Third-Highest Total in IPL History: SRH's Statement Win

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have firmly established themselves as the gold standard for batting dominance in the IPL, especially over the 2024 and 2025 seasons. Here's a summary of their record-breaking rampage in T20 history. 📈 Trends & Highlights Consistent Firepower: SRH broke the 275+ mark four times in two seasons. Heinrich Klaasen is the common factor in three of the four innings — a brutal finisher with multiple 80+ and 100+ scores. Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma often provided explosive starts. Newcomer Ishan Kishan made an immediate impact with a century on debut for SRH in 2025. The 287 vs RCB and 277 vs MI innings both shattered the long-standing 263/5 record from 2013. SRH’s batting in these seasons wasn’t just dominant — it was historically transformative, setting a new benchmark for T20 aggression. If any team looks likely to breach the mythical 300-run mark, it's them. 🔍 Notable Takeaways SRH holds the top 5 highest scores in IPL history — a stunning show of consistency and firepower. KKR’s 262/4 becomes the highest ever total by a team not named SRH, slotting in at No. 6. Sunil Narine's resurgence as an opener adds a new weapon to KKR's arsenal. The 125/0 Powerplay by SRH vs DC remains the highest-ever in T20 history — redefining what’s possible in the first six overs. With these numbers, IPL 2025 is shaping up to be the most explosive season ever, and SRH’s dominance has clearly lit a fire under other teams. If the 300-run barrier is ever going to fall, this is the era for it.