Well, scoring runs in the powerplay overs undoubtedly plays a crucial role in setting the tone of the innings as well as building a strong foundation for the team in a crucial match. The glorious history of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which spans over decades, has been witness to numerous prominent teams that have utilized the powerplay overs to the best of their potential and have dominated even the greatest bowlers of opponent teams with their fearless approach.
While it is often hailed as one of the most ideal phases for batsmen to score match-winning runs for their teams in the powerplay due to limited fielding restrictions and a fresh ball, it is equally challenging for them to tackle the deadly bowlers of the opponent team. In a nutshell, scoring well in the powerplay can play a crucial role in putting excruciating pressure on the bowling unit of the opponent team and leading a team to a commanding position right from the beginning of the innings. Have you ever wondered about the top four teams that have managed to score the highest runs in the powerplay in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) as of April 2026? Well, let’s find out.
In this article we will take a look at the top four teams that have scored the highest number of IPL runs in the powerplay overs as of April 2026.
Top 4 Highest Powerplay Scores in IPL from 2008 to 2026
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Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) vs Delhi Capitals (DC), 2024 – 125/0
The iconic match between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Delhi Capitals (DC) during the IPL 2024 is often hailed as one of the most nail-biting thrillers in the history of the Indian Premier League as of April 2026 when it comes to maximizing the scoring window during the powerplay overs. The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) chose to bat first and posted a massive total of 125/0 in the powerplay, putting them in a commanding position right from the beginning of the match. The legendary English batter, Harry Brook, took command of SRH’s batting lineup as their opening batsman and unleashed one of the most influential innings of his career.
The English batting sensation was accompanied by Rahul Tripathi, who has been a mainstay at the top of the order for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) since long. The deadly duo annihilated even the greatest bowlers of the Delhi Capitals (DC) and smashed an entirely fearless innings throughout the match, leading the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to a formidable total of 125/0 at the end of the six magical overs, which continues to be an unbeaten record as of April 2026. Ultimately, the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) maintained their dominance in the remaining match and secured a comfortable victory over the Delhi Capitals (DC).
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Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs Delhi Capitals (DC), 2026 -116/0
At the second spot on our list of the top four teams that have scored the highest number of IPL runs in the powerplay overs, as of April 2026, we have a formidable powerplay score of 116/0 smashed by the Punjab Kings (PBKS) against Delhi Capitals (DC) in the ongoing IPL 2026 edition. The top batting lineup of the Punjab Kings (PBKS) featured Prabhsimran Singh, who smashed a sensational innings of 76 runs off just 26 deliveries, Shreyas Iyer, who scored a phenomenal total of 71 runs off just 36 deliveries and Priyansh Arya who defeated DC’s bowling attack with his fearless batting approach and scored a spine-chilling total of 43 runs off just 17 deliveries.
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In addition to taking command of the match right from the beginning, PBKS also gave a tough time to the batters of the Delhi Capitals with their star-studded lineup of iconic bowlers including Arshdeep Singh, Xavier Bartlett and Macro Jansen. As of April 2026, PBKS’s formidable powerplay score of 116/0 continues to be the second-highest aggregate, ranking them at the second spot on our list.
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Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) vs Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), 2024 – 107/0
Next, at the third spot on our list of the top four teams that have scored the highest powerplay scores in the IPL as of April 2026, we have a spine-chilling powerplay score of 107/0 which was scored by the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the first six overs of the match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in a thrilling match which was played on May 8, 2024, at the iconic Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.
The prominent openers of the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma left the bowlers of the opponent team absolutely stunned with their iconic opening partnership and smashed a record total of 107 runs in the first six overs of the match, which continues to be the third-highest aggregate ever scored by a team in the powerplay period of an IPL match. Owing to the spine-chilling innings played by the openers, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) chased down the entire target of 166 runs laid by the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in just 9.4 overs, finishing at 167/0.
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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), 2017 – 105/0
Finally, at the fourth spot on our list of the top four teams that have scored the highest number of IPL runs in the powerplay overs as of April 2026, we have the phenomenal powerplay score of 105/0 which they smashed against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in an exciting match which was played on 7 May 2017 at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. The opening batter of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Sunil Narine, single-handedly destroyed the bowling unit of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and scored a phenomenal half-century in just 15 deliveries.
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Additionally, another trailblazing batsman from Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Chris Lynn, played the role of a perfect anchor and scored a commanding total of 50 runs off just 22 deliveries. Owing to the spine-chilling batting exploits displayed by both the batsmen, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) surpassed the benchmark of 100 runs in just 5.4 overs. Furthermore, their formidable powerplay score of 105/0 in the first six overs of the match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) continues to be the fourth-highest aggregate as of April 2026.
