Blitzkrieg Beginnings: IPL's Most Explosive Powerplay Showdowns
Explosive batters usually come out in a high-octane in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The first few overs of the game are crucial in a T20 game as these overs set the tone of the entire game, and every IPL team aims to smash some blistering knocks in the powerplay overs.
Some of the most thrilling and breathtaking scores are recorded by batsmen who unleash their arsenal during the powerplay. The entire innings can be built on the early overs, with history serving as a reminder that teams have often made their mark by creating significant total scores fielded with restrictions and letting their batsmen open up.
Indeed, the IPL has been home to some of the most phenomenal displays in T20 cricket, with the much-anticipated turning point within every match occurring during the powerplay overs. Here in the article, we are going to tell you about the Highest Powerplay Scores in IPL History that display the immense prowess of IPL teams.
Exploring the Highest Powerplay Scores in IPL History
Every IPL team hopes to make big scores as this eases the rest of the team. Take a look at the top scores in the powerplay that have been smashed by IPL teams.
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Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): 125/0 vs Delhi Capitals (DC), 2024
The 2024 season was one of the best seasons for Sunrisers Hyderabad and the SRH openers smashed records in every match. In another completely stupendous showing of aggressive batting, SRH openers launched a barrage against the DC bowling attack and accumulated an unbelievable 125 runs in the first six overs of the innings.
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Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): 107/0 vs Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), 2024
In another match in the 2024 season, SRH went on to show some more magic by scoring once again with the same opening pair, Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, making another 107 runs in the powerplay. The pair of Sharma and Head blasted the bowlers of every team in the powerplay.
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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): 105/0 vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), 2017
In this memorable performance, Chris Lynn and Sunil Narine brought the house down, unleashing a shower of boundaries and taking the KKR into a gigantic total in the powerplay. Their terrifying knock allowed KKR to win the match with numerous overs remaining.
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Chennai Super Kings (CSK): 100/2 vs Punjab Kings (PBKS), 2014
This power play was dominated by the scorching innings from Suresh Raina as he powered the side into a century in the first six overs alone. Chennai Super Kings is known to have brilliant batters on their side and this was a testament to CSK’s excellence.
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Punjab Kings (PBKS): 93/1 vs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), 2024
As we have mentioned, the 2024 season was known for explosive batting performances and the PBKS added their name to the list by smashing 93 in just three overs. The blistering knock by Prabhsimran Singh led to Punjab adding themselves to this coveted list of Highest Powerplay Scores in IPL.
You can also refer to the website Sportzbuzz to learn about more IPL records as the new season is just around the corner.
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