The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been a hotspot for high-scoring games, with batters going berserk from the word go. However, posting a mammoth total doesn’t guarantee a straightforward win.
On some occasions, teams have failed while defending their totals, whereas others fell short while chasing. This might be crushing for them, as their rollicking efforts went in vain.
This article will look at the top 10 highest team totals in losing causes in IPL history.
Highest Team Totals in Losing Cause in IPL
| Team | Team Total | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 262/7 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Bengaluru | 15 Apr 2024 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 261/6 | Punjab Kings | Eden Gardens | 26 Apr 2024 |
| Mumbai Indians | 247/9 | Delhi Capitals | Delhi | 27 Apr 2024 |
| Mumbai Indians | 223/5 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Hyderabad | 27 Mar 2024 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 223/5 | Chennai Super Kings | Chennai | 3 Apr 2010 |
| Mumbai Indians | 223/6 | Kings XI Punjab | Wankhede | 11 May 2017 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 223/2 | Rajasthan Royals | Sharjah | 27 Sep 2020 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 223/6 | Rajasthan Royals | Eden Gardens | 16 Apr 2024 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 221 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Eden Gardens | 21 Apr 2024 |
| Gujarat Titans | 220/8 | Delhi Capitals | Delhi | 24 Apr 2024 |
Key Insights
262 by the Royal Challengers Bengaluru is the highest team total in a losing cause in the IPL. This daunting effort came while chasing Sunrisers Hyderabad’s total of 287 runs — the highest-ever team score in the league.
261 by the Kolkata Knight Riders is the highest losing total while batting first. KKR posted 261 on the board, however, the Punjab Kings chased down the target (262) with 8 balls to spare, making it the highest successful run chase in the IPL.
KKR became the first team to lose 10 IPL matches despite scoring 200 or more runs in those games.
Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) were the first team to score a 200+ total in a losing cause. They were chasing the target of 241 runs set by the Chennai Super Kings’ but fell short by 33 runs.
There are over 55 instances of teams losing matches even after scoring 200 or more runs in an innings.
