Over the years, the Indian Premier League has given us many thrilling matches. Sometimes, though, a team just runs away with it, leaving no room for competition. A player’s amazing performance can be the reason for these one-sided games. This article will look at 5 IPL matches with the biggest wins, by runs.
Biggest Victory Margin in IPL History
| Year | Match | Winning Team Score | Losing Team Score | Margin of Victory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals | 212/3 | 66 all out | 146 runs |
| 2016 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Lions | 248/3 | 104 all out | 144 runs |
| 2008 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore | 222/3 | 82 all out | 140 runs |
| 2015 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kings XI Punjab | 226/3 | 88 all out | 138 runs |
| 2013 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Pune Warriors India | 263/5 | 133/9 | 130 runs |
5. 2013: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Pune Warriors India – 130 runs
This match is remembered for one of the best T20 innings ever. Chris Gayle hit 175 runs off 66 balls, 17 sixes and 13 fours, to help RCB score 263/5 in 20 overs. Pune Warriors couldn’t keep up, scored 133/9 and lost by 130 runs. One of many bad records for the Sahara owned team.
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4. 2015: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kings XI Punjab – 138 runs
This match also had a brilliant innings from Chris Gayle. RCB scored 226/3 batting first, Gayle smashed 117 runs off 12 sixes and 7 fours. AB de Villiers also chipped in with 47 runs off 24 balls. Punjab fell apart, scored 88 runs in 13.4 overs and lost by 138 runs. KXIP, now Punjab Kings, have a tough season ahead in 2024, with a packed schedule.
3. 2008: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore – 140 runs
Brendon McCullum made a statement by hitting 158 runs off 73 balls in the first ever IPL match. KKR scored 222/3 in their first innings, RCB struggled to 82 runs in response. KKR’s 140 run win started the Indian Premier League with a bang, got everyone talking about the league’s future which turned out to be huge for the sport.
2. 2016: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Lions – 144 runs
Fans loved watching Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers hit fours and sixes in this game. Both scored centuries, RCB scored 248/3 in 20 overs. Virat scored 109 runs off 55 balls, de Villiers hit 129 runs off 52 balls with 12 sixes and 10 fours. Gujarat couldn’t compete, got all out for 104 runs and lost by 144 runs.
1. 2017: Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals – 146 runs
In this IPL match, Mumbai Indians scored 212/3 batting first. Lendl Simmons and Kieron Pollard scored over 60 runs each. Delhi was bowled out for 66 runs, lost by 146 runs. Harbhajan Singh and Karn Sharma took 3 wickets each to break Delhi’s batting line up.
