Most Runs In Powerplay In IPL | IPL Most Runs In Powerplay

Introduction

While field restrictions that were akin to powerplay became mandatory since 1980 in ODI matches, the term was given an official status in 2005 by ICC. When it comes to T20 matches, the duration lasts for the initial 6 overs of any given innings.

Instances When Most Runs In Powerplay In IPL Were Scored

Team	Score	Match	Year
MI	82/1	MI Vs KXIP	2017
RCB	83/4	RCB Vs SRH	2015
DC	84/1	DC Vs DD	2009
MI	84/0	MI Vs DC	2018
KXIP	86/1	KXIP Vs SRH	2014
KTK	87/2	KTK Vs RR	2011
CSK	90/0	CSK Vs MI	2015
CSK	100/2	CSK Vs KXIP	2014
KKR	105/0	KKR Vs RCB	2017

Note: DC (Deccan Chargers) and KTK (Kochi Tuskers Kerala) are defunct franchises while DD (Delhi Daredevils) and KXIP (Kings XI Punjab) have changed their names to Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings respectively.

Now, let’s take a look at the run rate of these scored to get an idea about how well they batted. It should be noted that powerplay in IPL lasts for 6 overs.

Run Rate of Teams When They Scored Most Runs In IPL

Team	Score	Run Rate
MI	82/1	13.66
RCB	83/4	13.83
DC	84/1	14.00
MI	84/0	14.00
KXIP	86/1	14.33
KTK	87/2	14.50
CSK	90/0	15.00
CSK	100/2	16.67
KKR	105/0	17.50

As you can notice, most of them have their run rates in the range of about 14 or so with exception of the top three. The next natural question which one might have is that whether the team which scored so heavily won in the respective matches or not.

Result of Matches

Team	Match	Result
MI	MI Vs KXIP	Won
RCB	RCB Vs SRH	Won
DC	DC Vs DD	Won
MI	MI Vs DC	Lost
KXIP	KXIP Vs SRH	Won
KTK	KTK Vs RR	Won
CSK	CSK Vs MI	Won
CSK	CSK Vs KXIP	Lost
KKR	KKR Vs RCB	Won

As expected, most of these matches were won by the teams that we mentioned in our list. Hence, getting that strong start in powerplay makes a foundation above which you can build your victory.

Fun Fact

The highest score of 105 notches was made against RCB.

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