Top 10: Highest Team Scores in First 10 Overs in an IPL Innings
Gone are the days when teams would settle for scores of 160-170 runs after 20 overs in T20 matches. Now, batters come out swinging from the very first ball, leading to big scores early in the game.
Teams are now piling up runs quickly, often racking up impressive totals by the halfway point of their innings. In the IPL, we’ve seen some incredible scores in the first 10 overs.
In this article, we’ll explore the top 10 highest scores made in the first 10 overs of an IPL innings, showcasing how teams have set the stage for massive totals with explosive starts.
Highest Team Scores in First 10 Overs in an IPL Innings
| Team | Runs in First 10 Overs | Inn | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 167 | 2 | Lucknow Super Giants | Hyderabad | 8 May 2024 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 158 | 1 | Delhi Capitals | Delhi | 20 Apr 2024 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 148 | 1 | Mumbai Indians | Hyderabad | 27 Mar 2024 |
| Mumbai Indians | 141 | 2 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Hyderabad | 27 Mar 2024 |
| Delhi Capitals | 138 | 2 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Delhi | 20 Apr 2024 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 137 | 1 | Punjab Kings | Eden Gardens | 26 Apr 2024 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 135 | 1 | Delhi Capitals | Visakhapatnam | 3 Apr 2024 |
| Punjab Kings | 132 | 2 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Eden Gardens | 26 Apr 2024 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 131 | 2 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Hyderabad | 14 May 2014 |
| Mumbai Indians | 131 | 1 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Abu Dhabi | 8 Oct 2021 |
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Key Insights
Record-Breaking 167 Runs: Sunrisers Hyderabad scored 167 runs in the first 10 overs, setting a new record for the highest score in IPL and T20 history. On May 8, 2024, their openers smashed the target of 166 set by Lucknow Super Giants in just 9.4 overs.
First to Cross 140 Runs: SRH was the first team to score over 140 runs in the first 10 overs. They set a new record with 148 runs against Mumbai Indians, surpassing the previous record of 131 held by Kings XI Punjab for 10 seasons.
130+ Runs in 3 Matches: There are 3 instances where teams scored 130+ runs in the first 10 overs of an IPL match. SRH is part of 2 of these matches.
Highest Powerplay Score: Out of the 158 runs scored by SRH against Delhi Capitals, 125 were made during the powerplay overs, making it the highest powerplay score in IPL history.
