Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is the franchise that is usually renowned for the name of the legend MS Dhoni. He has led the way for CSK for a long while in the IPL.
The team has had many champion players in the past, and this side of vintage Dhoni is the most notorious for its batting. The intact batsmen like Shane Watson, Suresh Raina, Faf Du Plessis, and Dwayne Smith pushed the team to its best in their era. (Here are the top ten batters for CSK in terms of runs scored.)
Even now, CSK’s batters have displayed their super showdown of batting on many occasions, which astonishes their buffs several times.
But here are the top 10 occasions that registered CSK’s highest team totals in the history of the Indian Premier League.
Highest Team Totals for CSK in IPL
| Score | Inns | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 246/5 (20.0) | 1 | RR | Chennai | 3 Apr 2010 |
| 240/5 (20.0) | 1 | PBKS | Mohali | 19 Apr 2008 |
| 235/4 (20.0) | 1 | KKR | Eden Gardens | 23 Apr 2023 |
| 226/6 (20.0) | 1 | RCB | Bengaluru | 17 Apr 2023 |
| 223/3 (20.0) | 1 | SRH | Hyderabad | 8 May 2013 |
| 223/3 (20.0) | 1 | DC | Delhi | 20 May 2023 |
| 222/5 (20.0) | 1 | DC | Chennai | 25 May 2012 |
| 220/3 (20.0) | 1 | KKR | Wankhede | 21 Apr 2021 |
| 218/4 (20.0) | 1 | MI | Delhi | 1 May 2021 |
| 217/7 (20.0) | 1 | LSG | Chennai | 3 Apr 2023 |
Key Insights
CSK’s 246 for 5 is their highest team total in IPL history. They reached the score against Rajasthan Royals in a 2010 game.
CSK were only the second team to breach the 200-run barrier in the IPL. They posted 240 runs against Kings XI Punjab in the IPL’s second match in 2008. This is still their second-highest total in the league.
In 2024, the Super Kings became the first team to score 200-plus totals in 30 or more matches in the IPL. They currently lead the chart of teams with the most 200-plus totals in the league.
CSK have also won the most matches whenever they put up 200 or more runs on the board.
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