The team known as Punjab Kings (formerly known as Kings XI Punjab) has earned the reputation of being responsible for some of the most explosive batting exhibitions in Indian Premier League matches. This aggressive batting towards each other made high score matches an historical IPL mark. Thus, the following breakdown of the ten most impactful IPL match totals for PBKS will specifically focus on the five outstanding innings of their roster.
| Match | Opponent | PBKS Innings Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Gujarat Titans | 243/5 (20 Ov) |
Top 10 Highest Scores by PBKS in IPL History
| S.No | Score | Opponent | Venue | Year | Run Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 262/2 (18.4) | KKR | Eden Gardens | 2024 | 14.03 |
| 2 | 243/5 (20.0) | GT | Ahmedabad | 2025 | 12.15 |
| 3 | 232/2 (20.0) | RCB | Dharamsala | 2011 | 11.60 |
| 4 | 231/4 (20.0) | CSK | Cuttack | 2014 | 11.55 |
| 5 | 230/3 (20.0) | MI | Wankhede | 2017 | 11.50 |
| 6 | 226/6 (20.0) | CSK | Wankhede | 2014 | 11.30 |
| 7 | 223/2 (20.0) | RR | Sharjah | 2020 | 11.15 |
| 8 | 221/6 (20.0) | RR | Wankhede | 2021 | 11.05 |
| 9 | 221/3 (20.0) | RR | Mohali | 2008 | 11.05 |
| 10 | 215/5 (20.0) | Northern Dis | Mohali | 2014 | 10.75 |
Detailed Highlights of Top 5 Scores
1. 262/2 vs. Kolkata Knight Riders (2024)
When Kolkata Knight Riders posted 261/6 at Eden Gardens against Punjab Kings on April 26, 2024, it was Phil Salt who hit 75 off 37, getting a very good support of 71 off 32 from Sunil Narine. In return, Punjab Kings (PBKS) chased down a record-breaking total of 262/2 off 18.4 overs. Prabhsimran Singh cracked 54 off 20, Shashank Singh scored 68* off 28, while Jonny Bairstow put up an unbeaten 108 off 48. The chase was completed by PBKS with 8 balls to spare when they won the match by 8 wickets.
2. 243/5 vs. Gujarat Titans (2025)
In an IPL Match at Narendra Modi Stadium on March 25, 2025, Punjab Kings (PBKS) managed to score 243 runs in 5 wickets against Gujarat Titans (GT). Captain Shreyas Iyer scored 97 off 42 balls to lead, while he was led by Priyansh Arya’s valuable 47 off 23 balls and Shashank Singh’s 33 off 7. Buttler scored 54 off 33, while Sudharsan made 74 off 41 balls and helped GT post 232 for 5 in reply. PBKS secured an 11-run victory.
3. 231/4 vs. Chennai Super Kings (2014)
It was a match full of high-octane clashes between the PBKS and CSK teams at Cuttack. Glenn Maxwell was sprayed in scintillating form, making 90 off 38, in which a maximum of those runs came off 6 fours and 8 sixes. In 21 overs with 3 wickets down, there were 81 runs for the loss of 3 wickets for David Miller (47 from 32) and George Bailey (40 from 13). In the end, CSK had a winning batting but 44 runs less.
4. 230/3 vs. Mumbai Indians (2017)
After that, the batting depth embossed on the PBKS’s side was visible at the Wankhede Stadium. Wriddhiman Saha got 93 out of 55 unbeaten. Glenn Maxwell also scored a quickfire 47 off 21 balls and shared the spoils with him. However, through a collective effort, they reached the amount of 230/3. But MI had a good fight, not enough as they lost against PBKS by a narrow margin of 7 runs.
5. 226/6 vs. Chennai Super Kings (2014)
In Mumbai innings in 2014, Virender Sehwag rolled back the years by tearing in 122 off 58 balls, 12 fours and eight sixes. He laid the foundation of PBKS’s total with his aggressive batting. However, fighting hard, CSK couldn’t get over the line as the latter ended on 202/7, which was just enough for PBKS, who cruised to a 24-run victory.
6. 223/2 vs. Rajasthan Royals (2020)
In a debut IPL match for wicketkeeper Kolhi, his team piled up a massive 223 for 2 at Sharjah courtesy of a maiden century for KL Rahul (69 runs off 54 balls) and Mayank Agarwal (106 off 50 balls). The chase that RR is remembered for, however, is when they chased the target, and that is one of the best successful run chases in IPL history.
Notable Mentions
- 221/6 vs. Rajasthan Royals (2021): PBKS reached a formidable score in Mumbai with 91 runs from KL Rahul and 64 from Deepak Hooda.
- 214/8 vs. Kolkata Knight Riders (2018): Even the total proved to be a high one, but PBKS couldn’t make the most of the target of 245 as they lost by 31 runs.
- 211/4 vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad (2014): PBKS chased SRH’s 205 quite well; Wriddhiman Saha and Naman Ojha held their hands well in the proceedings.
- 209/9 vs. Royal Challengers Bangalore (2022): A 54-run victory was registered for PBKS as Jonny Bairstow scored 66 and Liam Livingstone 70.
- 243/5 vs. Gujarat Titans (2025): PBKS need 11 runs, which Shreyas Iyer’s 97 gives them, eventually securing an 11-run victory over KKR battling for the Super Over.
Conclusion
The batting skill of the Punjab Kings team has never been forgotten in the IPL tournaments, and they were known to play high-scoring games throughout the tournament. They showed team aggression and personal talent with their dynamic performances. They become a strong competitor who makes their opponents scared to face them after matches.
