From the fearless batting of Abhishek Sharma to Suresh Raina, these players have helped their teams to record the highest powerplay scores. The first six overs of the IPL have become the record-breaking feats. Here are the top 5 highest powerplay scores in the history of the league.
The Powerplay Dominators
The list is dominated by Sunrisers Hyderabad, whose aggressive approach has seen them record the 100-run mark in the powerplay three times. They are followed by KKR and CSK, whose openers dismantled the bowling attacks in the first six overs of the game.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (125/0 vs DC, 2024)
Sunrisers Hyderabad stand at the top with 125 runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma broke the record for the highest powerplay score in T20 history. Their aggressive hitting left the Delhi Capitals stunned in their own backyard in the IPL 2024.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (107/0 vs LSG, 2024)
SRH features again at the second spot, having destroyed the Lucknow Super Giants’ bowling unit at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium. Chasing a target of 166, the opening duo of Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma reached to 107 in just 36 balls.
Kolkata Knight Riders (105/0 vs RCB, 2017)
The iconic pair of Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunil Narine and Chris Lynn set 105 runs without losing a wicket in Bengaluru. Narine’s 15-ball half-century remains one of the most impactful powerplay knocks in the franchise’s history.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (105/0 vs PBKS, 2026)
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s dominance continues into the current 2026 season, where they matched the 105-run mark against Punjab Kings in Mullanpur. Abhishek Sharma lead with a 15-ball fifty that made him the most consistent powerplay scorer for the franchise.
Chennai Super Kings (100/2 vs PBKS, 2014)
Chennai Super Kings recorded a century at the Wankhede Stadium, which is the fifth-highest powerplay score. Losing early wickets, the veteran Suresh Raina played a solo masterpiece, scoring 87 in 25 balls, helping CSK to reach the 100 mark.
Rajasthan Royals (97/1 vs RCB, 2026)
The list also highlights the young 15-year old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who helped Rajasthan Royals to 97 runs in Guwahati. Stepping up against RCB, the young domestic star smashed a 15-ball fifty, recording a historic powerplay total in the 2026 season.