The run-fest in IPL 2025 continues to hit new highs, and Friday’s clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) only added more fuel to the fire. At Lucknow’s Ekana Cricket Stadium, SRH piled on a mammoth 231 runs, making it yet another 200-plus total in a season that’s already smashing batting records.
With SRH’s latest onslaught, the 18th edition of the IPL has officially set a new benchmark for the most 200+ team totals in a single season — a staggering 42 times and counting. This breaks the previous record of 41 set just last year, in 2024. The trend signals not just power-packed batting but a shift in the very nature of T20 cricket—where 200 is the new normal.
Who’s Leading the 200-Run Club?
While multiple teams have flexed their firepower this season, Gujarat Titans (GT) lead the charge with seven 200+ scores, followed by Punjab Kings (PBKS) with six. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) trail closely with five each, while Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Mumbai Indians (MI) have hit the mark four times. RCB, despite Friday’s loss, have notched up three such totals.
SRH Dominates as RCB Slips
In Friday’s high-octane encounter, Sunrisers Hyderabad outclassed RCB by 42 runs, defending their colossal total with confidence. Chasing 232, RCB put up a fight but crumbled for 189 all out. Though Bengaluru had already sealed a playoff spot, this defeat bumped them down to third place in the standings. Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans comfortably hold the top spot with 18 points, continuing their dominant campaign.
As the IPL 2025 season rolls into its final phase, one thing is clear: batting firepower has redefined the game, and fans can expect even more six-fests and scoreboard carnage before the playoffs begin.
