The Mumbai Indians are one of the most successful franchises in IPL history. They have a good playoff record with multiple championships. The reason for having such a good record is their batting and bowling. Their bowling has been outstanding throughout the years, and similar have been their batting performances. So, let’s look at the top three highest total scores in Mumbai Indians history.
Top Three Highest Total Scores in Mumbai Indians History
- 235/9 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2021
- 223/6 against Kings XI Punjab in 2017
- 219/6 against Chennai Super Kings in 2021
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Top Three Highest Total Scores in Mumbai Indians History
1. 235/9 against the Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2021
This was the last league stage of the 2021 season, a must-win game with a big margin for MI. They won the toss and elected to bat first, as they wanted to put big runs on the scoreboard. Two of Mumbai’s brightest talents, Ishan Kishan and Surya Kumar Yadav, contributed the most with the bat.
Kishan smashed 84 runs off just 32 balls at a strike rate of 262.50. On the other hand, SKY scored 82 runs off 40 balls and had a strike rate of 205. With some crucial contributions by other teammates, Mumbai scored 235 runs, which is their highest total score in history.
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2. 223/6 against the Kings XI Punjab in 2017
This inning of 223/6 came against the Kings XI Punjab (Punjab Kings) in 2017. Mumbai won the toss and decided to ball first. The Punjab team came with all guns blazing and scored 230 runs. Thanks to their opening batsman, Wriddhiman Saha, who scored 93 runs off 55 balls.
In return, Mumbai’s opening batsman gave a good start until the first wicket fell in the 9th over at a score of 99. Following that wicket, it was a total collapse by the middle order, and it was 121/4 in the 13th over.
Later, with some hard-hitting by Kieron Pollard and Hardik Pandya, they collectively put up 223/6. They lost the game by seven runs but posted their highest total at that time.
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3. 219/6 against Chennai Super Kings in 2021
This inning by the Mumbai Indians will haunt the Chennai Super Kings for ages. The Mumbai Indians had won the toss and decided to bowl first.
The Chennai Super Kings made Mumbai think about their decision as they smashed 218/4. Thanks to some destructive hitting by their former player, Ambati Rayudu, of 72 runs off 27 balls.
In return, the Mumbai Indians openers Rohit and de Cock started well with 60+ runs in the powerplay. But a few overs later, they lost both opener’s wickets and struggled to lower the required rate.
Mumbai needed to score 140 runs in the last ten overs to win the game and then came to the ‘Llord’ Kieron Pollard. The destructive players smashed CSK bowlers all over the Arun Jaitley stadium and scored 87 runs off just 34 balls.
This stands as their third-highest score in history. Not only that, this also stands as their first and highest successful chase of 200+ targets.
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