Sunrisers Hyderabad is one of the most successful franchises in IPL history. They have a good playoff record, with multiple final appearances and a championship. The reason for having such a good record is their batting and bowling. Their bowling has been outstanding throughout the years, and similar has been their batting. So, let’s look at the top three highest total scores in Sunrisers Hyderabad history.
Top Three Highest Total Scores in Sunrisers Hyderabad History
- 231/2 against Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2019
- 228/4 against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2O23
- 219/2 against Delhi Capitals in 2020
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Top Three Highest Total Scores in Sunrisers Hyderabad History
1. 231/2 against Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2019
This match of SRH vs. RCB will always stay in the heart of Hyderabad. They smashed 231 runs in 20 overs at their home ground (Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium). It was spectacular for the fans as both their opening batsmen smashed centuries.
Jonny Bairstow scored 114 runs off 56 balls at a strike rate of 203.57. Bairstow’s inning comprised 12 fours and seven sixes. Similarly, David Warner scored 100 runs off 55 balls at a strike rate of 181.82. He also smashed five fours and five sixes in his innings.
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2. 228/4 against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2O23
This inning by SRH wasn’t long ago. They smashed 228 runs in 20 overs at the opposition’s home ground (Eden Gardens). KKR won the toss and decided to bowl first on a turning track.
This wasn’t an easy batting surface, but Harry Brook proved everybody wrong. He smashed his first IPL century in 55 balls at a strike rate of 181.82. Not only him, but three other crucial contributions by SRH batters helped them post a total of 228 runs.
Their captain, Markram, scored 50 runs off 26 balls, Abhishek Sharma scored 32 runs off 17 balls, and Henrich Klaasen smashed 16 runs off six balls.
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3. 219/2 against Delhi Capitals in 2020
This match was a must-win for the Sunrisers Hyderabad. If they had lost this game, their journey into the 2020 season would have ended. Under pressure, they were put to the test by the opposition team.
Both the Hyderabad openers began the innings with multiple boundaries in the overs. David Warner scored 66 runs off 34 balls at a strike rate of 194.12. Similarly, the star of their inning, Wriddhiman Saha, smashed 87 runs off 45 balls at a strike rate of 193.33.
After their destructive knock, Manish Pandey joined the party and smashed 44 runs off 31 balls. His innings helped them post a total of 219. Later, the Delhi Capitals kept losing wickets at regular intervals and were all out at 131.
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