Most runs, most sixes: Biggest and highest T20 records tumble as SRH, MI produce never-before-seen carnage in IPL

In a jaw dropping display of power-hitting, Sunrisers Hyderabad embarked on a rampage, setting the highest-ever total in IPL history with an impressive 277/3 against Mumbai Indians. The relentless onslaught was an exhibition of power-hitting that left bowlers from both sides confused.

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Heinrich Klaasen plays a shot during the match against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024 (IPL-X)
SRH’s opening batter, Travis Head, kickstarted the onslaught with a blistering 62 runs off just 24 deliveries, setting the tone for their innings. His explosive innings was complemented by a sensational display from number three batter Abhishek Sharma, who smashed 63 runs off a mere 23 balls, swiftly overtaking Head to claim the franchise record for the fastest fifty.

Heinrich Klaasen continued the fireworks with a sensational display, scoring 80 runs off 34 balls to remain unbeaten. His late onslaught not only propelled SRH to a monumental total but also shattered an 11-year-old IPL record previously held by Royal Challengers Bangalore, who had scored 263/5 in 2013.

Despite Mumbai Indians being left shell-shocked by SRH’s relentless six-hitting spree, their batters showcased bravery in the mammoth chase. What initially seemed like a one-sided affair at the innings break gradually transformed into a competitive showdown; Ishan Kishan (34 off 13 balls), Rohit Sharma (26 off 12 balls), Naman Dhir (30 off 14 balls) were all impressive in their fiery starts, while Tilak Varma also produced a brilliant performance with a 34-ball 64.

Following the removal of Tilak, the momentum changed in favor of SRH. captain Hardik Pandya (24 off 20 balls) was put in a spot by brilliant spells from Jaydev Unadkat, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Pat Cummins, and despite Tim David’s unbeaten 42 (off 22 deliveries), MI fell short by 31 runs.

The match did see multiple records being shattered by the end of it all, etching its name in IPL history.

The IPL has the highest team totals:
SRH broke the Indian Premier League record for most runs in an innings by a team, first of all. Royal Challengers Bengaluru earlier held the record with 263/5 against the Pune Warriors India.

277/3 – SRH vs MI, Hyderabad, 2024
263/5 – RCB vs PWI, Bengaluru, 2013
257/5 – LSG vs PBKS, Mohali, 2023
248/3 – RCB vs GL, Bengaluru, 2016
246/5 – CSK vs RR, Chennai, 2010 Highest overall total in T20s
The 523 runs scored in the MI vs SRH IPL 2024 is the most overall runs in a T20 match. The previous record was 517 runs in an T20I played between South Africa and the West Indies.

Most sixes in a Men’s T20 match
The game also saw the most number of sixes being hit in a T20 match. The IPL record stood at thirty three in 2018 when Royal Challengers Bangalore hosted Chennai Super Kings.

38 – SRH vs MI, Hyderabad, IPL 2024
37 – Balkh Legends v Kabul Zwanan, Sharjah, APL 2018
CPL 2019 – Basseterre vs JT – SNKP 37 vs JT JT.
36 – Titans vs Knights, Potchefstroom, CSA T20 Challenge 2022
35 – JT vs TKR, Kingston, CPL 2019 Most sixes in team innings in the IPL:
Mumbai Indians also hit the fourth-highest number of sixes in a single innings in IPL history. Despite scoring 31 fewer runs than SRH they managed to hit two extra sixes than the team. MI remained only a six short of equalling RCB’s record.

Bengaluru, 2013 – RCB 21 vs PWI.
Bengaluru, 2016 – RCB vs GL, 20.
20 – DC vs GL, Delhi, 2017
20 – MI vs SRH, Hyderabad, 2024
Highest overall total in IPL match – RCB 18 – PBKS, Bengaluru, 2015.
Both teams combined to score over 500 runs, which is a first in IPL’s rich history. The record earlier stood at 469 during the third season of the tournament.

523 – SRH vs MI, Hyderabad, 2024
469 – CSK vs RR, Chennai, 2010
Indore, 2018 – PBKS vs KKR 459 -.
Mohali – PBKS against LSG, 2023 – 458.
453 – MI vs PBKS, Mumbai WS, 2017 Nuggets – More Records
Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head became the first batting pair in IPL to complete fifties in less than 20 balls.
MI’s 246/5 in the highest total in a losing cause in the IPL. The previous best was RR’s 223/5 against CSK in 2010 in Chennai.