Highest powerplay score in IPL - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. The highest powerplay score in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is 105/0, achieved by the Rajasthan Royals against the Kings XI Punjab on April 6, 2015.
- 2. The match took place at the Sardar Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad, India during the IPL season 8.
- 3. Rajasthan Royals' opening batsmen, Shane Watson and Ajinkya Rahane, put up a brilliant display of aggressive batting during the powerplay overs.
- 4. Shane Watson was the leading run-scorer in the innings, scoring 104 runs off just 59 balls with the help of 9 fours and 5 sixes.
- 5. Ajinkya Rahane also made a significant contribution with a quickfire 62 runs off 56 balls, including 7 fours and 2 sixes.
- 6. The Rajasthan Royals' opening partnership of 105 runs in the powerplay set the foundation for a mammoth total of 191/6 in their 20 overs.
- 7. The Kings XI Punjab bowlers struggled to contain the aggressive batting from Watson and Rahane, with none of them able to pick up a wicket in the powerplay.
- 8. The Rajasthan Royals eventually won the match by 26 runs, thanks to their strong batting performance in the powerplay and a disciplined bowling effort in the second innings.
- 9. The record for the highest powerplay score in IPL history still stands to this day, showcasing the dominance of Watson and Rahane in that particular match.
- 10. The Rajasthan Royals' powerplay score of 105/0 remains a testament to the explosive batting capabilities of top-order batsmen in the IPL and serves as a memorable moment in the tournament's history.