Sunrisers Hyderabad hold the all-time highest IPL powerplay score of 125/0, set against Delhi Capitals on April 20, 2024. This record-breaking assault by Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma redefined what’s possible in the first six overs of a T20 match.
The IPL powerplay has evolved dramatically since 2008. Early seasons saw conservative 50-run averages. Modern seasons regularly breach 80.
The highest powerplay scores have come since 2024, showing how batting strategies have shifted.
Teams now treat the powerplay as a scoring window rather than a survival phase.
Highest Team Powerplay Scores in IPL History
Only four teams have breached the 100-run barrier inside the powerplay. SRH accounts for two of these instances.
| Rank | Score | Team | Opposition | Year | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125/0 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Delhi Capitals | 2024 | Delhi |
| 2 | 107/0 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Lucknow Super Giants | 2024 | Hyderabad |
| 3 | 105/0 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 2017 | Bengaluru |
| 4 | 100/2 | Chennai Super Kings | Punjab Kings | 2014 | Mumbai |
| 5 | 94/1 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Rajasthan Royals | 2025 | Hyderabad |
| 6 | 92/0 | Delhi Capitals | Mumbai Indians | 2024 | Delhi |
| 7 | 90/1 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Lucknow Super Giants | 2025 | Kolkata |
| 8 | 89/1 | Punjab Kings | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2025 | Hyderabad |
Breaking Down the 125/0 Record
Travis Head faced 26 of the 36 balls and smashed 84 runs. That’s a team score in most T20 matches.
Abhishek Sharma struck at 400 at the other end. Ten balls, 40 runs, five sixes, and two fours.
The first over was the ‘least expensive’ and still went for 19 runs. The third and sixth overs each leaked 22 runs.
By the end of the powerplay, Head had struck 11 fours and 6 sixes. Abhishek hit 2 fours and 5 sixes.
This 125-run blitz also eclipsed the previous T20 cricket world record of 106/0 by Nottinghamshire against Durham in 2017.
Individual Powerplay Batting Records
Highest Individual Score in IPL Powerplay
Suresh Raina holds the record for the highest individual score in an IPL powerplay with 87 runs off just 25 balls.
He achieved this against the Punjab Kings during the 2014 playoffs while chasing 227. Raina hit 12 fours and 6 sixes in the powerplay alone.
Despite his heroics, CSK fell 24 runs short. But Raina’s knock remains the gold standard for individual powerplay dominance.
| Rank | Runs | Player | Opposition | Year | Balls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 87 | Suresh Raina (CSK) | Punjab Kings | 2014 | 25 |
| 2 | 84 | Travis Head (SRH) | Delhi Capitals | 2024 | 26 |
| 3 | 78 | Jake Fraser-McGurk (DC) | Mumbai Indians | 2024 | 24 |
| 4 | 58 | Travis Head (SRH) | Lucknow Super Giants | 2024 | 18 |
| 5 | 55 | Sunil Narine (KKR) | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 2017 | 15 |
Fastest Fifty in IPL History
Yashasvi Jaiswal holds the record for the fastest fifty in IPL history with a 13-ball half-century.
He achieved this against the Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2023 at Eden Gardens. Jaiswal hit 26 runs off the first over, bowled by Nitish Rana.
The young opener remained unbeaten on 98 off 47 balls. Rajasthan Royals chased down 150 in just 13.1 overs.
| Rank | Balls | Player | Opposition | Year | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR) | Kolkata Knight Riders | 2023 | 98* |
| 2 | 14 | KL Rahul (PBKS) | Delhi Daredevils | 2018 | 51 |
| 2 | 14 | Pat Cummins (KKR) | Mumbai Indians | 2022 | 56* |
| 4 | 15 | Jake Fraser-McGurk (DC) | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2024 | 65 |
| 4 | 15 | Sunil Narine (KKR) | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 2017 | 54 |
IPL Powerplay Bowling Records
Swing bowlers traditionally dominate the powerplay. The new ball movement and field restrictions test even the best batters.
Most Wickets in IPL Powerplay (All-Time)
Bhuvneshwar Kumar leads the all-time list with 61 wickets in the powerplay.
His ability to swing the ball both ways makes him lethal with the new ball. He maintains an economy of 6.08 in the powerplay.
