Most Runs in Last 5 Overs In IPL by Team

Royal Challengers Bangalore holds the record for most runs scored in the death overs in a single IPL match – 112 runs vs Gujarat Lions in 2016. The last 5 overs in a T20 cricket match, often called the “death overs,” are very important. This is because there are only 5 fielders outside the 30 yard circle, and there are no rules about where they can be. The most exciting part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) often happens during these death overs.

In the history of the IPL, the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are known as the best teams during the death overs. RCB, in particular, set an impressive record by scoring 112 runs in the last 5 overs against Gujarat Lions in 2016, showcasing their powerful finish.

Most Runs in Last 5 Overs In IPL by Team

Let’s take a look at the top 5 IPL teams who have scored the most runs in the last 5 overs or the death overs in the history of Indian Premier League (IPL).

Rank	Team	Runs in Last 5 Overs	Opponent	Year
1	Royal Challengers Bangalore	112	Gujarat Lions	2016
2	Mumbai Indians	96	Delhi Capitals	2024
3	Punjab Kings	96	Mumbai Indians	2023
4	Royal Challengers Bangalore	91	Kolkata Knight Riders	2019

1. Royal Challengers Bangalore – 112 Runs vs Gujarat Lions in 2016

In a memorable 2016 IPL match, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) set a record for the most runs in the last 5 overs in IPL. AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli smashed Gujarat’s bowling, scoring 112 runs in the final five overs.

De Villiers made 129 runs from just 52 balls, and Kohli scored 109 from 55. Together, they built a massive partnership of 229 runs, taking RCB’s total to 248. Gujarat struggled to keep up, making only 104 runs. RCB won by 144 runs, with De Villiers named Man of the Match for his incredible innings.

2. Mumbai Indians – 96 Runs vs Delhi Capitals, 2024

Mumbai Indians have always had some of the best power hitters in IPL history, like Kieron Pollard, Thisara Perera, Hardik Pandya, and now Tim David. These players are known for their incredible hitting at the end of the innings.

In their recent game against Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians put up a huge total of 234 runs, with 96 of those runs coming in the final five overs. Tim David shined with an explosive 45 off 21 balls, while Romario Shepherd smashed 32 runs against Anrich Nortje in the last over.

3. Punjab Kings – 96 Runs vs Mumbai Indians, 2023

Punjab Kings have gotten much better in the last few years. Their batters and bowlers have played well against strong teams. They also found great young players like Jitesh Sharma.

In 2023, their games against Mumbai Indians were very exciting. In one match, Sam Curran and Jitesh Sharma hit 96 runs in the last five overs, smashing eight sixes. It was one of the best performances of the season.

# 4. Royal Challengers Bangalore – 91 Runs vs KKR in 2019

In an exciting 2019 IPL match, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) faced off against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Despite some remarkable individual performances, RCB remains one of the IPL teams that has never won the tournament. In this game, Virat Kohli and Moeen Ali shone brightly, especially in the last 5 overs.

Kohli hit his fifth IPL century, scoring 100 runs from 58 balls without getting out. Moeen Ali supported with a quick 66 from just 28 balls. Together, they scored 91 runs in the last 5 overs, bringing RCB’s total to 213/4.

KKR fought hard but fell short by 10 runs, ending with 203/5 in their 20 overs. Kohli’s impressive century earned him the Man of the Match award.

# 5. Mumbai Indians – 89 Runs vs RCB in 2020

In a thrilling 2020 IPL match, Mumbai Indians (MI) played against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). MI lost some early wickets, but Ishan Kishan and Kieron Pollard made an amazing comeback. Kishan scored 99 runs from 58 balls, and Pollard smashed 60 runs from just 24 balls.

In the last 5 overs, they scored 89 runs, helping MI reach 201/3.

RCB also scored 201, with AB de Villiers hitting a quick 55 from 24 balls. The game ended in a tie and went to a super over, where MI stayed calm and won the match.

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# 6. Mumbai Indians – 89 Runs vs KXIP in 2020

In an exciting 2020 IPL match, Mumbai Indians (MI) faced Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) with some great batting performances. Rohit Sharma gave MI a strong start by scoring 70 runs from 45 balls, setting the stage for a big total.

As the match entered the final overs, Kieron Pollard and Hardik Pandya took charge. They batted brilliantly, scoring 89 runs together in no time. Pollard smashed 47 runs from just 20 balls, while Pandya added a quick 30 runs from only 11 balls.

Their powerful hitting helped MI reach a big total of 191/4. When it was KXIP’s turn to bat, they struggled to keep up and could only manage 143/8. In the end, MI won the match by 48 runs, thanks to their strong batting and teamwork.

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# 7. Royal Challengers Bangalore – 88 Runs vs RR in 2018

In a 2018 IPL match, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) players Chris Woakes and Washington Sundar gave a strong push in the last overs against Rajasthan Royals (RR). Woakes scored an impressive 68 from 36 balls, while Sundar quickly added 40 runs in just 14 balls.

Together, they scored 88 runs in the final 5 overs, making a tough target for RR.

Even with their hard work, RCB lost by 19 runs. RR chased the target in 19.3 overs, led by Jos Buttler, who scored 95 from 60 balls. RCB’s batting was good, especially on the slow pitch, but it wasn’t quite enough to win.