The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium witnessed history tonight as the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) blazed to a record-shattering total in the Indian Premier League (IPL). SRH, batting first, posted a mammoth 277 runs on the board in their 20 overs, eclipsing the previous record held by the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) of 263 runs. Lucknow Super Giants follow closely behind, having managed 257 runs against Punjab Kings last season.
Batting first, the SRH batters showcased an aggressive brand of cricket. Heinrich Klaasen, Abhishek Sharma, and Travis Head led the charge, with all three scoring scintillating fifties. Klaasen's 80 in 34 balls, Sharma's 63 in 26 balls, and Head's 62 in 24 balls left the opposition bowlers breathless. Their exceptional strokeplay and power-hitting propelled the SRH score to dizzying heights.
Here is the list of highest scores in the IPL:
| Team | Score | Against | Year |
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| SRH | 277/3 | MI | 2024 | | RCB | 263/5 | PWI | 2013 | | LSG | 256/5 | PBKS | 2023 | | RCB | 248/3 | GL | 2016 | | CSK | 246/5 | RR | 2010 | | KKR | 245/6 | KXIP | 2018 | | CSK | 240/5 | KXIP | 2008 | | CSK | 235/4 | KKR | 2023 |
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Now, the Mumbai Indians have the daunting task of chasing down this mountain of runs. The crowd is electric, and the atmosphere is thick with anticipation as we witness a historic night unfold in Hyderabad.