Bhuvneshwar is the only bowler to be the highest wicket-taker in two consecutive IPL seasons (2016 and 2017).
| Rank | Wickets | Bowler | Matches | Economy | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 61 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 160 | 6.08 | 5/19 |
| 2 | 55 | Sandeep Sharma | 116 | 6.94 | 4/20 |
| 3 | 53 | Deepak Chahar | 73 | 7.80 | 4/13 |
Lowest Powerplay Scores in IPL History
Not every powerplay goes the batter’s way. Swing-friendly conditions and disciplined bowling have led to some shocking collapses.
| Rank | Score | Team | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 2 | 14 | Rajasthan Royals | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| 3 | 16 | Chennai Super Kings | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| 4 | 16 | Chennai Super Kings | Delhi Daredevils |
Interestingly, SRH now holds both the highest (125/0) and one of the lowest (14) powerplay scores in IPL history.
Evolution of IPL Powerplay Batting (2008-2025)
The benchmark for a ‘good’ powerplay has shifted dramatically. What was once 50 runs is now considered 70-75 runs.
Powerplay Run Rate Comparison
IPL 2024 set new benchmarks with an average run rate of 10.37, exceeding 10 for the first time in tournament history.
The powerplay run rate in IPL 2025 jumped by almost 30% compared to early 2024. Eight scores of 60+ came in just the first 10 innings of 2025.
In IPL 2025, nine out of ten teams maintained a run rate of 9+ in the powerplay. Only the Chennai Super Kings lagged behind.
Season-Wise Highest Powerplay Scores
The jump from 60-run powerplays in the early seasons to 125 in 2024 reflects a transformation in batting mindset.
Teams in the 2008-2015 era rarely crossed 70 in the powerplay. Post-2020, scores above 80 became increasingly common.
The Impact Player rule, introduced in 2023, added another dimension. Teams could afford more aggressive openers knowing a specialist was available.
Best Venues for Powerplay Scoring
Not all pitches are created equal. Some grounds consistently produce high-scoring powerplays due to flat pitches and short boundaries.
| Venue | Average PP Score (2024) | Characteristic |
|---|---|---|
| Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 75.8 | Short boundaries |
| Rajiv Gandhi Int’l, Hyderabad | 65.5 | Flat pitch, true bounce |
| Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 65 | Batting friendly |
| M. Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru | 63 | High altitude, short boundaries |
| MA Chidambaram, Chennai | 50 | Spin-friendly, slower surface |
Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium recorded the highest average powerplay score in IPL 2024. Not surprising, given that’s where SRH’s 125/0 record was set.
Chennai’s Chepauk remains the toughest venue for powerplay batting. The turning track favors spinners even in the first six overs.
Fastest Team 50 in IPL Powerplay
Sunrisers Hyderabad reached 50 in just 2.4 overs (16 balls) against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2024.
The previous benchmark was held by Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who reached 50 in 15 balls during the 2016 season.
In 2023, Yashasvi Jaiswal single-handedly propelled Rajasthan Royals to 50 in roughly the same timeframe with his 13-ball individual fifty.
The ‘Travishek’ Phenomenon
The Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma opening partnership has redefined aggressive powerplay batting.
In their first four matches opening together in IPL 2024, they scored 312 runs at a strike rate of 253.7.
Twice, they remained unseparated in the first six overs. The duo combined for 11 sixes and 13 fours during the 125/0 record assault.
Their partnership has been nicknamed ‘Travishek’ by fans and commentators. They continued their form in IPL 2025 with a 94/1 powerplay against the Rajasthan Royals in the season opener.
Abhishek Sharma also set a new record for the highest score by an Indian in IPL history (141) against the Punjab Kings in IPL 2025.
IPL 2025 Powerplay Statistics
The 2025 season continued the aggressive trend set by 2024.
The highest powerplay score in IPL 2025 was 94/1 by Sunrisers Hyderabad against Rajasthan Royals at Hyderabad.
Mumbai Indians scored the most total runs in the powerplay during the season, followed by Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their maiden IPL title in 2025, defeating Punjab Kings in the final at Ahmedabad.
Key Takeaways from IPL Powerplay Records
Modern IPL powerplay batting has evolved from survival to all-out attack.
SRH’s aggressive approach with Head and Abhishek proved that attacking from ball one can yield massive rewards.
Swing bowlers like Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Deepak Chahar remain crucial for taking early wickets.
Venue selection plays a significant role. Delhi and Hyderabad favor batters, while Chennai supports bowlers.
The trend suggests powerplay records will continue to fall as batting techniques and strategies evolve.
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IPL powerplay records tell the story of T20 cricket’s evolution. From cautious starts in 2008 to record-breaking 125-run assaults in 2024, the first six overs have become a battleground for dominance.
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma have set benchmarks that will be tough to beat. Their fearless approach represents the modern T20 mindset.
As batting techniques evolve and boundaries get smaller, expect more powerplay records to tumble in upcoming IPL seasons.
