One of the most exciting aspects of the IPL is the high-scoring nature of the matches. Teams often score large totals, and the tournament has seen several high-scoring matches over the years. The highest team total in IPL history was set by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) when they scored 263/5 against Pune Warriors India (PWI) on April 23, 2013. This record still stands today and is considered one of the most memorable matches in IPL history.
Highest Totals in IPL:
| Score | Team | Opposition | Date |
| 263/5 | RCB | PWI | 23 April 2013 |
| 257/5 | LSG | PBKS | 28 April 2023 |
| 248/3 | RCB | GL | 14 May 2016 |
| 246/5 | CSK | RR | 3 April 2010 |
| 245/6 | KKR | PBKS | 12 May 2018 |
| 240/5 | CSK | PBKS | 19 April 2008 |
- Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Vs Pune Warriors (1st Highest Team Score)
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) set the record for the highest team score in a match against Pune Pune Warriors (PWI). Batting first, RCB scored an astonishing 263 runs, with Chris Gayle leading the way with an incredible 175 not out off just 66 balls. This included 17 sixes and 13 fours. The other major contributor for RCB was Virat Kohli, who scored 33 runs off 23 balls. PWI could not chase down the massive total and ended up losing the match by 130 runs. This match remains one of the most memorable in IPL history due to the incredible batting performance by Chris Gayle and RCB.
- LSG vs PBKS (3rd Highest Team Score)
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) had a memorable match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) where they posted a historic total of 257/5 in 20 overs. The team was led by a fantastic 72 off 40 from Marcus Stoinis including 6 fours and 5 sixes. This inning took the LSG’s innings to a flyer and set the stage for a commanding victory. Punjab tried their best to chase down the target but ultimately fell short, scoring 201/10 in their 19.5 overs. CSK managed to secure a 56-run victory over Rajasthan in this match, thanks to multiple innings by LSG batters. This match remains one of the most memorable and one-sided matches in the history of IPL due to the outstanding batting performance by LSG.
- RCB vs Gujrat Lions (2nd Highest Team Score)
The third-highest team total in the Indian Premier League (IPL) was scored by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the 2016 edition of the tournament. RCB posted 248 runs against Gujarat Lions at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The team was led by captain Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers, both scored 109 and 129 respectively, with Devillers 10 fours and 11 sixes. Gujarat Lions, in reply, could only manage to score 104.
