Defending champions Mumbai Indians faced a humbling defeat as Sunrisers Hyderabad created history in the IPL, posting a mammoth 277/3 – the highest total ever in the league’s history since its inception in 2008.

In a stunning turn of events, Sunrisers Hyderabad handed Mumbai Indians a crushing defeat by scoring a monumental 277/3 in their allotted 20 overs, establishing a new milestone in IPL history. The previous record of 263/5 set by Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2013 was emphatically surpassed by SRH at their home ground.

The onslaught from the Sunrisers’ batters left Mumbai Indians reeling, as they struggled to contain the ferocious assault. Abhishek Sharma’s blistering 63 off 23 deliveries and Travis Head’s explosive 62 off 24 balls set the stage for SRH’s remarkable innings. Additionally, Heinrich Klassen’s unbeaten 80 and Aiden Markram’s quickfire 42 ensured the hosts comfortably surpassed the 250-run mark.

Highest team totals in the IPL

• 277/3 – SRH vs MI, Hyderabad, 2024
• 263/5 – RCB vs PWI, Bengaluru, 2013
• 257/5 – LSG vs PBKS, Mohali, 2023
• 248/3 – RCB vs GL, Bengaluru, 201
• 246/5 – CSK vs RR, Chennai, 2010

Despite Jasprit Bumrah’s economical spell (0/36), the rest of the Mumbai Indians’ bowling attack faltered, conceding runs at over 10 runs per over.

In response, Mumbai Indians’ batsmen put up a valiant effort but fell short of the daunting target, managing to score 246/5 in their 20 overs.

This historic match witnessed an extraordinary display of batting prowess from Sunrisers Hyderabad, who now hold the distinction of recording the highest team total in IPL history.

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s monumental achievement in setting the highest IPL total not only reflects their dominance in the match but also underscores the relentless pursuit of excellence witnessed in the world’s most prestigious T20 league. As the tournament progresses, cricket enthusiasts eagerly anticipate more thrilling encounters and record-breaking performances on the field.