The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) team created history by posting a mammoth 277/3 against the Mumbai Indians (MI) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match in Hyderabad. This score surpassed the previous highest total in the IPL of 263 runs, set by the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) against Pune Warriors India in 2013.
Klaasen, Sharma, and Head Star for SRH
The SRH onslaught was spearheaded by an unbeaten 80 from Heinrich Klaasen, complemented by blistering fifties from Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head. Their relentless assault ensured that the five-time champion MI had no respite throughout the innings.
Top Highest Scores in IPL History
- SRH 277/3 vs MI in 2024*
- RCB 263/5 vs PWI in 2013
- LSG 256/5 vs PBKS in 2023
- RCB 248/3 vs GL in 2016
- CSK 246/5 vs RR in 2010
- MI 246/5 vs SRH in 2024*
- KKR 245/6 vs KXIP in 2018
- CSK 240/5 vs KXIP in 2008
- CSK 235/4 vs KKR in 2023
A New Benchmark in IPL Batting Prowess
With their extraordinary batting display, SRH has set a new benchmark for batting prowess in the IPL. The record-breaking total of 277/3 showcases the depth and power-hitting capabilities of SRH’s batting lineup, which proved too much for even the formidable MI bowling attack.
As the IPL 2024 season continues, teams will undoubtedly strive to match or surpass SRH’s remarkable feat, setting the stage for even more enthralling batting performances in the future.