IPL is one of the most beloved cricket leagues in the world, with a huge fan base. We have witnessed numerous epic thriller matches in the IPL. Chasing a mountainous total is not easy, but teams make this challenging task appear effortless. It is always exciting to watch high scoring thriller matches. Here we are presenting " Top 10 High-Scoring Thrillers In IPL".
1. Lucknow Supergiants Vs. Chennai Super Kings
Chennai Super Kings set the total of 210 runs on the scoreboard within the allotted 20 overs. Robin Uthappa scored a rapid half-century for Chennai, while Shivan Dubey contributed with 49 runs and smashed four fours and two sixes in the innings. On the other hand, Lucknow had a good start with openers KL Rahul(40) and Quinton de Kock(61). Evin Lewis scored a rapid knock of 55 runs in just 23 balls. Lucknow chased down the target in just 19.3 overs with three balls remaining.
2. Punjab Kings Vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad
Shikhar Dhawan's team set the score of 205 runs for the loss of 5 wickets. Naman Ojha was the top-scorer for Hyderabad with 79 runs. Punjab's batters played exceptionally well and secured victory on their side. They dominated Hyderabad's bowlers throughout the game. Wriddhiman Saha received the Man of the Match award for his impressive batting performance.
3. Lucknow Supergiants Vs. Royal Challengers Bangalore
Royal Challengers Bangalore had a good start, with openers Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis scoring 61 and 79 runs, respectively. RCB managed to post the score of 212 runs on the scoreboard within the allotted 20 overs. KL Rahul's Lucknow needed 213 runs to win. On the other hand, Lucknow had a challenging start, as their top three batters dismissed with only 23 runs on the board. Nicholas Pooran was the game-changer for Lucknow, scoring 62 runs in just 19 balls, which shifted the momentum in their favor and revived Lucknow's chances in the game. The match was full of unexpected twists and turns. In the end, Lucknow secured the victory on the last ball, and Avesh Khan expressed his aggression by throwing his helmet on the ground in celebration. Later, an argument happened between Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir
4. Mumbai Indians Vs. Rajasthan Royals
Matches between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians are always full of excitement and thrills. Rajasthan set the total of 212 runs on the scoreboard within the allotted 20 overs. Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a ton against Mumbai Indians. Mumbai Indians had a challenging start, but Suryakumar Yadav and Cameron Green scored 55 and 44 runs, respectively, shifting the momentum towards Mumbai Indians. Tim David contributed with 45 runs in just 14 balls, scripting the victory story for Mumbai Indians, showcasing why they are a champion team.
5. Delhi Capitals Vs. Gujarat Lions
Gujarat Lions posted 208 runs on the scoreboard within the allotted 20 overs. Captain Suresh Raina scored a knock of 77 runs, while Rishabh Pant scored an outstanding knock of 97 runs in just 43 balls. He smashed six fours and nine sixes with a strike rate of 225.58. Delhi won the match in 17.3 overs with 15 balls remaining. Rishabh Pant received the Man of the Match award for his phenomenal batting performance.
6. Mumbai Indians Vs. Punjab Kings
Punjab Kings set the target of 215 runs on the scoreboard in the allotted 20 overs. Five-time champion, Mumbai Indians, chased the target in the 18.5 overs with seven balls remaining. Ishan Kishan smashed a knock of 75 runs, while Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Verma scored a crucial 66 and 26 runs respectively. Mumbai outplayed Punjab in every department, both with the ball and the bat. Mumbai Indians registered a remarkable victory over Punjab.
7. Sunrisers Hyderabad Vs. Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan Royals scored 200+ scores numerous times in the IPL. Rajasthan set a mountainous total of 214 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Jos Butter, the star batter, scored a magnificent knock of 95 runs. He missed his century by five runs which was genuinely heartbreaking. SRH batters combined efforts helped the team to secure an epic victory over Rajasthan in the high-scoring thriller match.
8. Rajasthan Royals Vs. Deccan Chargers
Deccan Chargers set a massive total of 214 runs, losing five wickets within the allotted 20 overs. Andrew Symonds smashed an outstanding knock of 117 runs from just 53 balls, hitting Rajasthan's bowlers to all corners of the ground. Graeme Smith and Yusuf Pathan scored crucial 71 and 61 runs respectively. Their fifties proved to be more impactful than Symonds' century. Rajasthan successfully chased the total and secured the victory
9. Mumbai Indians Vs. Chennai Super Kings
Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings are the two most successful teams of the IPL. CSK set a total of 218 runs on the scoreboard within the allotted 20 overs. Ambati Rayadu was the highest scorer for Chennai. Mumbai needed 219 runs to seal the victory. Mumbai had given a great start by opening batters Quinton de Kock and Captain Rohit Sharma. Kieron Pollard, 87 runs innings was the game-changer for Mumbai Indians. The Caribbean batter smashed six fours and eight sixes in the innings. Mumbai Indians registered a remarkable victory over arch-rivals Chennai in the high-scoring thriller game.
10. Rajasthan Royals Vs. Punjab Kings
Rajasthan Royals became the first team to chase the massive target of 224 runs in the IPL against Punjab Kings. Mayank Aggarwal scored an outstanding knock of 106 runs for Punjab Kings. It felt like Punjab would surely win this match. Sanju Samson scored an impressive knock of 85 runs, Steve Smith and Rahul Tewatia scored fast fifties, making the chase easy for Rajasthan. Rajasthan secured an epic victory over Punjab with three balls remaining.
