numerous iconic IPL franchises, including Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Mumbai Indians (MI) and others, have clinched the prestigious IPL titles multiple times and have garnered immense praise and recognition in the world of T20 cricket. Have you ever wondered about the top four IPL teams that have clinched the spine-chilling matches with the highest margin of runs of April 2026? Well, let’s find out.
In this article we will take a look at the top four most iconic IPL wins by the biggest margin of runs as of April 2026.
Top 4 Biggest Wins by Runs in IPL History
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Mumbai Indians (MI) vs Delhi Daredevils (DD), 2017 – 146 Runs
The Mumbai Indians (MI) delivered one of the most sensational innings in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) when they faced the Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) in a spine-chilling match of the IPL 2017 edition which ultimately turned out into a one-sided demolition. With their star-studded lineup of batters including Lendl Simmons, Kieron Pollard and others, the Mumbai Indians (MI) posted a massive total of 212 runs at the loss of three wickets in their 20 overs.
While chasing the massive target of 212/3, the Delhi Daredevils faced the unmatched bowling wrath of MI’s prominent bowlers — Karn Sharma and Harbhajan Singh. The ruthless bowling attack of Mumbai Indians (MI) destroyed the entire batting lineup of the Delhi Daredevils off just 66 runs in 13.4 overs and the team to a successful triumph by a huge margin of 146 runs.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vs Gujarat Lions, 2016 – 144 Runs
At the second spot on our list of the top four most iconic IPL wins by the biggest margin of runs as of April 2026, we have the spine-chilling victory of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) over Gujarat Lions by a formidable total of 144 runs. In a jaw-dropping match against Gujarat Lions, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) during the IPL 2016 registered a downright dominant total of 248 runs at the loss of three wickets in their 20 overs, entirely dismantling the bowling attack of the Gujarat Lions.
The iconic partnership between Virat Kohli (109 runs off 55 balls) and AB de Villiers (129 runs off 52 balls) played a crucial role in leading the RCB to a spine-chilling total of 248/3. Additionally, the lethal bowlers from the RCB derailed the chase for Gujarat Lions and picked up early wickets ensuring no signs of comeback. Ultimately, the RCB ended up defeating the Gujarat Lions with a record total of 144 runs, which continues to be the second-highest aggregate as of April 2026.
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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), 2008 – 140 Runs
Next, at the third spot on our list of the top four most iconic IPL victories by huge margins as of April 2026, we have a trailblazing triumph by the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the first match of the inaugural 2008 edition. The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) chose to bat first and posted a massive total of 222 runs at the loss of three wickets in their 20 overs. The dominating score of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) entirely belonged to Brendon McCullum, who delivered a sensational knock and scored a phenomenal total of 158 runs off just 73 deliveries. Additionally, the bowling unit of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) also proved to be unstoppable against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and swept their entire batting lineup off just 82 runs in 15.1 overs, carving a memorable victory by a massive total of 140 runs.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vs Punjab Kings (PBKS), 2025 – 138 Runs
Finally, at the fourth spot on our list of the top four most memorable IPL victories by huge margins, as of April 2026, we have the iconic victory of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the IPL 2025 edition by a huge margin of 138 runs. Owing to their star-studded lineup of batsmen, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) entirely crushed the bowling attack of the Punjab Kings (PBKS) and scored a dominating total of 241 runs at the loss of five wickets in their 20 overs. Shockingly, despite having the most prominent batsmen in the squad, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) failed to chase the massive target and were defeated by a margin of 138 runs, which continues to be the fourth-highest aggregate as of April 2026, ranking them at the fourth spot on our list.
