New Delhi, April 18 – As the Indian Premier League (IPL) celebrates its 18th anniversary, fans are reminiscing about the explosive moments that define this cricketing carnival. Since Brendon McCullum’s legendary 158* in the 2008 season opener, the league has only grown in stature, showcasing breathtaking batting and unforgettable high-scoring thrillers.
Here’s a look at some of the highest aggregate matches in IPL history that truly define the league’s power-packed entertainment:
🔥 RCB vs SRH – 549 Runs (IPL 2024)
Sunrisers Hyderabad (287/3) recorded the highest-ever IPL team total with blistering knocks from Travis Head (102 off 41) and Heinrich Klaasen (67 off 31).
Royal Challengers Bengaluru fought valiantly in reply with Dinesh Karthik (83 off 35) and Faf du Plessis (62 off 28) but fell short, finishing at 262/7, losing by 25 runs.
🔥 SRH vs RR – 528 Runs (IPL 2025)
Batting first, SRH rode on Ishan Kishan’s 106 off 47* to post 286/6.
Rajasthan Royals, despite a shaky start, bounced back with partnerships involving Sanju Samson (66) and Dhruv Jurel (70). However, they ended at 242/6, trailing by 44 runs.
🔥 SRH vs MI – 523 Runs (IPL 2024)
Sunrisers piled up 277/3, thanks to Head (62), Abhishek Sharma (63), and *Klaasen (80)**.
Mumbai Indians responded with Tilak Varma’s 64 and Naman Dhir’s 30, but their chase fizzled out at 246/5, falling 31 runs short.
🔥 KKR vs PBKS – 523 Runs (IPL 2024)
KKR posted 261/6, propelled by Sunil Narine (71) and Philip Salt (75).
Punjab Kings chased it down with style, thanks to Bairstow’s 108, Prabhsimran Singh (54), and *Shashank Singh (68)**, sealing victory with eight balls to spare—one of the greatest chases in T20 history.
🔥 DC vs MI – 504 Runs (IPL 2024)
Delhi Capitals lit up the scoreboard with 257/4, led by Jake Fraser-McGurk (84 off 27) and power-hitting from the middle order.
Mumbai Indians, powered by Tilak Varma (63) and Hardik Pandya (46), made a strong attempt but finished at 247/9, falling short by just 10 runs.
Over the years, the IPL has evolved into a platform for stunning batting feats, providing countless unforgettable moments. As the tournament celebrates its 18th year, these encounters stand as proof of why it remains the most electrifying cricket league in the world.
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