The Indian Premier League has transformed powerplay batting into a high-scoring spectacle. With fielding restrictions in place, teams now attack from ball one, pushing scoring rates to record levels.
The benchmark was redefined in 2024 when Sunrisers Hyderabad smashed the highest-ever powerplay score of 125/0 against Delhi Capitals in Delhi.
What was once a steady start has now become a phase of relentless aggression, with totals soaring past expectations and showcasing the most fearless batting displays in IPL history.
Top 10 Highest Powerplay Scores in IPL History
These matches highlight the most explosive powerplays in IPL history, where teams treated the first six overs as the decisive phase of the game.
| Rank | Powerplay Score | Team | Opposition | Venue | Edition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125/0 | SRH | DC | Delhi | 2024 |
| 2 | 116/0 | PBKS | DC | Delhi | 2026 |
| 3 | 107/0 | SRH | LSG | Lucknow | 2024 |
| 4 | 105/0 | KKR | RCB | Bengaluru | 2017 |
| 5 | 105/0 | SRH | PBKS | New Chandigarh | 2026 |
| 6 | 100/2 | CSK | PBKS | Mumbai | 2014 |
| 7 | 97/1 | RR | RCB | Guwahati | 2026 |
| 8 | 94/1 | SRH | RR | Hyderabad | 2025 |
| 9 | 93/0 | PBKS | SRH | New Chandigarh | 2026 |
| 10 | 93/1 | PBKS | KKR | Kolkata | 2024 |
Eight of the top 10 highest powerplay scores in IPL history have come in 2024 or later, a clear sign of how dramatically the batting landscape has shifted.
Detailed Breakdown of the Latest 5 Record Powerplay Scores in IPL
The following matches represent the most recent and most explosive powerplay performances in IPL history. Each one tells the story of a batting unit that treated the first six overs not as a warm-up, but as the match itself.
1. SRH vs DC – 125/0 (IPL 2024)
April 20, 2024 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
This is the highest powerplay score in IPL history. Asked to bat first by Delhi Capitals, SRH openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma came out swinging from the outset. Travis Head faced 26 of the 36 balls, smashing 84, while Abhishek Sharma amassed 40 off just 10 balls at an incredible strike rate of 400.
The first over was the least expensive, going for 19 runs, while the third and sixth overs were the most expensive with 22 runs each. Together they struck 11 sixes and 17 fours in the powerplay alone. SRH’s devastating opening partnership guided the team to a total of 266/7 and set up a 67-run win.
2. PBKS vs DC – 116/0 (IPL 2026)
April 25, 2026 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Punjab Kings stormed into the record books with the second highest powerplay total in IPL history. Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh were utterly dominant in the powerplay, posting 116 runs off just 36 balls at an astonishing run rate of over 19.
Prabhsimran delivered a sensational assault, smashing an unbeaten 71 off just 23 balls, going on the offensive from the outset and dismantling the bowling attack with fearless strokeplay. Delhi’s bowling had absolutely no answer on their own home ground.
3. SRH vs PBKS – 105/0 (IPL 2026)
April 11, 2026 | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium, Mullanpur
The famous duo struck again. SRH were asked to bat first at Mullanpur and what followed was absolute cinema, with Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma scoring 105 off the first 6 overs against the Punjab Kings bowlers.
Abhishek Sharma was brutal: 74 off 28 balls at a strike rate of 264, hitting five boundaries and eight sixes, seven of which came in the powerplay, the joint-most sixes in an IPL powerplay by any batter. Travis Head scored 38 off 23 balls in support. This made SRH the only team to post 100-plus in the powerplay three times in IPL history.
4. SRH vs RR – 94/1 (IPL 2025)
IPL 2025 Season Opener | Rajiv Gandhi Intl. Stadium, Hyderabad
SRH served notice on the rest of the field right from the very first match of the 2025 season. Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma continued their blistering form with a 94/1 powerplay against Rajasthan Royals, making it clear that their 2024 record was no fluke.
The powerplay run rate in IPL 2025 jumped by almost 30% compared to early 2024, and eight scores of 60-plus came in just the first 10 innings of the season. SRH’s dominant start set the tone for what became another explosive IPL campaign.
5. SRH vs LSG – 107/0 (IPL 2024)
May 8, 2024 | Rajiv Gandhi Intl. Stadium, Hyderabad
Chasing a target of 166 to win against Lucknow Super Giants, SRH openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma scored 107 in the first six overs, with Head scoring 58 and Abhishek making 46 inside the powerplay.
Head went on to score an unbeaten 89 off 30 balls while Sharma finished on 75 not out off 28 balls as SRH comfortably chased down the target with 10 wickets and 62 balls to spare. SRH also set the record for the fastest 150 in IPL history in this very match.
Why Arun Jaitley Stadium Produces the Highest Powerplay Scores in IPL
No venue in the IPL has been as consistently kind to batting sides in the powerplay as Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Three of the top four highest powerplay scores in IPL history have been set here, making it the undisputed capital of explosive starts.
The ground’s flat, hard surface, fast outfield, and dimensions that favour big hits make it the most batter-friendly powerplay venue in the tournament. At the other extreme, Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium remains the toughest powerplay venue, where the turning pitch assists spinners even in the early overs.
How the ‘Travishek’ Partnership Redefined the Highest Powerplay Scores in IPL
No opening partnership in IPL history has done more to push the boundaries of what a powerplay score can look like than Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma. Their combination of power, placement, and intent from ball one has made them the most feared duo in the first six overs of any match.
In their first four matches opening together in IPL 2024, they scored 312 runs at a strike rate of 253.7, remaining unseparated through the full powerplay twice. The duo combined for 11 sixes and 13 fours during the 125/0 record assault, and their partnership has been nicknamed ‘Travishek’ by fans and commentators. SRH alone accounts for three of the five all-time 100-plus powerplay scores in IPL history, every single one featuring this pair.
Key Powerplay Stats at a Glance
A quick reference to the most important milestones in the history of the highest powerplay scores in IPL.
| Stat | Detail |
|---|---|
| All-Time Record | SRH — 125/0 vs DC, April 20, 2024, Arun Jaitley Stadium |
| First-Ever 100+ Powerplay | CSK — 100/2 vs PBKS, IPL 2014 (Suresh Raina: 87 off 25 balls) |
| Highest Individual Score in IPL Powerplay | Suresh Raina — 87 off 25 balls (CSK, 2014) |
| Average Powerplay Run Rate in IPL 2026 | 10.47 (highest in IPL history) |
| Teams to Cross 100 in Powerplay | SRH (3 times), PBKS, KKR, CSK |
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Final Word: The Highest Score in Powerplay in IPL Keeps Rising!
The highest score in the powerplay in IPL has risen from conservative 50s in 2008 to the extraordinary 125 posted by Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2024. The Impact Player rule, introduced in 2023, added an extra dimension, teams could afford more aggressive openers knowing a specialist was available as a substitute later, changing team composition and powerplay intent significantly.
With flatter pitches, fearless stroke-makers, and an era that rewards attack over caution, the trend suggests powerplay records will continue to fall as batting techniques and strategies evolve. The powerplay is no longer just a phase, it is the game within a game, and the team that dominates it most often takes the match.
