IPL 2025 Records: Highest & Lowest Scores, Cap Holders, and Top Auction Buys
IPL 2025 Records: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season has been a thrilling spectacle, showcasing remarkable performances and setting new records. From staggering team totals to standout individual achievements, here’s a comprehensive look at the season’s highlights.
🔥Highest Team Score in IPL History
Sunrisers Hyderabad holds the record for the highest team total in IPL history, scoring an impressive 277/3 against Mumbai Indians on March 27, 2024. This feat surpassed the previous record of 263/5 set by Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2013. Heinrich Klaasen led the charge with an unbeaten 80 off 34 balls, supported by rapid half-centuries from Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma.
🧊Lowest Team Score in IPL History
The lowest team total in IPL history is 49 runs, achieved by Royal Challengers Bangalore against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2017. This record remains unbroken, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the T20 format.
🟠Orange Cap Holder – IPL 2025
The Orange Cap is awarded to the highest run-scorer in the tournament. As of April 27, 2025, the leading run-scorers are:​
- ​Suryakumar Yadav (Mumbai Indians): 427 runs
- ​Sai Sudharsan (Gujarat Titans): 417 runs
- ​Nicholas Pooran (Lucknow Super Giants): 404 runs
- ​Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bengaluru): 392 runs
- ​Mitchell Marsh (Lucknow Super Giants): 365 runs
🟣Purple Cap Holder – IPL 2025
The Purple Cap is awarded to the highest wicket-taker in the tournament. As of April 27, 2025, the leading wicket-takers are:​
- ​Prasidh Krishna (Gujarat Titans): 16 wickets
- ​Josh Hazlewood (Royal Challengers Bengaluru): 16 wickets
- ​Noor Ahmad (Chennai Super Kings): 14 wickets
- ​Harshal Patel (Sunrisers Hyderabad): 13 wickets
đź’°Most Expensive Players in IPL History
The IPL auctions have seen record-breaking bids for top talent. Here are the most expensive players in IPL history:
​Rishabh Pant (Lucknow Super Giants): ₹27 crore (2025)
​Shreyas Iyer (Punjab Kings): ₹26.75 crore (2025)
​Mitchell Starc (Kolkata Knight Riders): ₹24.75 crore (2024)
​Pat Cummins (Sunrisers Hyderabad): ₹20.5 crore (2024)
​Sam Curran (Punjab Kings): ₹18.5 crore (2023)
âť“ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What is the highest score in IPL history?
A1: Sunrisers Hyderabad scored 277/3 against Mumbai Indians on March 27, 2024, setting the record for the highest team total in IPL history.
Q2: Who holds the highest individual score in IPL?
A2: Chris Gayle holds the record for the highest individual score in IPL, with an unbeaten 175 runs for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Pune Warriors India in 2013.
Q3: What is the lowest team score in IPL history?
A3: Royal Challengers Bangalore scored the lowest team total of 49 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2017.
Q4: Who is the current Purple Cap holder in IPL 2025?
A4: As of April 27, 2025, Prasidh Krishna (Gujarat Titans) and Josh Hazlewood (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) lead with 16 wickets each.
Q5: Who is the current Orange Cap holder in IPL 2025?
A5: As of April 27, 2025, Suryakumar Yadav (Mumbai Indians) leads with 427 runs.
Q6: Who is the most expensive player in IPL history?
A6: Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in IPL history when Lucknow Super Giants acquired him for â‚ą27 crore in the 2025 auction.
