Records are meant to be broken in cricket, but some records stand the test of time. There have been many thrilling games in the Indian Premier League (IPL), but some records have remained unbroken. These records demonstrate the players’ skill and tenacity. Fans have witnessed some incredible moments in the IPL, from exhilarating victories to massive hits. Some of the most significant team records in IPL history are included in this article. Scroll down to read Major Team Achievements in IPL History.
Major Team Achievements in IPL History
Highest Partnership (229): RCB
During the 2016 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Gujarat Lions (GL) played a memorable encounter. The amazing feats of AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli, the hitting tandem for the Royal Bengal Tigers, are what made it so legendary. They broke the record for the highest partnership in IPL history by batting together without giving up and scoring an incredible 229 runs. With numerous sixes and fours, de Villiers amassed 129 runs, while Kohli hit 109. As a result of their collaboration, RCB was able to score an incredible 248/3, which remains one of the highest scores in IPL history. These two T20 cricket heroes’ incredible skill and dominance were on display in this encounter.
Most Victories in a Row (KKR)
In the history of the IPL, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) achieved something incredible during the 2014–15 season. They succeeded in winning ten straight games, which is a remarkable run. This incredible accomplishment cemented their position in history and demonstrated their extraordinary performance as a unit.
Most IPL finals: CSK
The former captain of Team India, MS Dhoni, has won over many fans with a long list of accomplishments. First off, the 2008 IPL finals saw the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) advance to the finals, winning twice in 2010 and 2011. Even though they made it to the finals in 2012, 2013, and 2015, they lost to the Mumbai Indians twice and the KKR once. But in the 2018 IPL season, they pulled off an incredible comeback to win the championship. Even though they lost the IPL 2019 final by just one run, CSK joyfully won the trophy in 2021 following a poor 2020 season. In 2023, CSK won the IPL once more, matching Mumbai Indians as the league’s most successful franchise. They are the squad in this league with the most IPL Finals played—ten.
Best Victory Margin: MI
With the largest fan base, the Mumbai Indians are among the most successful teams in the Indian Premier League. Indian Premier League (IPL) titles have been won by them five times: in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020. An impressive achievement of theirs was putting up a formidable 214 runs against the Delhi Daredevils in the 2017 Indian Premier League. The Mumbai Indians bowled brilliantly when Delhi began to bat, capturing all of their wickets with just 66 runs scored in 13.4 overs. The game was won by the Mumbai Indians (MI) by an overwhelming 146 runs, which remains the largest winning margin in IPL history.
Maximum Single Inning Total (RCB)
In the Indian Premier League, Royal Challengers Bangalore has broken numerous records, most notably for the most runs scored in a game. The greatest team total in IPL history was achieved by RCB in a match against Pune Warriors India in 2013, when they scored an incredible 263 runs. The game’s best player, Chris Gayle, scored an amazing 175 runs. The Lucknow Super Giants are currently in second place for the greatest team total after scoring 257 runs against the Punjab Kings. In the IPL, Royal Challengers Bangalore haven’t taken home a title despite their outstanding performances. Nonetheless, their devoted supporters continue to regard them as one of the league’s most successful clubs.
Most Centuries by a Team (RCB)
With 17 centuries in all, Royal Challengers Bangalore batters have struck the most in the history of the league. Chris Gayle has scored five hundreds, compared to seven by Virat Kohli. In his IPL career, AB de Villiers has managed two tons. Rajat Patidar, Devdutt Padikkal, and Manish Pandey also have century totals with RCB. 2011 saw Gayle strike an outstanding 102* off 55 balls against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in his franchise debut. He made four more hundreds for the squad, extending his incredible performance and winning the hearts of the crowd at Bangalore’s Chinnaswamy Stadium. Virat Kohli scored his fifth and final century against KKR in 2019 after scoring four centuries in the incredible 2016 season.
In the 2015 season, AB de Villiers struck a century against the Mumbai Indians (MI), and he scored another against the Gujarat Lions in the 2016 season. In 2009, Manish Pandey became the first player in RCB history to achieve a century, with an innings of 114* from 73 balls against the Deccan Chargers. Rajat Patidar’s century against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in 2022 is the most recent addition to the list, while Devdutt Padikkal’s century came against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in 2021.
Most wins at Home Ground: CSK
With 44 victories out of 62 games, the Chennai Super Kings have the record for most victories at home. The former captain of the Indian cricket team, MS Dhoni, has won over many fans with his many achievements. After making it to the 2008 IPL finals, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won the title in the 2010 and 2011 seasons.
Even though they made it to the finals in 2012, 2013, and 2015, they lost once to the Mumbai Indians and twice to the Kolkata Knight Riders. But in the 2018 Indian Premier League season, they made a stunning return and won the championship. Despite losing by just one run in the IPL 2019 final, CSK recovered in 2021 to win the trophy following a dismal 2020 campaign.
The Chennai Super Kings tied the Mumbai Indians for the most victories in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2023 by winning the tournament once more.
Also read, Complete list of winners from IPL 2008 to IPL 2023
