
The newest season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is around the corner. Therefore let us take a look at the IPL records from the previous seasons of the lucrative tournament.
In this article, we will take a look at the highest scoring records by various franchises in the IPL from 2008 to 2021.
IPL Records: Highest Totals
Score | Team | Opposition | Venue | Date |
263/5 | RCB | PWI | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium | 23 April 2013 |
248/3 | RCB | GL | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium | 14 May 2016 |
246/5 | CSK | RR | M.A Chidambaram Stadium | 3 April 2010 |
245/6 | KKR | PBKS | Holkar Stadium | 12 May 2018 |
240/5 | CSK | PBKS | Punjab Cricket Association Stadium | 19 April 2008 |
Also Read >> IPL Records – Team scoring records (lowest totals)
Royal Challengers Bangalore

The Royal Challengers Bangalore lies top on the lists of both highest as well as the lowest totals in the history of IPL records. RCB scored their highest total of 263 runs against Pune Warriors India in 2013. Chris Gayle was on a high that day when he struck 175 runs from 66 balls.
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Royal Challengers Bangalore lies second on the list below themselves in the IPL records of highest totals. They scored their second-highest total against Gujarat Lions in 2016. They scored 246 runs against GL.
Chennai Super Kings

The Chennai Super Kings lies just below Royal Challengers Bangalore with a difference of just two runs as they scored 246 in the match against Rajasthan Royals. The match took place in the home ground of Chennai Super Kings, at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
Kolkata Knight Riders

Kolkata Knight Riders lie in the 4th position of the IPL records of highest totals with a total of 245 runs. They scored the career highest total of 245 runs against Punjab Kings at Holkar Stadium, Indore.
Chennai Super Kings
Chennai Super Kings appears in the IPL records of highest totals once again with a total of 240 runs against Punjab Kings at Punjab’s home. The match took place in the year 2008.