Top 5 highest powerplay scores for SRH in IPL: In the 8th match of IPL 2024, Sunrisers Hyderabad took on Mumbai Indians. They produced one of the most classical matches in the Indian Premier League’s history. SRH went on to score 277 runs for the loss of three wickets in 20 overs. It is the highest total in IPL’s history. A lot of records were broken and made in this match. SRH went on to post one of the highest powerplay scores in IPL.
We are looking at the top five highest powerplay scores for SRH in IPL’s history in this article.
Top 5 highest powerplay scores for SRH in IPL
5. 76/0 vs Chennai Super Kings, Hyderabad, 2015
On May 2, 2025, SRH managed to breach the 70-run mark for the first time in Powerplay. They faced Chennai Super Kings in that match, and they elected to bowl. David Warner and Shikhar Dhawan provided a solid start to the team and had a partnership of 86 runs for the first wicket. SRH scored 76 runs in the Powerplay.
4. 77/0 vs Delhi Capitals, Dubai, 2020
On October 27, 2020, SRH faced Delhi Capitals in the 47th match of the season. DC won the toss and elected to bowl. SRH scored 77 runs in the Powerplay, one of the top five highest powerplay scores for SRH. SRH went on to score 219 runs for the loss of two wickets. DC were bundled out for 131 runs and lost the match by 88 runs.
3. 77/0 vs Punjab Kings, Hyderabad, 2019
SRH posted 77 runs again in the Powerplay on April 29, 2019, against Punjab Kings. PBKS elected to bowl after winning the toss in this game. SRH posted a total of 212 runs for the loss of six wickets in 20 overs. David Warner had made 81 runs off 56 deliveries and won the Player of the Match award.
2. 79/0 vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Hyderabad, 2017
One of the highest powerplay scores for SRH came against Kolkata Knight Riders on April 30, 2017, in Hyderabad. KKR won the toss and elected to field in that game. SRH went on to post a total of 209 runs for the loss of three wickets. In the Powerplay, SRH made 79 runs. Warner was adjudged the Player of the Match award in this game as he scored 126 runs off 59 deliveries.
1. 81/1 vs Mumbai Indians, Hyderabad, 2024
SRH breached the 80-run mark in the Powerplay for the first time on March 27, 2024, against Mumbai Indians. They scored 81 runs for the loss of one wicket in the Powerplay. SRH posted a total of 277 runs for the loss of three wickets. Abhishek Sharma made the fastest half-century for SRH in IPL and won the Player of the Match award.
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