List of Teams with Most 200+ Scores in IPL
Have you ever wondered which IPL franchises have smashed the most massive, sky-high 200+ totals? We count down the top run-machines in Indian Premier League history, analyzing the best batters and biggest six-hitting squads to ever blaze the scoreboard past 200.
Over the years, several teams have regularly managed to cross the magical 200-run mark in their IPL innings. We take a look at the top 5 teams with the highest number of 200+ scores in the IPL history.
Which IPL Teams Have Most 200+ Scores
Over the years, Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings, and Kolkata Knight Riders have been the best at regularly breaching the 200-run barrier. Between them, these 5 franchises account for almost 60% of all 200 plus scores notched up in the lucrative league.
5. Punjab Kings – 21 Times
Punjab Kings (PBKS) have crossed the 200-run mark 21 times in IPL history, thanks to their powerful batting lineup. With former captain KL Rahul leading the charge in previous seasons, this record has steadily grown. In the 2024 season, the addition of power hitters like Liam Livingstone and Jonny Bairstow has bolstered PBKS’s batting strength.
4. Mumbai Indians – 25 Times
Mumbai Indians (MI) have scored 200+ runs 25 times in IPL history, placing them fourth. Despite not always relying on huge totals, MI’s balanced team allows them to adapt and chase challenging targets effectively. This balance and adaptability have helped them make deep runs in the tournament, showcasing their consistent performance over the years.
3. Kolkata Knight Riders – 25 Times
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have set an impressive record by scoring 200-plus runs 25 times in IPL history, making them one of the most formidable teams in the league. Their journey began with a bang when Brendon McCullum scored a stunning 175 runs off 66 balls against RCB in the inaugural match. Recently, in the 2024 season, KKR managed to score over 200 runs six times, showcasing their consistent high-scoring performances.
2. Royal Challengers Bangalore – 28 Times
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) continues to be one of the most explosive batting units in the Indian Premier League (IPL). With cricket legends like Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers having played for the team, RCB has consistently delivered high-scoring performances. As of the 2024 season, RCB has achieved 29 scores of 200+ runs, placing them second only to Chennai Super Kings (CSK), which has 32 such scores.
In the 2016 season, RCB set a remarkable record by scoring 200+ runs in five consecutive innings, a feat no other team has matched.
1. Chennai Super Kings – 32 Times
Even though they did not feature for two seasons due to a ban, Chennai Super Kings top this list with 32 times scores above 200 runs. With the likes of captain cool MS Dhoni, batting superstar Suresh Raina, mighty Shane Watson, and classy Faf du Plessis in their ranks over the years, CSK has amassed the highest number of 200 plus scores in IPL history.
In the 2022 IPL season, they scored over 200 runs 4 times in 14 matches. As long as MS Dhoni is at the helm, expect CSK to keep blasting their way into the record books and breach 200 runs many more times in the coming years. After all, no one knows the art of finishing better than ‘Thala’ Dhoni!
Conclusion
The ability to consistently score 200 runs or more has been the defining feature of the best IPL teams over the years. As the famous saying goes – “Offense is the best defense!” By amassing such huge scores, teams seize the initiative rather than having to chase stiff targets set by the opposition.
The top 5 teams in this list have shown they have the batting prowess to take games away from rivals in a matter of overs. Expect to see more fireworks in the 2023 Indian Premier League, as these cricketing heavyweights vie for supremacy and look to blast their way into the history books. Who will come out on top next season and possess the highest number of 200 runs in an inning? We will have to wait and see!
Which team has scored 200 runs the maximum times in IPL?
The Chennai Super Kings have scored over 200 runs a remarkable 28 times – more than any other team.
Has any team scored over 250 runs in IPL so far?
No, the highest score in IPL history is Royal Challengers Bangalore’s score of 49 in 2022. Chennai Super Kings came close with 248 runs.
Who hit the fastest century in IPL?
West Indian batting legend Chris Gayle hit the fastest-ever IPL century, notching up 100 runs in just 30 balls while playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore.
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