The highest powerplay score in IPL 2026 currently belongs to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), who blazed to 105/0 in just six overs against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 17th match of the season at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur. The performance placed SRH among elite company in IPL history and underlined why their opening pair is considered the most destructive in the format.
The Record-Breaking Powerplay
Asked to bat first by PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer, SRH openers Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head immediately went on the attack. Abhishek Sharma was the primary aggressor he bludgeoned 66 runs off just 22 deliveries, hitting five fours and seven sixes at a strike rate of 300. Travis Head contributed a brisk 31 off 15 balls at the other end, ensuring the assault never let up across the entire six-over period.
According to ESPNCricinfo, this was the fifth occasion in IPL history that any team has crossed 100 runs in the first six overs. SRH alone account for three of those five instances a statistic that tells its own story about how uniquely explosive their opening combination is.
How the Record Unfolded: RR First, Then SRH
The highest powerplay score in IPL 2026 actually changed hands within just 24 hours. A day before the SRH-PBKS clash, Rajasthan Royals had set the season benchmark by smashing 97/1 in the first six overs against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati on April 10.
That innings was powered by 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who scored 78 off 26 balls, alongside wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel, who made 81 not out off 43 deliveries. The RR innings was also the fastest powerplay total in Rajasthan Royals’ own IPL history. SRH’s 105/0 the very next day, however, overtook it to become the season record.
IPL 2026’s Top Powerplay Scores This Season
Where Does It Stand in All-Time IPL History?
SRH’s 105/0 in IPL 2026 is joint-third on the all-time IPL powerplay leaderboard. The top five all-time highest powerplay scores in IPL history are:
| Score | Teams | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 125/0 | SRH vs DC | New Delhi | 2024 |
| 107/0 | SRH vs LSG | Hyderabad | 2024 |
| 105/0 | KKR vs RCB | Bengaluru | 2017 |
| 105/0 | SRH vs PBKS | Mullanpur | 2026 |
| 100/2 | CSK vs PBKS | Wankhede | 2014 |
Notably, SRH’s all-time record — 125/0 against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2024 — also featured the same Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma partnership. That record remains unchallenged across all seasons of the IPL.
A Unique Milestone for SRH
With the 105/0 in IPL 2026, SRH became the only team in IPL history to score 100 or more runs in the powerplay on three separate occasions. Their three century powerplays span 2024 (vs DC), 2024 (vs LSG), and now 2026 (vs PBKS) — all of them built on the foundation of the same Head-Abhishek partnership.
The duo’s consistency in the powerplay goes beyond records. As ESPNCricinfo noted, even in their 105/0 knock against PBKS, they started relatively cautiously with just 20 runs in the opening two overs before switching gears sharply — demonstrating that their dominance is as much about timing and game-reading as it is about brute power.
What This Means for IPL 2026
The frequency of high powerplay scores in IPL 2026 signals a broader trend toward more aggressive, boundary-heavy batting in the tournament’s opening overs. With multiple teams now regularly crossing the 85-run mark in the powerplay, bowlers and captains are under greater pressure than ever to set defensive fields and find effective strategies before the sixth over is done.
As of the latest records available this season, SRH’s 105/0 stands as the definitive highest powerplay score in IPL 2026, though the tournament is still ongoing and new records could be set before the final.
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